Communications Specialist Staff

Williams Companies; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock purchase plan

Domestic partner benefits

AI tools for communications

Job summary

Williams Companies in Houston seeks a senior Communications Specialist Staff to partner with leadership, manage corporate communications, and guide strategy for assigned areas. You will handle sensitive issues, craft clear narratives, and coordinate across media, digital and internal channels to support growth and brand positioning.

This role requires a bachelor’s in communications or related field and at least ten years of experience in public relations, media relations, or crisis management.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in strategic communications, public relations, journalism, media relations or related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ related experience in communications roles.
• Experience with digital and social media channels and traditional media.

Responsibilities

• Leads integrated communications and earned media strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Develops and executes campaigns across media, digital and social channels; measures impact.
• Creates compelling narratives translating complex business concepts for diverse audiences.
• Manages content distribution across multiple communications channels and strategies.
• Supports executive communications, stakeholder engagement, and key messaging with senior leaders.
• Maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance business initiatives.

Skills

Media relations

Crisis management

Executive communications

Content creation

Stakeholder engagement

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in strategic communications, public relations, journalism, media relations or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Williams, we’re powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day.

As Communications Specialist Staff, you will serve as the liaison for implementation of the corporate communications strategy related to your assigned area of focus. You will proactively handle and neutralize sensitive issues and thoroughly understand the business and other issues that impact your area. The ability to collaborate with others, build relationships and work independently on multiple sophisticated assignments are keys to success!

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Leads integrated communications and earned media strategies that support business objectives, growth initiatives and brand positioning
• Develops and executes communications campaigns across media, digital and social channels, measuring effectiveness and business impact
• Creates compelling narratives and content that translate complex business, technical and commercial concepts for diverse audiences
• Identifies proactive storytelling opportunities and manages content distribution across multiple communications channels
• Partners with senior leaders to develop executive communications, stakeholder engagement strategies, presentations and key messaging
• Builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance understanding of business initiatives and brand differentiators
• Manages media relations activities, including press releases, media inquiries, spokesperson support and thought leadership initiatives
• Provides strategic communications counsel and communications planning support to internal partners and business leaders
• Supports issues management, critical incident communications, sensitive business matters and high-profile announcements
• Produces communications for a variety of audiences and channels, while tracking media coverage and evaluating communications outcomes
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in strategic communications, public relations, journalism, media relations or related field and a minimum of ten (10) years’ related experience

Other Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in public relations, media relations and/or crisis management
• Experience with handling digital and social media channels, including bloggers and traditional print and broadcast media
• Ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety is the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with emphasis in Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Knowledge of media, reporting methods and public relations strategies and tactics
• Experience crafting multi-dimensional communications plans across all media channels
• Ability to maintain sensitive and/or to confidential information

Why Houston?

Big career opportunities in one of the world’s energy capitals, endless food spots and a diverse vibe—all without paying NYC or LA prices. Work hard, live better. Check out Houston.org to learn more.

We invest in our people in ways that actually show up in your day-to-day, not just on paper. Our Total Rewards are built to support how you work, live, and plan for what’s next.

Here’s a look at what that means:

• Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
• 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
• Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
• Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
• Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
• Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
• HSA and FSA options
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Domestic partner benefits
• Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.

For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies.

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.

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