Public Affairs & Internal Communications Lead

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Pennington (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Public Affairs Manager for our Pennington, Alabama mill to guide professional communications and public affairs on critical issues. The role supports mill leadership and focuses 70% on internal communications and employee engagement, 20% on public affairs, and 10% on media relations.

The position coordinates with the corporate team and provides support for GP facilities regionally, reporting into the mill leadership team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of public relations or related experience.
• Experience with communications strategy and programs, including adapting and implementing best practices of other communications programs.
• Excellent writing, editing and general communication skills.
• Experience with news media and community relations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage a strategic employee communications program at the mill, as well as internal communications support of critical mill and company initiatives, including use of best practices from the public affairs and communications team across other GP mills and corporate headquarters in Atlanta.
• Establish strong relationships with community members including local government officials, regulatory agencies, businesses and community groups. Coordinate external issues engagement and activities with GP legal, governmental affairs and corporate communications teams.
• As part of the mill leadership team, advise on issues, attitudes and opinions both inside and outside the company that could affect mill operations. This includes establishing a climate of cooperation with employees and implementing or helping support necessary programs to maintain GP’s position as a leader in a highly competitive industry.
• Establish and maintain the means to detect signals of company vulnerability in external and internal environments.
• Maintain a crisis communications plan for the mill and serve as a member of its crisis management team.
• Develop strong relationships with reporters and editors who cover the community/region and participate in the process of gathering and disseminating news. This includes serving as company spokesperson where appropriate and facilitating/managing interviews of others.
• Develop and implement mill investment and volunteer opportunities that are aligned with GP’s focus areas (education, environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment) to support the community and create long-term value for our business, community, and customers.

Skills

Public relations

Communications strategy

Writing/editing

Media relations

Education

Undergraduate degree (journalism, comms, or public relations preferred)

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Public Affairs Manager for our Pennington, Alabama mill to guide professional communications and public affairs on critical issues. The role supports mill leadership and focuses 70% on internal communications and employee engagement, 20% on public affairs, and 10% on media relations.

The position coordinates with the corporate team and provides support for GP facilities regionally, reporting into the mill leadership team.