Senior Communications Specialist

Entergy Corporation; Mississippi; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy in Port Gibson, Mississippi seeks a hands-on Senior Communications Specialist to support plant operations. This onsite role focuses on internal and external communications for the facility, not corporate.

You’ll write clear messaging, edit site publications, manage employee communications, and coordinate with plant leadership on outages, engagement, and media relations. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in communications or related field, at least 5 years’ experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of communications experience.
• Mandatory experience in a nuclear, industrial, manufacturing, or plant facility environment.
• Strong writing skills; ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• Proficient in AP style; familiarity with desktop publishing and graphic design tools.
• Ability to balance conceptual communications strategy with hands-on, on-site execution.

Responsibilities

• Implements a plant-focused internal communications strategy for engagement and information sharing.
• Acts as day-to-day communications editor for internal site publications and employee news.
• Develops employee communications, leadership messaging, and newsletters; partners with staff.
• Supports graphic standards and brand guidelines for major plant initiatives.
• Supports media interactions and external stakeholder communication; manages event logistics.
• Leads outage communications and post-outage updates, including internal/external messaging.
• Coordinates site communications team with plant leadership and fleet communications.

Skills

Strong writing

AP style

Graphic design tools

Desktop publishing

On-site execution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field

Tools

Graphic design tools

Desktop publishing software

Job description

Location: Port Gibson, Mississippi, United States

Company: Entergy

Job Title: Senior Communications Specialist

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

This is an onsite position located in Port Gibson, MS. Relocation assistance is provided. The official title will be Sr Communications Specialist

Job Summary: We are seeking a hands‑on, plant‑focused Senior Communications Specialist to support internal and external communications at our facility. This is not a corporate communications role. The ideal candidate comes from a nuclear, industrial, manufacturing, or plant operations environment and is comfortable working both in an office and directly within the facility.

This role requires someone who can roll up their sleeves, work closely with plant personnel, and produce clear, accurate communications related to plant operations, outages, employee engagement, emergency response, and external stakeholders. Strong writing ability and the capacity to create structured, high‑quality documents is essential.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Implements a plant‑focused internal communications strategy that improves engagement and informs cross‑functional teams, employees, and stakeholders.
• Acts as day‑to‑day communications coordinator for the plant; serves as editor for internal site publications and employee news.
• Develops and executes employee communications such as leadership messaging, employee meetings, and newsletters; partners with Communications staff to craft messaging and materials.
• Supports and enforces graphic standards and brand guidelines relating to major plant initiatives and projects.
• Assists colleagues on communications campaigns including public relations and marketing.
• Supports media interactions and external stakeholder communication; manages logistics for special plant events.
• Contributes to editorial standards; may revise work of other staff and support project management tasks (budgeting, purchasing, RFPs).
• Provides communications support for the employee speaker’s bureau and for executives in internal and external settings.
• Leads outage communications and post‑outage updates, including internal messaging and external press releases/social media.
• Facilitates a site communications team composed of volunteer employees across various disciplines; coordinates with site leadership and fleet communications.
• Assists with media coordination for local and national outlets; develops outreach opportunities and maintains key media relationships.
• Serves in the plant’s emergency response organization, ensuring effective communications during drills, exercises, and actual events.
• Available for after‑hours support for media calls, weekend events, crisis response, and other urgent needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of communications experience.
• Mandatory experience in a nuclear, industrial, manufacturing, or plant facility environment.
• Strong writing skills; ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• Proficient in AP style; familiarity with desktop publishing and graphic design tools.
• Ability to balance conceptual communications strategy with hands‑on, on‑site execution.
• Communications Excellence – Writes in a clear, concise, engaging manner.
• Functional Knowledge – Expanded conceptual knowledge in communications discipline.
• Business Expertise – Understands business drivers and applies them to daily work.
• Leadership – Coaches team members and leads the volunteer communications team.
• Problem Solving – Uses judgment and experience to resolve complex issues.
• Interpersonal Skills – Explains complex information clearly to diverse audiences.

Primary Location: Mississippi – Port Gibson

Job Function: Corporate

FLSA Status: Professional

Relocation Option: Auxiliary Operators Nuclear

Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings: 1

Req ID: 124018

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

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