Senior Communications Strategist — Exec & Crisis Lead

WGL Holdings, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

WGL Holdings, Inc. seeks a Senior Communications Advisor to lead strategic communications for Utilities leadership, shaping messaging for employees, customers, communities, regulators, and media.

You will craft integrated plans, manage media relations, and drive executive visibility and thought leadership initiatives. The role emphasizes crisis communications planning, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration with Public Affairs and Operations to ensure consistent messaging across the

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of progressively responsible communications experience.
• Strategic communications planning and counsel to senior leaders.
• Executive communications, speechwriting, media relations, issues management, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary communications advisor to Utilities leadership, providing strategic counsel on business priorities, reputation, stakeholder engagement, and communications strategy.
• Develop and execute integrated communications plans aligned with business objectives to strengthen trust with key audiences.
• Lead executive communications, including speeches, presentations, talking points, key messages, and thought leadership initiatives.

Skills

Strategic counsel

Executive communications

Media relations

Crisis communications

Stakeholder engagement

Speechwriting

Issues management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

WGL Holdings, Inc. seeks a Senior Communications Advisor to lead strategic communications for Utilities leadership, shaping messaging for employees, customers, communities, regulators, and media.

You will craft integrated plans, manage media relations, and drive executive visibility and thought leadership initiatives. The role emphasizes crisis communications planning, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration with Public Affairs and Operations to ensure consistent messaging across the