Strategic Communications Lead: Stakeholder & Crisis Expert

Peoples Gas System; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoples Gas System is seeking a Senior Communications Strategist to lead integrated communications from strategy through execution across multiple channels. You will advise leaders, manage high-visibility initiatives, and serve as an alternate spokesperson during select events.

The role requires exceptional writing, strong judgment, and the ability to deliver audience-focused communications under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing or a related field.
• Seven years of progressively responsible experience in strategic communications, public relations, corporate communications, journalism and/or marketing.
• Experience providing strategic communications counsel to leaders on complex business initiatives and emerging issues.
• Experience leading proactive and reactive media relations, crisis communications and reputation management.

Responsibilities

• Own complex, high-visibility initiatives from strategy through execution and measurement.
• Develop integrated communication strategies and actionable plans aligned with business objectives.
• Define audiences, objectives, messages, channels, responsibilities and measures of success.
• Coordinate content publishing across digital and traditional platforms and manage content calendars.

Skills

Strategic communications

Writing

Media relations

Public relations

Stakeholder engagement

Advisory skills

Education

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

Tools

Content management systems (CMS)

Email platforms

Digital publishing

Job description

Peoples Gas System is seeking a Senior Communications Strategist to lead integrated communications from strategy through execution across multiple channels. You will advise leaders, manage high-visibility initiatives, and serve as an alternate spokesperson during select events.

The role requires exceptional writing, strong judgment, and the ability to deliver audience-focused communications under tight deadlines.