Strategic Communications Lead: Stakeholder & Crisis Expert

TECO Energy, Inc.; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Peoples Gas System in Florida (Tampa) seeks a Senior Communications Strategist to lead integrated communications from strategy through execution. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor and a spokesperson for critical initiatives across internal, external, executive, digital and media channels.

The role requires seven years of strategic communications and exceptional writing, with the ability to manage high‑visibility priorities and tight deadlines in a fluid environment.

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 developing and executing strategic communication plans that support business objectives, issues management and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience leading proactive and reactive media relations, crisis communications and reputation management.
• Exceptional writing, editing and message development across multiple channels and audiences.

Responsibilities

• Own complex, high-visibility initiatives from strategy through execution and measurement.
• Deliver high-quality communications with minimal editing.
• Manage multiple priorities independently and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Help employees understand company priorities and business objectives.
• Anticipate risks and opportunities and respond effectively during fast-moving issues and crises.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Crisis communications

Writing and editing

Executive communications

Content development

Digital communications

Stakeholder engagement

Analytics & measurement

Education

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

Tools

Content Management Systems

Web intranet & email platforms

AP Style

Job description

Peoples Gas System in Florida (Tampa) seeks a Senior Communications Strategist to lead integrated communications from strategy through execution. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor and a spokesperson for critical initiatives across internal, external, executive, digital and media channels.

The role requires seven years of strategic communications and exceptional writing, with the ability to manage high‑visibility priorities and tight deadlines in a fluid environment.