Strategic Communications Leader

Ameren Corporation; Missouri; On-site; USD 89,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage on date of hire

Pension plan

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Family caregiver leave

Job summary

Ameren Corporation's Ameren Services is seeking a Communications Strategist to lead internal and external communications across channels. You will develop messaging, plan campaigns, and counsel leadership to ensure consistent tone, timing, and strategy.

The role requires strong writing, public speaking, and project management, with experience in corporate communications and familiarity with digital and social media tools. Energy sector experience is a plus and MS Office proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or related field.
• Five or more years of professional journalism or communication experience.
• Experience in project team leadership.
• Energy industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated communications strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Coordinate across internal pillars and teams to create cohesive and integrated plans for campaigns and initiatives.
• Develop outcome-based plans for effective employee communication campaigns.
• Craft compelling messages, narratives, and campaigns across various media platforms.
• Develop messaging and content for co-worker communications and internal/external presentations and engagements as needed.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal business partners and stakeholders, providing counsel and recommendations that support business goals.
• Provide counsel to leadership and other personnel to ensure that company messaging is consistent and communicated effectively.
• Work collaboratively with other departments, leveraging team strengths and managing projects through the internal working group, including channel owners.
• Collaborate across Ameren Communications team to execute communications plans.
• Identify content gaps and provide strategic solutions.
• Monitor and analyze communications performance to measure the effectiveness and impact to business goals, adapting strategies as necessary.

Skills

Written communication

Public speaking

Project management

MS Office

Digital communications

Social media tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Ameren Corporation's Ameren Services is seeking a Communications Strategist to lead internal and external communications across channels. You will develop messaging, plan campaigns, and counsel leadership to ensure consistent tone, timing, and strategy.

The role requires strong writing, public speaking, and project management, with experience in corporate communications and familiarity with digital and social media tools. Energy sector experience is a plus and MS Office proficiency is required.