Strategic Communications Specialist

Plains All American; Georgia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Plains All American is seeking a Communications Specialist to shape and execute our external, digital and internal communications. You will partner across a small high-performing team to drive messaging, safeguards, and stakeholder engagement in a fast-paced energy infrastructure environment.

The role requires 7-12 years in corporate communications with strong writing, crisis management and digital channel expertise, plus the ability to translate complex topics into clear narratives and to

Qualifications

• 7-12 years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public affairs, public relations, journalism, agency communications or related field.
• Experience supporting crisis communications, media relations, issues management or reputation management activities.
• Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to translate complex topics into clear, compelling narratives.
• Strong business judgment and ability to navigate sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion.
• Experience managing digital communications channels, including websites and social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead crisis communications preparedness for incidents and crisis situations, including planning, training, message development and exercises.
• Support communications response during incidents and reputation-sensitive situations, coordinating closely across the organization.
• Manage media inquiries and support strategic engagement with journalists, industry groups and other external stakeholders.
• Partner across the organization to develop and align messaging for stakeholder, regulatory and public-facing activities.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen Plains’ reputation through thought leadership and proactive communications initiatives.
• Maintain engaging website content and manage Plains’ social media presence and analytics.
• Uphold and refine Plains’ brand standards across communications materials and digital channels.

Skills

Crisis communications

Media relations

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Digital communications

Strategic messaging

Crisis preparedness

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Video production tools

Digital analytics tools

AI tools in comms

Job description

Plains All American is seeking a Communications Specialist to shape and execute our external, digital and internal communications. You will partner across a small high-performing team to drive messaging, safeguards, and stakeholder engagement in a fast-paced energy infrastructure environment.

The role requires 7-12 years in corporate communications with strong writing, crisis management and digital channel expertise, plus the ability to translate complex topics into clear narratives and to