Media Relations Specialist (In Office 4 Days/Wk)
Southern Company · Atlanta, Georgia, US
Media Relations Specialist Please Note: There will be an in-office presence expectation at 241 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, GA four (4) days per week and/or a...
Job description
Media Relations Specialist Please Note: There will be an in-office presence expectation at 241 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, GA four (4) days per week and/or as additionally required, including on call & emergency response scenarios. Travel within the state of Georgia up to approximately 25% of the time will also be expected. (You will be reimbursed for mileage if not using a rental car or corporate vehicle.) Position Overview: Georgia Power is seeking a strategic and highly capable Media Relations Specialist to help shape how our company is understood by customers, communities, and stakeholders across the state. This role plays a critical part in protecting and enhancing Georgia Power’s reputation by building trusted relationships with news media, supporting proactive storytelling, and responding effectively during high visibility and time sensitive moments. The success of this role depends on the candidate’s ability to build and maintain relationships within the business across the state. The ideal candidate brings strong news judgment, excellent writing and interpersonal skills, and a desire to deeply understand the business to translate complex operational work into clear, credib...