Communications Specialist/Senior Communications Specialist (Chester, Hybrid)

Job Summary

Communications Specialist

Understands and stays abreast of issues, both external and internal, that impact company operations. Prepares leadership, safety, training, and environmental communications, both written and multimedia, for internal distribution with minimal assistance. Facilitates communication among company management and employees. Identifies issues and develops communication plans for appropriate audiences. Visualizes and humanizes data to increase engagement at all employee levels. Advises management on communication strategies. Assists and promotes Dominion Energy Virginia programs.

Senior Communications Specialist

Understands and stays abreast of issues, both external and internal, that impact company operations. Independently prepares and delivers complex leadership, safety, training, and environmental communications, both written and multimedia, for internal distribution. Facilitates communication among company management and employees. Proactively identifies issues and leads in developing communication plans for appropriate audiences. Anticipates needs and provides guidance to management on complex, communications issues or projects. Visualizes and humanizes data to increase engagement at all employee levels. Identifies areas to innovate and improve internal communication processes. Assists and promotes Dominion Energy Virginia programs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

• Communications Specialist - 2-3+ years of corporate communications and/or news media experience.
• Senior Communications Specialist - 5-6+ years of corporate communications and/or news media experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of multimedia, videography, photography, and newsletter design.
• Experience working with a team and managing complex, communications project budgets and deadlines from ideation to completion.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Superior writing and editing skills.
• Able to process and respond to information quickly.

Additional Required for Senior Communications Specialist

• Demonstrated initiative and self-direction.
• The ability to lead a team, or to work productively within a team.

Education Requirements

If degree preferred, then the degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience are accepted in lieu of preferred degree. If degree is required, then the equivalency is not accepted in lieu of the required degree. Bachelor preferred in - Journalism, Mass Communication, Film/Photography.

Education Level

Equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience are accepted in lieu of preferred degree.

Licenses, Certifications, or Qualifications

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Working Conditions

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Other Working Conditions

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Test Description

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Export Control

Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

What You'll Get

Expected Hiring Base Salary Range:

• Communications Specialist : $65,500- $85,000
• Senior Communications Specialist : $81,900- $106,400

Benefits

Excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance. To learn more about our benefits, click here: dombenefits.com.

About the Role

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

Nearest Major Market

Richmond