Corporate Communications Specialist

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and edit PowerPoint presentations in accordance with the company’s brand standards and style guide.
• Assist with the development of the company’s annual report, designing and developing promotional materials and other graphics.
• Develop media, such as video and audio content.
• Update and maintain the company’s website and social media accounts.
• Provide guidance to ACES employees for compliance with brand standards.
• Aid in the creation of various forms of communication, including the company’s annual report, PowerPoint presentations, and social media content.
• Assist with developing and maintaining company templates.
• Proofread and edit PowerPoint presentations to ensure compliance with brand standards and style guidelines, including enhancing PowerPoint presentations with graphics, images, etc.
• Design corporate logos, as needed.
• Produce effective marketing/promotional materials and other collateral by designing layouts and choosing artwork, colors, fonts, etc.
• Coordinate photography, including employee headshots, lifestyle photos, and event photography.
• Record, produce, and edit audio and video content.
• Manage media asset pipelines and archives (naming, metadata, storage, versioning) to support reuse across channels.
• Manage and prioritize email communications, responding to inquiries and requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain awareness of ongoing projects, deadlines, and action items through effective organization and follow-through.
• Accurately track assignments and ensure completion of deliverables.
• Prepare for and actively participate in meetings, including documenting key discussions, decisions, and assigned tasks.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail.
• Independently manage workload, identify priorities, and proactively communicate progress, challenges, and resource needs.
• Exercise sound professional judgment.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and project files, as required.
• Assist with planning and execution of ACES’ annual Energy Conference.
• Adhere to and support all of ACES’ corporate policies.
• Comply with all regulatory requirements, including, but not limited to, NERC, FERC and relevant state regulations as applicable to the position.
• Perform any additional responsibilities assigned by management.
• Travel as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• Some relevant work experience required. 3+ years of related work experience preferred for Specialist II.
• Energy industry experience preferred.
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom, etc.).
• Experience in audio and visual production software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro).
• Strong knowledge of website management and related tools (WordPress, Elementor, WP Engine), ability to build and maintain websites.
• Experience with audio and video production, including use of cameras, microphones, lighting, audio interfaces, and related tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams, and other business communication and productivity tools.
• Experience with Canva.
• Experience with HTML and CSS.
• Basic understanding of search engine optimization and Google analytics.
• Creative and Design Expertise.
• Understanding of visual principles like color theory, typography, and layout.
• Ability to develop innovative and engaging communication concepts.
• Communication and Collaboration Skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong grammar, proofreading, and editing abilities.
• Professional communication with executives and stakeholders.
• Works to develop professional and supportive relationships with others.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, strong interpersonal skills, and willingness to take on a variety of roles and tasks.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Produces work that is professional and well-presented.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.
• Focused on details to ensure accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to manage professional correspondence and respond to communications in a timely manner.
• Proven ability to work independently, exercise initiative, and follow through on commitments with minimal supervision.