Communications Representative Associate - Communications Representative

Overview

Job Posting End Date: 02-25-2026. The posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

• Provide a range of communications support, including internal communications and media relations, to assigned business unit/operating company.
• Monitor operating company social media conversations, including those on Facebook and Twitter, and coordinate engagement/response to those conversations with members of the Communications team.
• Gather media data, including social media posts, news postings, and industry articles, to provide operating company leadership and employees feedback on customer and industry conversations and issues.
• Provide support to corporate branding through familiarity and support of corporate identity standards in printed and electronic communications.

• Bachelor s degree in journalism, advertising, communications, public relations, or related degree.

• Physical demand level is Sedentary
• Strong written and oral communications and relationship-building skills
• Strong writing and editing skills, creative design skills, and social media competency, as well as presenting their work to others.
  3. Ability to work independently and part of a team, quickly and creatively under tight deadlines.
• Ability to contribute to work and projects and coordinate with multiple departments.
• Experience in digital communications, including social media engagement, preferred.
• Internship experience in communications, journalism, public relations or marketing preferred.
• Ability to collaborate and manage small projects successfully with attention to time, budget, and resources.
• This is a culture of high involvement and agility where employees collaborate to foster mutual care for one another and demonstrate a shared commitment to common goals.
• Candidates are focused on building brand image and value in the marketplace and are resilient contributors.
• Provide a range of communications support, including internal communications and media relations, to assigned business unit/operating company.
• Monitor operating company social media conversations, including those on Facebook and Twitter, and coordinate engagement/response to those conversations with members of the Communications team.
• Gather media data, including social media posts, news postings, and industry articles, to provide operating company leadership and employees feedback on customer and industry conversations and issues.
• Provide support to corporate branding through familiarity and support of corporate identity standards in printed and electronic communications.

Base Salary from $54,063.00-$67,579.00/year. In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you re passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation Grade: SP20-004

Compensation Range: $54,063.00 - $79,369.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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