Communications Content Specialist

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

JOB TITLE: Communications Content Specialist

REQUISITION: PUB
000V

DEPARTMENT: Corporate Communications
- Wolf Creek

LOCATION: Burlington, KS

PAY RANGE:

• 13A Communications Mgr I: $54,400 - $68,000
• 14A Communications Mgr II: $66,600 - $83,200
• 15B Sr Communications Mgr: $84,500 - $112,600

COMMUNICATIONS CONTENT SPECIALIST

Evergy is seeking an experienced communicator with a passion for creating content that tells stories, shapes culture and promotes high performance at Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station in Burlington, Kansas. In this role, the Communications Content Specialist creates compelling, engaging content for internal and external audiences. This position works closely with Wolf Creek leaders and site business units to tell people- and performance-focused stories and shape our culture using a variety of communication channels.

• Work closely with the Manager Communications to develop strategic communication plans, create content and deliver communications using a variety of channels.
• Research and create content to tell the stories of Evergy, its people, performance and programs using a variety of internal and external channels (employee app, intranet, digital signage, email, presentations, etc.).
• Create and manage various media content including written articles, short-form videos, photos, infographics, etc. to support campaigns and storytelling.
• Work directly with site personnel to develop strategic communication plans and provide counsel on strategy, positioning, messages, and media mix, including scheduled and unplanned executive and senior leader messaging.
• Manage internal communication platforms (employee app, intranet, digital signage, email, presentations, printed, etc.), including monitoring and measuring effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Corporate Communications and the social media team on Wolf Creek news that relates to company strategy and should be shared/promoted company-wide or externally.
• Assist in the coordination of sitewide meetings (i.e. All Hands, Q&A sessions, etc.).
• Develop creative marketing and promotional materials in support of communication plans and site priorities.
• Maintain/update site artifacts with priority messaging relative to specific focus areas (i.e. signage, posters, handouts, booklets, etc.).
• Develop and distribute timely sitewide communications about emergent issues or lessons learned (i.e. crisis communications, human performance or safety events).
• Develop business acumen and understanding of the company's purpose, people and operations.
• Support after-hour needs for the Emergency Response Organization, refueling outages and emergent site issues.
• Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

A Bachelor's degree in journalism, business communications, marketing or related field. The preferred candidate will have at least two years of experience in internal communications, public relations, corporate communications or marketing is preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experiences. The ideal candidate will have experience in the following:

• Background in utility industry is preferred, but not mandatory
• Administering communications content management systems
• Video production, photography and associated editing tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud)
• Graphic design and associated software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc.)

• Effective people skills and project management capabilities
• Strong storytelling ability - creates engaging content that focuses on people
• Strong and efficient writing and editing abilities
• Ability to translate technical information into content for internal audiences
• Demonstrated ability to manage several projects at once with attention to detail and follow-through
• Understanding of corporate communications strategy and ability to recommend communications programs and tactical suggestions
• Ability to work cross-functionally
• Highly adaptable - can thrive in a dynamic environment
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with a variety of groups
• Ability to work outside of typical…