Senior Consultant, Regional Communications; Memphis

Senior Consultant, Regional Communications (Memphis) - 518195

Organization:
Chief Administrative Office

Department:
External Communications

Work Location:

This position will serve the Memphis, Tennessee territory.

Relocation:
Relocation benefits are not offered for this position.

Posting Open: 02/06/2026

Posting Close: 02/12/2026 11:59 PM EST

Salary:
Competitive

Collaborates with TVA’s external-facing business partners across state/region to drive internal and external communications strategies to meet business needs aimed at advancing the enterprise mission. Partners with key communicators/stakeholders in the state/region to proactively share TVA’s work and execute communications strategies to highlight key partnerships. Serves as communications advisor to TVA’s senior leaders while developing, driving and executing communications strategies, plans and tactics to support the business.

A successful candidate will have a big picture mindset – integrating concepts from their state/region back to the broader TVA Communications department and vice versa -- to develop and execute robust communications strategies to proactively promote the agency’s initiatives. Strong verbal, writing, editorial and public speaking skills are required.

• Exhibits and promotes integrity, respect and authenticity in all interactions internal or external to TVA Communications and in performance of assigned duties.
• Demonstrates strong collaboration, open-mindedness and partnership with teammates within and outside the TVA Communications organization.
• Enhances and protects the TVA reputation and brand; builds understanding and support for the agency’s long-term strategy and enterprise priorities.
• Accountable for modeling leadership behaviors, consistently delivering high-quality results and managing complex communications issues and projects for the agency.
• Serves as strategic communications counselor within the region, developing and implementing integrated, effective strategic communications plans that builds organizational capability and shapes the culture in support of achieving enterprise strategic objectives.
• Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with communicators of key stakeholders - including elected officials, customers, businesses, etc.
• Leads regional media relations, with a keen focus on proactive media positioning and outreach; serves as a company spokesperson; builds and sustains relationships with key regional reporters/outlets.
• Identifies and generates media opportunities for specific company initiatives through pitching story ideas, conducting media interviews and participating in external events.
• Manages complex, integrated issues; develops messages for internal and external audiences, including speech writing/message preparation for executive leaders.
• Oversees external positioning for TVA leaders in state/region.
• Writes executive presentations, message development and talking points, briefing documents, press releases, social media and other communication materials.
• Develops and executes regional social media presence / content strategy aligned with enterprise social media strategy.
• Creates and promotes content through a wide array of traditional, non-traditional and digital delivery channels.
• Fosters a culture of accountability, trust, collaboration, recognition, development, and results among staff at all levels consistent with the short and long-term objectives of the business.
• Participates in a rotational media duty team for occasional after-hours media response and support.
• Serves as part of TVA’s crisis communications team and participates in storm/emergency response.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or closely related discipline.

Experience:

8+ years related work experience.

• Excellent verbal, written and editorial communications skills
• Strong writer (Knowledge of AP style preferred), including experience preparing executive presentations, talking points, briefing documents and other communication materials for key external and…