Communications Strategist

About Ameren Services (B&CS)

Ameren Services provides administrative support and services to Ameren Corporation and its operating companies, subsidiaries and affiliates. Ameren Services includes a wide range of skill sets and roles, from finance and legal experts to digital and cyber specialists, plus those charged with ensuring environmental compliance and operational safety. Together, we help execute a strategy that enables Ameren to deliver superior long-term value to customers, shareholders and the environment.

• Medical coverage on date of hire
• 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
• 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave
• Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.

The Communications Strategist is an experienced communications professional, knowledgeable of all communications channels and platforms. This position requires proficiency at developing client relationships and providing strategic communications counsel. The Communications Strategist leads internal communication planning and development for projects as assigned and ensures visibility across the team for consistent messaging, tone, timing, and strategy.

• Develop and execute integrated communications strategies that align with organizational goals and objectives.
• Coordinate across internal pillars and teams to create cohesive and integrated plans for campaigns and initiatives.
• Develop outcome-based plans for effective employee communication campaigns.
• Craft compelling messages, narratives, and campaigns across various media platforms.
• Develop messaging and content for co-worker communications and internal/external presentations and engagements as needed.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal business partners and stakeholders, providing counsel and recommendations that support business goals while keeping audiences’ needs at the forefront.
• Provide counsel to leadership and other personnel to ensure that company messaging is consistent and communicated effectively.
• Work collaboratively with other departments, leveraging team strengths and managing projects through the internal working group, including channel owners.
• Collaborate across Ameren Communications team to execute communications plans.
• Identify content gaps and provide strategic solutions.
• Monitor and analyze communications performance to measure the effectiveness and impact to business goals, adapting strategies as necessary.
• Stay abreast of developments in the field, research new tools and processes, and implement best practices for content and channel optimization across enterprise communications team.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university required, preferably in communications, journalism, marketing, or related field required.
• Five or more years of professional journalism, or communication experience required.
• Experience in project team leadership required.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in a corporate communications or marketing team in a large corporate environment, public relations or advertising agency preferred.
• Energy industry experience preferred.

• Possess a contemporary understanding of marketing and communications landscape, including experience in a wide variety of traditional and digital channels.
• Possess a solid grasp of customer segmentation and an aptitude for effective communications.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Possess strong organizational skills with ability to manage…