Communications Coordinator

Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (Georgia EMC) is seeking a talented and enthusiastic individual to serve as Communications Coordinator. We are looking for a creative, skilled, and self-motivated candidate to produce written, graphic and video communications materials for the Member Services team and organization-wide projects. The ideal candidate is passionate about delivering exceptional customer service to Georgia’s 41 electric cooperatives.

As a vital member of the team and our organization, your role would include:

• Design, writing, editing and proofreading for a variety of print/online materials to include, but not limited to: newsletters, websites, social media, brochures, presentations, marketing emails, and other communications vehicles.
• Video production, including project management, storyboarding, content capture, and technical production/editing.
• Serving as Editor of the Georgia EMC CONTACT e-newsletter: content gathering, creation, and verification; design/layout of online template; distribution list management; and blog archive maintenance.
• Serving as photographer for Georgia EMC events as well as organization, storage and distribution of photo/video assets.
• Providing event support and on-site staffing as needed for various programs, promotional events and conferences.
• Managing updates to Georgia EMC website copy and graphics, as well as functionality of site features.

Georgia EMC offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes performance pay awards, exceptional medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) match and direct contribution, pension, tuition assistance and continuing education opportunities, flexible work schedules, competitive vacation and sick time accruals, and telecommuting.

Georgia EMC is an equal opportunity employer.

The ideal candidate:

• Should be highly self-motivated and an excellent time manager with the ability to work independently amid interruptions, prioritize/schedule multiple tasks effectively, and work with team members and/or manage vendors to achieve finished products and meet deadlines.
• Should be willing to accept direction from several people, make recommendations for most appropriate communications vehicles, solve problems independently, and ensure cohesive branding and consistent messaging in all materials produced.
• Should enjoy and have a proven ability to serve and work cooperatively with others.
• Should be willing to learn about the electric cooperative industry and take ownership in Georgia EMC programs and projects.
• Should possess an attitude of exceptional customer service and display a courteous, professional and friendly demeanor to meet people well in person, over the phone and via email.

Education and/or

Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college and a minimum of 2 years marketing and/or communications experience is required. Proficiency in graphic design and video production is required with technical ability in Adobe Creative Cloud software and/or comparable tools. Knowledge of the electric utility industry is a plus.