Executive Communication Specialist 1

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver executive-level communications including speeches, leadership messaging, board-level presentations, talking points, and internal announcements

• Partner directly with senior leaders (VPs, SVPs, and executive leadership) to align messaging with strategic utility initiatives, including transmission, distribution, and capital projects

• Translate technical and operational content (engineering, grid operations, regulatory updates) into clear, concise, and compelling communications

• Support communication efforts tied to major infrastructure and transmission projects, ensuring alignment across stakeholders

• Lead and manage multiple communication workstreams simultaneously, ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery

• Assist in planning and execution of executive events, leadership meetings, town halls, and large-scale internal initiatives

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, regulatory, external affairs, and corporate communications

• Conduct research and synthesize information to support executive storytelling and decision-making materials

• Develop high-impact presentations (PowerPoint) for executive audiences, including operational updates and strategic briefings

• Support multimedia communications including video messaging, internal campaigns, and visual storytelling assets

• Ensure consistency in brand voice, messaging, and corporate standards across all deliverables

Technical Skills, Knowledge & Competencies

• Proven experience in executive communications within a corporate or utility environment

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to simplify complex information

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Strong understanding of utility operations, transmission/distribution systems, or infrastructure projects (preferred)

• Experience working in a highly regulated, matrixed organization

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives

• Ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams

• Experience supporting executive presentations, board materials, and leadership communications

• Familiarity with multimedia tools (video editing, graphics, internal comms platforms) is a plus

• High attention to detail, professionalism, and ability to handle confidential information

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 2+ years of experience in executive communications, corporate communications, or strategic communications

• Experience supporting senior leadership (CEO, SVP, VP-level)

• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale communication projects or programs

• Experience working across cross-functional teams in corporate or enterprise environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting utility companies or energy sector organizations (e.g., Southern Company or similar)

• Experience with transmission, distribution, or engineering-related communications

• Background in infrastructure, energy, or regulated industries

• Experience supporting large-scale capital projects or operational initiatives

• Familiarity with internal systems and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, or enterprise communication platforms

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer

• Ability to attend meetings (virtual and onsite as required)

• Occasional travel may be required for executive meetings or project support

Job Title: Executive Communications Specialist 1

Company: BLOC Resources (Supporting Southern Company)
Pay Rate: $24.00 – $26.00 per hour
Location: 241 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30308, United States
Job Type: Contract

Position Overview

BLOC Resources is seeking a highly skilled Executive Communications Specialist 1 to support senior leadership within a large-scale, regulated utility environment. This role will directly support executives within Southern Company and/or its operating companies, contributing to strategic messaging tied to grid modernization, transmission projects, infrastructure investments, and operational excellence initiatives.

This individual will play a critical role in ensuring executive communications are clear, consistent, and aligned with enterprise priorities across a complex, matrixed organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver executive-level communications including speeches, leadership messaging, board-level presentations, talking points, and internal announcements

• Partner directly with senior leaders (VPs, SVPs, and executive leadership) to align messaging with strategic utility initiatives, including transmission, distribution, and capital projects

• Translate technical and operational content (engineering, grid operations, regulatory updates) into clear, concise, and compelling communications

• Support communication efforts tied to major infrastructure and transmission projects, ensuring alignment across stakeholders

• Lead and manage multiple communication workstreams simultaneously, ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery

• Assist in planning and execution of executive events, leadership meetings, town halls, and large-scale internal initiatives

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, regulatory, external affairs, and corporate communications

• Conduct research and synthesize information to support executive storytelling and decision-making materials

• Develop high-impact presentations (PowerPoint) for executive audiences, including operational updates and strategic briefings

• Support multimedia communications including video messaging, internal campaigns, and visual storytelling assets

• Ensure consistency in brand voice, messaging, and corporate standards across all deliverables

Technical Skills, Knowledge & Competencies

• Proven experience in executive communications within a corporate or utility environment

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to simplify complex information

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Strong understanding of utility operations, transmission/distribution systems, or infrastructure projects (preferred)

• Experience working in a highly regulated, matrixed organization

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives

• Ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams

• Experience supporting executive presentations, board materials, and leadership communications

• Familiarity with multimedia tools (video editing, graphics, internal comms platforms) is a plus

• High attention to detail, professionalism, and ability to handle confidential information

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 2+ years of experience in executive communications, corporate communications, or strategic communications

• Experience supporting senior leadership (CEO, SVP, VP-level)

• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale communication projects or programs

• Experience working across cross-functional teams in corporate or enterprise environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting utility companies or energy sector organizations (e.g., Southern Company or similar)

• Experience with transmission, distribution, or engineering-related communications

• Background in infrastructure, energy, or regulated industries

• Experience supporting large-scale capital projects or operational initiatives

• Familiarity with internal systems and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, or enterprise communication platforms

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer

• Ability to attend meetings (virtual and onsite as required)

• Occasional travel may be required for executive meetings or project support

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Rate: $24.00 – $26.00/hour

Additional benefits of working through BLOC Resources include:

• Contractor support, onboarding assistance, and dedicated recruiter support

• Hands-on experience with engineering and transmission documentation systems

• Exposure to utility industry operations and large-scale infrastructure projects

• Potential for contract extension or long-term placement based on performance

• Ongoing support from the BLOC Resources recruiting and operations team