Job Title:Communications Manager Business and Incident Response

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity:Entergy Services LLC

Job Summary/Purpose

Handson team manager spending more than 75 percent of time serving as a Public Information Officer leading the execution of the incident response communications strategy internally and externally in partnership with company business and team leaders and communications professionals. Coordinates writes edits and produces employee and external communications products in support of incident response activities. Other part of role is developing and executing an overarching national media communications strategy for the Entergy Nuclear fleet including social media. Other company business team and industry projects as assigned.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Serve as a Public Information Officer during hurricanes tornadoes and other storms as well as incidents such as wildfires ice events load shed summer and winter readiness and others. Work as the PIO in partnership with other team members. Help lead yearround response planning training and implementation for the communications department.
• Develop and implement internal communications strategies for incident response leaders. Produce communications (print materials employee articles infographics videos huddles) in support of incident response efforts in alignment with the goals of the company and business.
• Develop overarching national media strategy for the nuclear fleet as well as an incident response external communications strategy in collaboration with other team members. Partner with nuclear communications and operations communications managers to amplify team member plant fleet and team successes.
• Produce and execute a social media strategy for nuclear and incident response leveraging the companys social tools as well as the nuclear X feed and LinkedIn. Coordinate a Meet the Pros strategy for incident response and related businesses that can be highlighted internally and externally.
• Incorporate Viva Engage communications strategy into all segments of incident response.
• Will edit the work ofand provide guidance and direction to other team members as well as business and staff resources. Will require working as a strategic business partner and coach. May require project management knowledge including business processes such as budgeting purchasing request for proposal etc.
• Assists with the management of Entergys graphic standards and market branding including strategies materials and communication plans to support and promote functional initiatives and projects.
• Monitor industry news about the corporation the utility industry incident response communications the nuclear industry and individual facilities and business trends.
• Focus on talent development through regular performance discussions quartelry checkins knowledge sharing and career/development opportunities. Create and sustain a culture of safety and provide a rewarding engaging and empowering environment.
• Engage in regular storytelling for both internal and external stakeholders by curating insightful stories that canbe used at the corporate and operating company levels.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position:

• Bachelors Degree in Communications Journalism Public Relations or equivalent experience in manufacturing utility incident response or nuclear power communications.

Minimum experience required of the position:

• 7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in crisis communications planning and response strategic and integrated communications planning public speaking positive storytelling that supports the strategy and brand and crossfunctional collaboration and consensus building.
• Must be proficient in writing using Associated Pres style familiarization with graphics software. Must be a strong writer presenter photographer videographer. Must work as a strategic coach and business advisor to multiple leaders and teams. Must be a positive leader team player and be open to travel. Risk identification and mitigation planning that impact our stakeholder groups.
• Some business travel required.

Any certificates licenses etc. required for the position:

• None

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Primary Location: MississippiJacksonLouisiana : New Orleans
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: Level I
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 119090
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

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Additional Responsibilities:As a provider of essential services Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours to work in alternate locations and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms outages emergencies or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours to work in alternate locations and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms outages emergencies or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.