When Alabama Power Company was founded on Dec. 4, 1906, it was the beginning of more than simply an electric utility company. It marked the beginning of affordable, reliable electricity that would transform Alabama's economy and vastly improve the quality of life for its citizens.

For 100 years, Alabama Power's history has been intricately linked with that of the state it proudly serves.

Alabama Power provides the valuable combination of competitive prices, reliable electricity supply and unparalleled service to 1.5 million homes, businesses and industries in the southern two-thirds of Alabama.

Industry: Utilities
Company Size: 5,001-10,000 employees

Alabama Power Company

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The Communications Specialist is responsible for proactively developing and executing strategic media plans that generate earned media coverage, strengthen Alabama Power’s reputation, and support business and operational priorities. This role requires strong judgment, creativity, disciplined planning, and the ability to work effectively across departments and with media partners.

**What Success Looks Like**

A successful Communications Specialist anticipates media opportunities, develops compelling and newsworthy story angles, aligns internal partners early, and executes with precision to secure positive earned media coverage. They act as a trusted advisor and, when needed, a confident on‑camera spokesperson.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Strategic Media Planning & Execution**

- Develop strategic communications and media plans aligned to reputation and business needs

- Identify proactive earned media opportunities and story ideas

- Plan around media cycles, deadlines, and reporter availability

**Story Development & Creativity**

- Translate operational and technical work into compelling, relatable stories

- Design creative, visual media opportunities that attract coverage

- Identify story angles that resonate with specific outlets and audiences

**Media Relations**

- Build and maintain strong relationships with reporters and media outlets

- Research reporters and tailor pitches to outlet interests and timing

- Pitch, coordinate, and secure earned media coverage across the state

**Stakeholder Collaboration**

- Identify and engage key internal partners early (e.g., Power Delivery)

- Leverage internal relationships to align messaging and logistics

- Coordinate across departments to deliver media‑ready stories

**Spokesperson & Content Development**

- Serve as an on‑camera spokesperson when appropriate

- Write clear, accurate, and engaging content for online and digital channels

- Ensure all messaging aligns with brand and reputation standards

~~Candidates that meet the below criteria are encouraged to apply:~~

**Required**

**Experience & Qualifications**

-  7-10 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, journalism, or media relations

- Demonstrated experience securing earned media coverage , not just writing or support work

- Proven ability to develop and execute media plans , not solely react to requests

- Strong experience pitching reporters and tailoring stories to specific outlets

- Experience working across multiple departments to deliver communications outcomes

- Excellent writing skills for external audiences and digital platforms

**Preferred**

- Experience serving as an on‑camera spokesperson or preparing leaders/employees for media

- Experience supporting a large, complex, or operational organization (e.g., utilities, infrastructure, industrial, or regulated environments)

- Existing media relationships in Alabama or the Southeast

- Experience managing communications tied to reputation, brand, or public trust

**Critical Skills & Capabilities**

- Strategic thinking and proactive planning

- Creative storytelling and strong news judgment

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Strong relationship‑building with internal and external partners

- Effective time management and execution discipline

- Comfort representing the organization publicly and on camera

The successful candidate will work a hybrid schedule with four days being onsite and one remote ( ~~subject to change due to nature of work ~~ ) and report to the Media Relations Manager at Alabama Power's Corporate Headquarters in downtown Birmingham, AL.

Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama.

For more information, visit www.AlabamaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/AlabamaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/AlabamaPower), LinkedIn (Linkedin.com/company/alabama-power), and Instagram (Instagram.com/alabamapower).

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and beneﬁts will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 18229

Job Category: Communications & External Affairs

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Alabama Power

Communications Specialist (Media Relations)

Rise Against Hunger is an international 501(c)(3) humanitarian non-profit with a four-star Charity Navigator rating and a Great Place to Work-Certified™️ organization. Driven by the vision of a world without hunger, the non-profit’s Pathways to End Hunger — Nourishing Lives, Empowering Communities, Responding to Emergencies and Growing the Movement — work to both provide immediate nourishment for those facing hunger today and implement sustainable solutions that will lift entire communities for years to come. 

With locations across the U.S. and five international offices, Rise Against Hunger’s meal packaging program and other engagement opportunities provide volunteers hands-on and virtual opportunities to become Hunger Champions and make an impact in the lives of those facing food insecurity across the globe.

Industry: Non-profit Organizations
Company Size: 51-200 employees

Rise Against Hunger

**About The Role**

**Starting pay : 65,000**

As an Area Manager with Rise Against Hunger, you'll ensure the growth of engagement between the organization and its supporters. You will lead a team of volunteers and staff to accomplish volunteer mean packaging and fundraising goals. Your responsibilities will include leading the development of local partnerships, recruitment and training of volunteers and staff, and facilitating the execution of our volunteer events. This is a fast-paced position that will regularly require collaboration with various departments within the organization and the local community.

**Who You Are**

- You're a personable individual with a bachelor's degree or two years of relevant work experience and a solid interest in the hunger, international development and nonprofit fields.

- You embrace our efforts to create a diverse and inclusive workplace as well as volunteer experience, including being comfortable working with faith-based groups of all different religions as well as carry a professional demeanor in corporate and academic settings

- You take initiative to get things done, a self-starter with an Associates degree or two years of work experience and possess proficiency in using cloud-based computing software such as Google/Microsoft Office suite, Customer relationship management tools (Salesforce) and video conferencing

- You are open to working a flexible work schedule, including some weekends and evenings

- You excel at multitasking, with a strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously - either as a team or independently

- You possess strong verbal presentation skills and can leverage social media as a tool to communicate and drive event participation

- You enjoy working on your feet moving about during the day, lifting and carrying up to 50 lb bags and working in a warehouse environment

- You are ready to learn how to drive a box truck, operate a forklift, and have no concerns with being able to pass a drug screen, DOT physical and have a clean driving record

- You have some experience in public speaking, sales, volunteer coordination, event planning, or inventory management.

- You have a passion for our mission of ending hunger around the world

**What You Will Own And Improve**

-  People Leadership: You'll apply your leadership and decision-making skills on a daily basis to recruit, train and manage staff and complete daily tasks. You'll recruit and develop a local Engagement Board, that will help with fundraising and engagement efforts. You will be responsible for the development of annual strategic plans to meet projected revenue and volunteer objectives and goals, as well as working to support national and regional objectives

-  Partnership Development: You will lead the development of local relationships to support Rise Against Hunger's mission and collaborate with our Development team to further develop new opportunities. You will connect with local organizations and establishments to our mission through donations and packaged meals. You will seek out and secure new partnership opportunities and ensure referral follow-ups

-  Event Management and Facilitation: You will train volunteers and staff on packaging procedures and delegate assignments as required throughout events. Facilitate monthly and manage the full number of events executed by location, and transport of raw materials and equipment to mobile packaging locations on a weekly basis

-  Warehouse/Centralized Management and Logistics: You will manage and receive shipments of raw supplies in compliance with USDA requirements for food processing and storage. You'll be responsible for the proper processing of documentation and tracking records of meal production in relation in meals shipped, inventory, donations, and volunteers. You'll also be responsible for ensuring adequate stock of resources at all times while enforcing safety, health, and sanitation protocols

**What You Already Know**

-  Communicates Effectively: You're able to effectively develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of our different audiences

-  Resourcefulness: You can secure and deploy resources effectively and efficiently

-  Action-Oriented: You face new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm

-  Collaborates: You invite opportunities to build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives

-  Decision Quality: You're able to make timely and effective decisions and demonstrate the ability to generate innovative ideas

-  Nimble Learning: You best absorb information through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both success and failures as lessons learned

-  Plans & Aligns: You're able to plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

-  Situational Adaptability: You are able to effectively adapt your approach and demeanor to match the shifting demands of different situations

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time, walk, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally roll or move up to 75 pounds and move pallet jacks of 2,500 pounds utilizing pallet jacks and lifts. The employee will work on a computer and simultaneously use the telephone and must have good hand/finger dexterity. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, night vision and ability to adjust focus.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule including frequent weekends and some evenings. Ability to accommodate overnight travel as needed with some lasting a few days away from home

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud including playing music and use of a microphone and sound equipment.

**TRAVEL**

This position requires extensive local travel of 50-60%. Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings.

**About The Team**

Our Donor Engagement team leads the charge of recruiting groups who want to host an engaging meal packing experience for their members or employees. We are a team of volunteer coordinators, fundraising and donor relationship professionals with the collective goal of ending world hunger through the communities where we live. We operate a face-paced mission-driven volunteer and donor engagement program with events for businesses, faith-based organizations, and educational institutions. We act as leaders in the movement to end hunger.

**Company Overview**

Rise Against Hunger is growing a global movement to end hunger by empowering communities, nourishing lives and responding to emergencies. Our organization's approach to ending hunger centers on mobilizing a global network of hunger champions. Rise Against Hunger meal packaging volunteers produce millions of nutritious meals annually that are then distributed to partners in countries around the world.

~~Rise Against Hunger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a workplace without discrimination and harassment of any kind. All candidates will receive equal consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status.~~

~~We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.~~

**Requirements**

- You are age 21 years or older

- A Bachelor's degree or two years of work experience in related field

- Proficiency in Google/Microsoft office suite as well as other cloud-based software

- A valid driver's license with a clean driving record with a willingness to drive a box truck to transport materials to and from events

- Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting or operating pallet jacks including frequently lifting up to 50lbs

- Must be able to comply with DOT regulations and maintain DOT certification (DOT does not allow any history of marijuana use even for medicinal purposes)

- Flexibility to work weekends as well as some evenings and early mornings

- Resourcefulness to work in different spaces and environments

- Experience with non-profit work is helpful but not required

**Benefits**

Rise Against Hunger employees can rest easy knowing that their medical, vision and dental insurance premium is on us, along with 65% of their family's insurance premium. We sweeten the deal with an employer-funded Health Savings Account, to which you can always contribute more to if you like. Our health plan provides support for your physical and mental health including telemedicine.

Along with our health benefits, we also offer Discretionary Paid Time Off (DPTO), which allows our employees to take vacation and health time as they see fit to find harmony between life and work. We offer flexible work schedules and Paid Family Medical Leave to support bonding with your child after birth, adoption or foster placement and during serious health conditions.

Employees are also provided life insurance and long-term disability benefits. Saving for retirement? Don't worry. We offer a pre- and post-tax 403(b) plan with employer matching of 100% up to the first 3% you contribute to help you save for retirement.

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