PowerSouth Energy Cooperative
has an immediate opening for a Media & Communication Specialist at the Headquarters Office located in Andalusia, Alabama.
This position reports to the Print Communications Coordinator and is responsible for implementing PowerSouth's strategic communications plan by creating effective and innovative communications, including publications, articles, graphics, presentations, press releases, and employee messaging using both traditional and emerging communication mechanisms.
This position requires a bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or Marketing and three (3) or more years' experience in a related field.
The incumbent should be able to think strategically and creatively while demonstrating hands-on skills such as content organization, writing, editing and technical skills.
Layout and design experience and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is required.
Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal, are required.
Experience disseminating public information to include media relations and community relations matters through traditional communication avenues, as well as social media and social networking experience is preferred.
Web site design and maintenance experience is preferred.
The incumbent should possess awareness of new and emerging communications technologies and trends in order to recommend how tools and techniques can be utilized to support communication plan goals and objectives.
Experience in media research, media plans, media buys and recordkeeping, as well as advertising placement is preferred.
Employment is subject to a negative drug test, background check and completion of a comprehensive application for employment.
PowerSouth offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program.
Interested candidates who meet these qualifications should submit a cover letter and resume, including salary requirements, along with one writing sample and one layout sample, by close of business Friday, November 20, 2009 to:
Human Resources Department, Media & Communication Specialist, PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, P. O. Box 550, Andalusia, AL 36420
AN EEO/ AAP EMPLOYER
Source - Montgomery Advertiser - Montgomery, AL
