Senior Digital Communications Specialist
Job Summary
Southern Company Corporate Communications seeks a dynamic and innovative video storyteller who excels in creating engaging and compelling content. This role involves shooting, editing, and managing the entire production process for various content types, including videos, social media, and podcasts. The ideal candidate will bring the Southern Company brand and business initiatives to life through creative storytelling. Strong listening, writing, and project management skills are essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and provide exceptional customer service.
Key responsibilities
Develop and produce high-quality video content for diverse platforms.
Lead the creative and production process from ideation to distribution, including scriptwriting, content calendar management, field production, and post-production.
Work with executives and talent on-set, ensuring they feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera.
Generate innovative story ideas and pitches with minimal guidance, adapting to tight deadlines and unexpected challenges.
Create short-form, medium-form, and long-form scripted and non-scripted content, ensuring alignment with the Southern Company brand voice. Bonus if applicable has social media, animation and stop motion graphics experience.
Collaborate effectively with internal and external partners, demonstrating leadership and professionalism.
Manage multiple project timelines, ensuring timely and budget-compliant completion.
Utilize key metrics to evaluate content effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
Qualifications
BA/BFA degree or experience within the content/media/entertainment/creative/marketing industry preferred
Related Work Experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a videographer, field producer, news producer, assignment editor, or multimedia/production experience at an agency or company required
Applicant may possess a combination of equivalent education and work experience.
Job Requirements:
Strong project management skills and innovative thinking, staying abreast of emerging video trends.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and comfort with video production studio equipment.
Advanced editing skills and videography knowledge.
Attention to detail and ensure quality control.
Competence in designing/editing on both PC and Mac platforms.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment while maintaining accuracy and quality.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
The incumbent works in an office environment and at times remote
Ability to travel for solo assignments
About Southern Company
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 bene?ts 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: 12451
Job Category: Communications & External Affairs
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Company Services