Communications Manager (Entergy Arkansas)

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Arkansas, LLC

Job Summary/Purpose

Manages a team responsible for strategic internal and external communications for Entergy Arkansas. Effectively communicate company plans and actions, anticipate significant issues, and oversee general storytelling in a proactive approach.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop and execute best-in-class communication strategies for Entergy Arkansas, ensuring (1) a clear linkage to operating company business needs and objectives, and (2) alignment with respective operating company president and lead team.

• Develop and implement communication strategies contributing to improved customer satisfaction of the assigned operating company and that support the creation of effective regulatory constructs.

• Assist in developing/executing communications strategies to support strategic imperative to grow utility earnings.

• Communicate company positions on key energy, environmental and policy and regulatory issues in support of competitive rates of return and productive regulatory strategies. Provide superior communication strategy and execution for recovery from major outages.

• Ensure close coordination with operating company public affairs and regulatory leads to ensure integrated internal and external strategies in support of the operating company business needs. Offer counsel and guidelines to management for dealing with the media and advise departments seeking publicity in support of their efforts.

• Stay abreast and be an avid learner of new trends in digital and social media, and emerging technologies and incorporate into communications strategies and plans. Ensure talent development through effective performance reviews, knowledge sharing and career opportunities. Provide inspirational vision with strategic clarity for optimal implementation and a safe and engaging work environment.

• Manage a team that supports strategic internal and external communications for Entergy Arkansas. Work with groups across the company to provide communications counsel and help execute upon plans.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience.

Minimum experience required of the position

• 7+ years

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

• None

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position

• None

Primary Location: Arkansas-Little Rock Arkansas : Little Rock

Job Function : All Other Jobs

FLSA Status :

Relocation Option: Level II

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Number of Openings : 1

Req ID: 115914

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.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

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