Entergy Corporation is hiring : Media Relations Strategist in Jackson

Overview

• This is an onsite position located in Jackson, MS. Relocation assistance and sponsorship is not provided. The official title will be Communications Specialist II or Sr Communications Specialist depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Job Summary / Purpose

The communications specialist will work collaboratively within the communications department to manage and execute external and internal stakeholder communications that support the company’s vision, mission, brand and strategic endeavors.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

Education and Experience

Minimum education required

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or a related field or equivalent experience.

Minimum experience required

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities

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Primary Location : Mississippi-JacksonMississippi : Jackson

Job Function : Professional

FLSA Status :

Relocation Option : No Relocation Offered

Union description / code :

Number of Openings : 1

Req ID : 120588

Travel Percentage : Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority / Female / Disability / Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.

EEO Statement : The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Accessibility : Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

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.

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

WORKING CONDITIONS : Entergy provides that its employees may be required to work additional hours and / or in alternate locations 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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