Communications Specialist Sr- Operations

At Williams, we’re powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day. As Communications Specialist Sr - Operations, Project Execution, Gathering & Processing, Commercial & Government Affairs, you will serve as the liaison for implementation of the corporate communications strategy related to your assigned area of focus. You will proactively handle and neutralize sensitive issues and thoroughly understand the business and other issues that impact your area. The ability to collaborate with others, build company partner relationships and work independently on multiple sophisticated assignments are keys to success! Responsibilities/Expectations: Coordinates strategy development, positioning and messaging for earned media including writing and distribution of approved press releases, media advisories, statements and talking points Identifies and develops proactive content for Williams’ online newsroom, blending business narratives and creative storytelling to push engaging content Builds and nurtures relationships to drive an understanding of the company’s business initiatives and brand differentiators Designs coordinated communications campaigns that generate positive earned media through digital and social channels; analyzes impact and outcomes Collaborates with others to provide timely media response to routine inquiries and support for unanticipated events, sensitive issues and critical incidents Supports an executive speaker’s bureau to promote thought leadership within the industry and develops key messaging for executive speeches, presentations and media interviews Serves as media spokesperson; trains and mentors others Tracks and analyzes media coverage and communicates potential impact Other duties as assigned Education/Years of Experience: Required: Bachelor's degree in strategic communications, public relations, journalism, media relations or related field and a minimum of five (5) years’ related experience Other Requirements: Demonstrated experience in public relations, media relations and/or crisis management Experience with handling digital and social media channels, including bloggers and traditional print and broadcast media Ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety is the utmost priority Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with emphasis in Excel, PowerPoint and Word Knowledge of media, reporting methods and public relations strategies and tactics. Experience crafting multi-dimensional communications plans across all media channels Ability to maintain sensitive and/or to confidential information #LI-KM2 About Tulsa: Our corporate headquarters is located in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, the 2nd largest city in Oklahoma and the 47th most populous in the U.S.   Tulsa is known as the Mother of "The Mother Road" - Route 66, and boasts impressive art deco architecture, the #1 city park in the U.S. (The Gathering Place) and is a great venue for live music. It's an easy place to get in and out of, with more than 20 non-stop flight destinations offered at Tulsa International Airport. Tulsa is listed on CNN Travel's best destinations to visit in 2022!   Tulsa is not only a great place to live, but it's affordable. According to the 2019 Economic Report from Tulsa's Future, the cost of living is 8 percent below the U.S. average. There is no place like T-Town. Check out visittulsa.com to learn more! We invest in our people in ways that actually show up in your day-to-day, not just on paper. Our Total Rewards are built to support how you work, live, and plan for what’s next. Here’s a look at what that means: Strong pay plus an annual incentive program Hybrid work