Communications Specialist - Video Production

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for creating various forms of visual communication media, through both technical expertise and creativity, to enhance the company’s brand and engage employees and customers. The ideal candidate will have expertise in graphic design, branding, video production, illustration, motion graphics and concepting, along with a working knowledge of web and email design. The candidate will collaborate with internal teams to ensure content is accurate, timely and aligned with strategic messaging. This role requires a strong ability to work both independently and with a team, and to manage projects efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, execute and edit concepts and layouts for multimedia and graphics projects for both internal and external audiences.
• Shoot and edit high-quality video for both internal and external audiences.
• Coordinate with brand, internal and external communications teams to generate engaging content that supports strategic communications and builds employee and customer favorability and engagement.
• Manage projects effectively, including timelines and budgets.
• Work both independently and collaboratively with a team and external vendors.
• Respond to changing trends in graphic design, web technologies and audiovisual communication.
• Support company events by assisting with preparation and creating event materials.

Job Requirements:

• Four-year college degree strongly preferred – specialization in communication, graphic design, business or related technical field desirable.
• Minimum of five years of professional experience in graphic design with a focus on digital media and video production is preferred. 
• Strong portfolio and video reel highlighting expertise in graphic design, storytelling, branding, illustration, websites and motion graphics.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud apps, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Flexible work schedule to respond to emergencies and storm duty.
• Familiarity with web languages and technologies, content management systems like Adobe Experience Manager and SharePoint.
• Ability to build productive professional relationships with diverse clients to achieve the company’s communication and business goals.
• Candidate must model company values (Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity and Superior Performance) with demonstrated ability to work with different levels of management and employees.
• Strong teamwork and individual project management skills needed.
• Must be willing and able to handle multiple tasks in a high-pressure work environment.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; be self-directed, with drive toward project completion.

Demonstrated Abilities:

• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities.
• Ability to oversee numerous projects and tasks at once.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to speak with authority and knowledge. Strong presentation skills.
• Ability to influence, educate, inform and engage employees at all levels.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and execute the life cycle of a project.

 

Mississippi Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, provides clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy to more than 192,000 customers and communities in 23 southeast Mississippi counties. For over 100 years, Mississippi Power is a leader in customer service, workforce development and education, environmental stewardship, and employee volunteerism. The company is an industry leader when it comes to working safely, providing around-the-clock reliable service and its expert storm response. Mississippi Power has been at the forefront of innovation in the state through strategic partnerships in electric transportation and solar energy. The company has worked with the Coast Transit Authority to put the state’s first electric public transportation bus in operation and with Forrest County Agriculture High School on the state’s first electric school bus. It also partnered with the Hattiesburg Zoo on a new electric train and worked with the country’s largest Domino’s franchise to electrify its delivery fleet. Also, a leader in renewable energy, Mississippi Power partnered with the Naval Construction Battalion Center to install the first microgrid at a Navy facility. The company was among the first to introduce utility scale solar in the state with nearly 160 MW of renewable energy produced, enough to power 23,000 homes for a year. Mississippi Power’s mission is to provide world-class value to our customers and communi