Southern Company · 9 hours ago
Communication Specialist (Digital Content)
Birmingham, AL, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSouthern Company is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond. The Communication Specialist will create engaging content through various media to support internal and external communications efforts, leveraging multimedia tools to connect with audiences.
EnergyNatural ResourcesNuclear
Responsibilities
Develop creative content, including video, photo, audio, graphics, and dynamic presentation decks to support our communications efforts across owned and paid advertising channels
Visit worksites to capture content around industry-leading crews and subject matter experts hard at work for our customers
Take lead in brainstorming sessions to generate creative ideas for multimedia projects
Lead the short-form social forward video production process, from ideation to field production to editing
Ensure content meets company standards for quality and brand consistency
Work with project teams to ensure projects are completed within deadlines
Manage and maintain multimedia equipment and software
Ensure all multimedia materials are stored, backed up and archived properly
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or experience within creative/content/media/marketing industry
At least 3 years of experience in video, multimedia design and production, audio and video technology a plus
Proficiency in using multimedia software and tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva and mobile-first editing apps
Knowledge of video and audio production techniques
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
A strong eye for detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
Preferred
Bonus if applicant has animation and stop-motion graphics experience
Bonus if applicant has drone experience and licensing
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
Incentive program
Company
Southern Company
Southern Company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is the shared services division of Southern Company.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.16BKey Investors
GRIP Program
2025-10-03Post Ipo Equity· $1.75B
2025-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $1.45B
2024-10-21Grant· $160M
Leadership Team
Thomas Fanning
President and CEO
David Poroch
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-22
Idaho Business Review
2025-12-26
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