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Senior Change Communications Specialist

Senior Change Communications Specialist

CompanyAlliant Energy
LocationMadison, WI, USA
Salary$85000 – $100000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Communications with specialization in organizational communication, marketing, English or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in corporate communications, with a focus on change management or organizational change
  • Proven experience working in communications, business, public affairs, marketing, or related field
  • Solid foundation in change and strategic communications

Responsibilities

  • Create and execute comprehensive communication plans to support organizational change initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall operational and strategic initiatives
  • Produce high-quality content for various internal channels, including emails, intranet articles, presentations, and videos, to effectively communicate change initiatives
  • Collaborate with senior leaders, HR, and other key stakeholders to understand communication needs and provide strategic advice on messaging and delivery
  • Foster a culture of transparency and engagement by developing change communication materials that resonate with employees and encourage participation in change initiatives
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies, using metrics and feedback to continuously improve and adapt approaches
  • Support the development and execution of crisis communication plans as needed, ensuring timely and accurate information dissemination during critical periods
  • Provide training and support to managers and leaders on effective communication practices during times of change
  • Operate to develop, lead and coordinate broad-based change external and internal communications initiatives
  • Act as an external spokesperson and participate in cross-functional teams for complex inquiries and project activities
  • Engage in other duties as needed that support our Values and help deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strategic thinker with behavioral science expertise or experience with proven change methodologies (such as Proci’s ADKAR model)
  • Passion for storytelling, change management, and delivering results