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Media Relations Manager – Georgia Power

As per current corporate policy, you must be** **In the Office 4 Days A Week** **@ 241 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, GA &/or as additionally required.

Prior to Applying/Please Note** **: You must be comfortable working outside normal business hours, including weekends & holidays…while also participating in a rotating on-call schedule.

You must also be willing and able to travel overnight across Georgia for press events, emergency drills, & field operations,** **possibly with very little to no advanced notice** **.

Job Summary

Georgia Power is seeking a dynamic and experienced Media Relations Manager to lead strategic media engagement efforts and serve as a key spokesperson for the company. This role is responsible for managing a team of media professionals, developing proactive and reactive media strategies, and ensuring consistent, accurate, and timely communication with the public and press.

The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator, strong writer, a collaborative leader, and a trusted advisor during both routine operations and crisis situations.

Key Responsibilities

+ Supervise and mentor a team of media relations specialists, ensuring alignment with energy industry issues, company messaging and strategic goals.

+ Act as an official company spokesperson for media inquiries, interviews, and press events. Represent Georgia Power with professionalism and credibility across all media platforms.

+ Develop and execute proactive media strategies that support corporate initiatives, regulatory milestones, community engagement, and emergency response.

+ Provide rapid response and guidance during high-impact events, including storms, outages, and other operational disruptions.

+ Develop and foster relationships with a network of reporters, editors, and journalists covering the company or related topics.

+ Manage and participate in a rotating on-call schedule to ensure 24/7 media coverage and support during urgent company matters, some holidays may be required.

+ Be available for occasional overnight travel across Georgia to support field operations, press events, nuclear power plant emergency drills, and community outreach efforts.

+ Work closely with internal departments including but not limited to Governmental & Regulatory Affairs, Customer Service, Environmental Affairs, and Operations to ensure consistent messaging.

+ Oversee media tracking, coverage reports, sentiment analysis, and reporting to inform leadership and guide strategy.

+ Ability to translate highly technical issues into consumer friendly language

+ Draft press releases, media statements, talking points, and briefing materials for executives and subject matter experts.

Qualifications

+ **Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field**

+ **10+ years of experience in media relations, public affairs, or corporate communications**

+ **Proven experience managing a team and serving as a spokesperson**

+ **Strong understanding of local and national media landscape, including traditional and digital platforms; agency or energy industry experience a plus.**

+ Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills

+ Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

+ Willingness to travel and be available outside normal business hours as needed

**Georgia Power** is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 15005

Job Category: Communications & External Affairs

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power