Tennessee Valley Authority · 1 day ago
Senior Consultant, Nuclear Communications (Fleet Center) - 518191
Chattanooga, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expTennessee Valley Authority is a government agency that provides electricity for the Tennessee Valley. They are seeking a Senior Consultant in Nuclear Communications to collaborate with business leaders and develop communications strategies that support corporate and fleet initiatives in the nuclear sector.
Electrical DistributionEnergyGovernment
Responsibilities
Exhibits and promotes integrity, respect and authenticity in all interactions internal or external to TVA Communications and in performance of assigned duties
Demonstrates strong collaboration, open-mindedness and partnership with teammates within and outside the TVA Communications organization
Enhances and protects the TVA reputation and brand; builds understanding and support for the agency’s long-term strategy and enterprise priorities
Models TVA values and competencies, consistently delivering high-quality results and managing complex communications issues and projects for the agency
Creates, develops and executes nuclear communications strategies, plans and approaches to deliver effective and quality communications per the TVA Nuclear Fleet Internal Communications Strategy
Delivers high-quality results and outcomes aligned to TVA Communications goals and objectives along with the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) Corporate Communications Performance Objectives and best practices
Serves as strategic communications counselor for the nuclear site/fleet vice president, plant manager and the full site leadership team. Identifies key issues and provides experienced communications counsel from start to finish
Employs various media (weekly newsletters, written articles, videos, infographics, etc.) to help tell the TVA Nuclear story. Works directly with senior leaders and internal clients to develop strategic communication plans and provide counsel on strategy, positioning, messages, and media mix
Prepares presentations, talking points, briefing documents and other communication materials for key external and internal meetings such as leadership forums, tours, etc
Deploys a cadence of site and/or fleet communications to create a predictable flow of information for supervisors and employees, emphasizing face-to-face communications
Develops a reliable and vigorous two-way information flow using the supervisory chain and meaningful face-to-face communication between leaders and direct reports
Leads and produces nuclear site communications and refueling outage communications, including production of outage newsletters, outage video updates and media advisories/reactive statements, during both planned and unplanned outages
Develops business acumen and understanding of the agency's purpose, people and operations
Manages issues and develops messages for internal and external audiences including supporting and coordinating plant tours
Coordinates with the External Communications Team to support any media inquiries. Responsible for working with the business and External Communications to develop media advisories, new releases, reactive media statements, etc
Evaluates the effectiveness of the overall site communications program and makes continuous improvements
Collaborates with other communication subject matter experts and leaders
Supports the Emergency Response Organization, and the Public Information organization in particular, in accordance with Emergency Plan procedures. Serves as part of TVA’s crisis communications team and participates in storm/emergency response
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or closely related discipline
8+ years related work experience
Excellent verbal, written and editorial communications skills
Strong writer (Knowledge of AP style preferred), including experience preparing executive presentations, talking points, briefing documents and other communication materials for key external and internal meetings. Writing samples may be requested
Strong strategic communication skills
Media relations experience serving as a spokesperson including strategy and message development
Strong experience developing and implementing communications plans to effectively manage response to complex and emerging issues
Experience working with senior levels of management and providing executive counsel and coaching for media interviews, presentations/speeches
Experience representing the company externally with challenging audiences in challenging situations
Ability to balance immediate and long-term priorities
Proven ability to build trusted, sustainable relationships within the business and across HR&C
Experience and ability working alongside senior leaders/executives to coach and influence outcomes
Demonstrated ability to make sound business judgments and drawing conclusions that ensure validity, identifies alternatives and develops specific recommendations
Strong business acumen/business experience and continuous improvement methodologies
Strong customer service, interpersonal and collaboration skills
Ability to adapt to changes quickly, proposing and implementing thoughtful solutions
Experience working in a matrix organization
Experience in crisis communications
Incumbent may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance based on position/access requirements and essential job functions
Preferred
Prior experience in the nuclear industry is a plus
Preferred experience in the nuclear energy industry
Company
Tennessee Valley Authority
Tennessee Valley Authority is a corporate agency that provides electricity for business customers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$404MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-12-02Grant· $400M
2019-03-29Debt Financing· $4M
Leadership Team
Jeff Lyash
President & CEO
John Thomas
Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President Financial Services
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