WGL - Manager, Communications

District of Columbia, USA (On-site)

$124K/yr – $180K/yrManager8+ years expFull time

Posted 6 months ago

Job Summary

Drive strategic corporate communications in a regulated energy context with cross-team collaboration and crisis readiness.

  • Must-have: 8–10 years in communications with crisis and media relations.
  • Standout: Existing media relationships in energy/utilities and regulatory comms.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support the Director of Communications & External Affairs in developing and executing company-wide communications strategies aligned with business priorities, regulatory objectives, and stakeholder needs
  • Gather insights across internal teams to ensure cohesive messaging and integrated communications planning
  • Lead proactive and reactive media relations, including media statements, talking points, pitches, and briefing documents
  • Build and sustain relationships with local media outlets
  • Assist in crisis planning and execution, including rapid response messaging, internal coordination, and stakeholder updates
  • Support incident communications related to safety, regulatory matters, and operational events
  • Oversee high-quality content development across channels (newsletters, speeches, website updates, video scripts, social media, thought leadership)
  • Ensure all communications are accessible, consistent, and aligned with corporate strategy
  • Help build team capacity, processes, and measurement frameworks
  • Serve as an extension of leadership, stepping in to support team management and priority setting as needed

Requirements

  • 8–10 years in communications, public relations, media relations, or public affairs (utility or regulated industry experience is a plus)
  • Demonstrated success managing media inquiries and cultivating reporter relationships
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities under tight timelines
  • Crisis communications and high‑stakes issues management experience
  • Proven ability to collaborate across diverse teams educating stakeholders
  • A strategic mindset paired with a hands-on approach to execution

Preferred

  • Existing media relationships in energy, utilities, or regulated industries
  • Interest in energy policy and regulated industries communications

Benefits

  • health insurance
  • retirement plans
  • paid time off
  • holiday pay
  • 401K matching
  • medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy
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AltaGas Ltd.

We are a leading North American infrastructure company connecting customers and markets to affordable and reliable sources of energy. Every day, we leverage the strength of our people and our assets to connect our customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers, to the doorsteps of homes and businesses, to markets around the world. With a strong portfolio of assets in some of the fastest growing energy markets, including a prominent position in the Montney basin and Utilities in key U.S. jurisdictions, we are developing an integrated footprint capable of delivering sustained value to shareholders and customers for many years to come.

Founded in 1994
Calgary, Alberta, CAN
2.7K employees (107 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$124K/yr – $180K/yr

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WGL - Manager, Communications

AltaGas Ltd. · District of Columbia, USA · On-site