Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law. Do something that means something at Williams. This isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours. As Communications Specialist Sr. on the Internal Communications team, you will serve as the liaison for implementation of the corporate communications strategy related to your assigned area of focus. You will proactively handle and neutralize sensitive issues and thoroughly understand the business and other issues that impact your area. The ability to collaborate with others, build company partner relationships and work independently on multiple sophisticated assignments are keys to success! Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us. A Day in the Life: In this role, you will have the opportunity to improve employee engagement and further strengthen the company’s brand from within. You will serve as a crucial communications partner for one or more executives and their teams, providing strategic counsel and developing and implementing communication plans to help achieve Williams' business objectives. You will work as part of a larger team to coordinate internal messaging and priorities, create compelling content that inspires changes in employee behavior while collaborating with peers across the company to generate excitement, awareness, trust and pride. The successful candidate for this role will work collaboratively with various internal partners and the ability to understand complex information, simplify messages and plan effective change management. The ability to maintain integrity and apply discretion appropriately is vital. You must be a demonstrated writer able to deliver nuanced and engaging communications for varied internal audiences, demonstrate experience in creatively solving problems and work with minimal guidance while balancing projects simultaneously. Other day-to-day work may include: + Distilling sophisticated technical or financial information into manageable concepts and content + Identifying and developing proactive content for Williams’ internal communications channels, blending business narratives and creative storytelling to push engaging content + Collaborating with others to provide timely internal response and support for unanticipated events, sensitive issues and critical incidents + Supporting communications for organizational changes Responsibilities/Expectations: + Provides communication counsel to executives and other internal partners in support of their and the business' objectives + Creates and completes communication plans to achieve those goals and support organizational change activities + Writes content for a variety of internal audiences and mediums, including company’s internal communications digital platform, newsletters, company-wide emails, presentations and town halls + Partners and interacts with senior management on communications and engagement initiatives, projects and programs, helping them deliver written and spoken communications in a way that resonates and builds trust with employees + Strategizes to identify ways to repurpose internal content for external use + Other duties as assigned Education/Years of Experience: + Required: Bachelor's degree in strategic communications, public relations, journalism, media relations or related field and a minimum of five (5) years’ related experience Other Requirements: + Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, specifically Excel, and PC skills + Excellent writing and editing skills required, as well as a solid understanding of AP style + Previous experience leading and managing strategic and/or complex communication plans + Results-oriented with the proven ability to work both independently and in a collaborative environment + Excellent problem-solving, a keen attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure while handling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment + Preferred: Experience with SharePoint Online + Preferred: Experience with third-party internal content management tools + Preferred: Knowledge of the energy industry or experience in providing communications in a highly technical environment About Tulsa: Our corporate headquarters is located in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, the 2nd largest city in Oklahoma and the 47th most populous in the U.S. Tulsa is known as the Mother of "The Mother Road" - Route 66, and boasts impressive art deco architecture, the #1 city park in the U.S. (The Gathering Place) and is a great venue for live music. It's an easy place to get in and out of, with more than 20 non-stop flight destinations offered at Tulsa International Airport. Tulsa is listed on CNN Travel's best destinations to visit in 2022! (https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/where-to-travel-best-destinations-2022/index.html) Tulsa is not only a great place to live, but it's affordable. According to the 2019 Economic Report from Tulsa's Future, the cost of living is 8 percent below the U.S. average. There is no place like T-Town. Check out visittulsa.com to learn more! Why Choose Williams? We are committed to providing our employees with competitive compensation and benefits as part of your Total Rewards package to help protect your current and future physical, emotional, and financial health. We generally offer health benefit programs to our employees and their families that are competitive and flexible enough to meet your needs, and retirement benefits to allow you to invest now for financial security when you retire . With rich learning and development programming and a high internal mobility rate, you are not just applying to a job with Williams; you are embarking on an exciting career! + Competitive compensation + Annual incentive program + Hybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based roles + Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles + 401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution + Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits + Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits + A consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account + Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Paid time off, including floating and company holidays + Wellness Program with annual rewards + Employee stock purchase plan + Robust employee learning and development + High internal mobility (we promote from within) + Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent) + Fertility coverage and adoption benefits + Domestic partner benefits + Educational reimbursement + Non-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer + Employee resource groups + Employee assistance programs + Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative + Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes Williams has a long history of making a significant difference in the communities where we live and work, and we strive to cultivate an environment of employee inclusion, innovation and passion that values all voices and opinions. We help each other succeed and great things happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Together, we make clean energy happen. Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time. For more information, please visit https://www.williams.com/careers/total-rewards/ . Education Requirements: Skill Requirements: Competency Requirements: Why Williams? Looking to apply your passion and skills to the innovative and vital work that helps fuel the clean energy economy? As the world demands reliable, low-cost, low-carbon energy, Williams will be there. We currently handle one third of the natural gas in the United States that is used every day to heat homes, cook food and generate electricity. We don’t offer jobs; we offer career opportunities that include: + Competitive compensation and inclusive benefits + Growth and development opportunities + An inclusive culture where you can be yourself + Opportunities to get involved in the community where you work and live + Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including hybrid schedules We’re proud of our innovative people who want to make the world a better place and invite you to explore how you can help us make clean energy happen. Apply now!