WGL - Manager, Communications
If you’re energized by shaping narratives that matter, helping educate stakeholders and the community, and building understanding of the true value of the energy that powers their daily lives - this role is built for you.
Washington Gas and SEMCO Energy are building a modern, high-impact communications team. Every day brings something new - cross-functional strategy work, media engagement, issues management, event support, policy conversations, and executive storytelling. You’ll be at the center of one of the most important conversations in the region: the future of energy, the benefits of natural gas, and the policies shaping it.
If you have strong media relationships, a passion for energy policy or regulated industry communications, and the drive to build something meaningful, you’ll thrive here.
What You’ll Do
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
Provide communications support for corporate events, community engagements, regulatory hearings, and internal employee events
Draft speeches, executive communications, and talking points for the CEO and senior leadership
Act as a key liaison across departments to ensure communications is embedded in decision-making
Participate in internal working groups and project teams to anticipate communication needs
Who You Are
Experienced in media relations with existing relationships, ideally in energy, utilities, or regulated industries
High‑energy, proactive, and deeply motivated - someone who naturally stays ahead of the story, not behind it
Skilled at developing messaging and communications strategies for diverse audiences including policymakers, customers, regulators, and employees
Comfortable in advocacy or public affairs environments and interested in energy policy, the role of natural gas, and strategic storytelling
Excited about attending conferences, events, and community activities
Effective at partnering cross‑functionally
Drawn to the opportunity of a function in the rebuild stage
Experience and Skills
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
Why Join WGL?
Your work directly impacts how customers, policymakers, and communities understand the role of natural gas, energy policy, and reliable infrastructure at a pivotal moment in the industry
Join a team in rebuilding mode where your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and you have room to create the systems, strategy, and storytelling foundation for years to come
Work closely with senior executives, attend key events and hearings, and lead communications efforts across the region and within the organization
We offer a competitive salary range of $123,800 to $180,125 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply.
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For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
For U.S. hires: WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.
U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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What We Do
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.
