Date Posted:
September 29, 2026
Position Title:
WGL – Senior Advisor, Communications
Office/Company:
AltaGas
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-13335
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
The role offers a competitive salary range of $95,400 to $138,075 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, this position is eligible for our Short-Term Incentive compensation program. Employees also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and wellness coverage, retirement savings programs, and paid time off.
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Description:
Help shape the conversation behind the energy that powers our communities. Washington Gas and SEMCO Energy are seeking a Senior Communications Advisor to serve as the lead strategic communications partner supporting Utilities leadership and key business priorities. In this highly visible role, you will help protect and enhance the reputation of our utilities through integrated communications strategies, executive communications, media relations, thought leadership, stakeholder engagement, issues management, and crisis communications. As a trusted advisor to senior leaders, you’ll translate complex business initiatives into compelling narratives that resonate with employees, customers, communities, policymakers, regulators, and the media while helping shape the future of energy delivery.
Responsibilities:
• Serve as the primary communications advisor to Utilities leadership, providing strategic counsel on business priorities, reputation, stakeholder engagement, and communications strategy
• Develop and execute integrated communications plans that align with business objectives and strengthen trust with key audiences
• Lead executive communications, including speeches, presentations, talking points, key messages, and thought leadership initiatives
• Manage proactive and reactive media relations activities and support the organization’s response to complex or high-profile issues
• Anticipate emerging risks and develop communications strategies that protect and enhance organizational reputation
• Identify and coordinate executive visibility opportunities, including conferences, speaking engagements, awards programs, and external events
• Build strong partnerships across Public Affairs, Customer Experience, Operations, Community Investment, and other business functions to ensure consistent and aligned messaging
• Support emergency response communications, crisis communications planning, preparedness exercises, and incident response activities
• What You’ll Bring
• 7-10 years of progressively responsible communications experience
• Demonstrated success developing strategic communications plans and providing counsel to senior leaders
• Strong experience in executive communications, speechwriting, media relations, issues management, and stakeholder engagement
Qualifications:
Instructions:
Apply here
Other:
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.
