Senior Corporate Events Specialist

Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve more than 1.3 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. LG&E serves 334,000 natural gas and 433,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties. KU serves 569,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and five counties in Virginia. LG&E and KU are major employers and active supporters of the communities they serve. They empower employees, community members and initiatives across their service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability and wellbeing. Overview Supports the advancement of company business objectives and brand reputation by developing, executing and evaluating high-impact communications initiatives. Within the Communications and Corporate Responsibility Department, provides strategic communications support for large company events, leadership forums, employee activities, sponsorship activations, media events and other high-visibility programs that require cross-functional planning, clear messaging and stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities Develops communications strategies and materials that help inform and engage internal and external audiences while supporting the company’s objectives, safety culture and brand reputation. Distills complex information into simple, meaningful and understandable communications to be shared with key internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to employees, retirees, business partners, industry peers, company leadership, community partners and media. Provides proactive, effective communications support and counsel. This includes understanding objectives, anticipating communication needs and developing appropriate plans and materials. Prepares and helps coordinate presentations, scripts, event collateral, speaking remarks, employee articles, attendee communications, displays and visuals. Ability to independently manage and help execute large, complex, high-visibility projects. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. Qualifications Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or related field. Required Experience: 6+ years of experience in communications and event planning with proven experience and increasing levels of responsibility. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated ability to help plan events and execute the supporting communications needs. Strong communications and analytical skills with demonstrated ability to support technical, operational or initiative-based subjects. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with fellow employees, subject matter experts, vendors and external partners. Possess an understanding of computer function and applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr LG&E and KU Energy