Communications Representative (Associate)

: Job Posting End Date 06-16-2025 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date. Job Summary AEP is looking for a creative communicator and storyteller to manage news content for the company intranet, maintain a comprehensive editorial calendar and develop content for a variety of channels, including podcasts, video and more. What You'll Do: AEP is seeking talented and motivated Communications Representative (Associate) to become an integral part of our communications services team.

• Create high-quality, expert communications for employees.
• Assure that messages, materials and approach align with the AEP brand.
• Manage a comprehensive editorial calendar to ensure smooth execution and integrated planning.
• Identify ways to convey information so it is easy to understand and appealing - using a variety of communication tools to generate interest (written articles, infographics, videos, etc.)
• Edit and write external content as needed, including social media posts, web page content, stories, etc.
• Collaborate with other teams to create compelling digital content.

Where You'll Work On-Site at 1 Riverside Plaza, Columbus, OH What We're Looking For:

• Ability to simplify complex topics
• Passion for writing, editing and storytelling across multiple communication channels (intranet, video, email, podcasts, digital signs, posters, etc.)
• Capable of delivering well-crafted materials under deadline
• Energy, resourcefulness and self-motivation
• Demonstrated ability to write and produce content for multiple audiences/stakeholders
• Strong proofreading and editing skills with knowledge of AP Style

What You'll Get: Communications Representative Associate (Grade 04) $52,488 - $65,610 Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in journalism, advertising, communications, public relations, or related degree. Communication Representative (Grade 05) $61,647 - $77,057 Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in, journalism, advertising, communications, public relations or equivalent. Demonstrated oral and written communications skills. Work Experience Requirement: Two years' experience as a Communications Associate (internal) or five years of equivalent experience in a corporate/agency/nonprofit newspaper or broadcast news. In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees. Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do At AEP, we're more than just an energy company — we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you! Compensation Data Compensation Grade: SP20-004 Compensation Range: $52,488.00-65,610.50 USD The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Hear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one. It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.