Communications Specialist

About the role

The Communications Specialist position is ideal for a highly collaborative, self-motivated professional looking to help bring the company’s strategic core to life. This role contributes to impactful communications that support the team’s overall effectiveness and reach.

Responsibilities

• Execute campaigns to internal audiences via a multi-channel approach, including email/ newsletters, SMS, intranet, signage, social media, video, merch drops and live/ virtual events
• Curate content to enhance our presence on LinkedIn, leveraging the platform as an employer branding tool
• Create and maintain archives of all communication assets
• Coordinate within the team’s project management system/ content calendar to ensure the timely dissemination of information
• Test and implement new tools, features and functionality across all devices
• Update distribution lists, ensuring the proper import and data flow between systems
• Draft communications as requested, contributing to newsletter features as part of our brand journalism and storytelling strategy
• Maintain two-way channels (e.g., employee intranet and Teams discussions, social), recommend new topics/ questions to pose and collaborate with colleagues to facilitate responses as needed
• Partner with the Facilities and PR teams to plan and execute employee events
• Continuously explore the latest trends, tools and best practices in digital communications and content management; offer and implement new ideas
• Track metrics to help drive improvements and overall communications goals

Requirements

• BA/BS/BFA in Communications, Digital Marketing, IT or related major/ 2-3 years related experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Canva and the fundamentals of CMS, SMS and email marketing
• Excellent verbal + written communication skills
• An eye for detail and accurate, high-quality work
• Proactive, resourceful, creative and passionate about each project
• Nimble in a fast-paced environment with strong organization and prioritization skills
• Well versed in the latest digital communication trends, tools and best practices
• Able to translate data/information into compelling, easy to understand messages and designs that effectively communicate ideas
• Natural collaborator who can work comfortably across all levels of the organization
• Enthusiastic about growth and developing new skills
• Able to adapt communication style and leverage current trends to effectively engage diverse audiences and support a dynamic workplace culture
• Someone who maintains a positive outlook and vibes with the team

Qualifications

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs. occasionally (e.g. files, boxes of documents)
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents
• Frequent visual activity required for reviewing documents, spreadsheets, and computer screens
• Occasional standing, walking, and reaching within the office environment

Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Canva
• Content Management Systems
• SMS and Email Marketing
• Design Software

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) match
• PTO
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Pay

USD $53,700.00 - USD $68,700.00 /Yr.