Communications Specialist IV (US)

About the role

This role supports internal messaging and employee engagement initiatives for a long-term contract assignment in St Paul, Minnesota. The position will help shape clear, timely, and consistent communications that align with organizational priorities while strengthening how information is shared across teams. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage content, stakeholder coordination, and performance reporting in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive internal communication efforts that keep employees informed, connected, and engaged with company programs and priorities.
• Create, publish, and maintain digital content such as videos, photography, and written posts for internal websites, blogs, and related communication channels.
• Partner with business leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure messaging is accurate, consistent, and aligned with the organization's broader communication approach.
• Use research, data, and relevant experience to develop recommendations on messaging strategy, content focus, and communication timing.
• Plan and coordinate the release of employee communications so announcements align effectively with company initiatives, events, and milestones.
• Track the effectiveness of communication campaigns and present results, insights, and improvement opportunities to stakeholders.
• Prepare and distribute internal materials such as memos, updates, and official notices in collaboration with management and relevant departments.
• Work with legal partners to address communication-related concerns, including content usage and copyright matters.
• Respond to media inquiries as needed or connect requests to the appropriate spokesperson or information resource.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or equivalent relevant training.
• 8 plus years of related experience in communications, internal communications, marketing, or a closely aligned field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Experience developing communication strategies supported by research, analytics, and business context.
• Familiarity with media production, digital content publishing, video or photography coordination, and blog or website content management.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
• Knowledge of communication best practices, content governance, and issue resolution related to published materials.