Communications Specialist & Project Coordinator

Position Summary

Responsibilities

• Executive Consultation & Strategy
• Interface directly with corporate executives to capture presentation objectives and narrative flow.
• Analyze complex business concepts and ask clarifying questions to ensure strategic alignment.
• Distill executive input into actionable direction for design.
• Project Management
• Cook up deliverables of multiple presentation projects simultaneously.
• Manage timelines, version control, and stakeholder feedback.
• Serve as the on-site point of contact for project status updates.
• Keynote Experience (Bonus)
• Develop presentation decks that align with client branding and project objectives.
• Understand complex ideas and executive strategy. Provide clear direction for our design team to turn these into easily understandable visual formats, ensuring clarity and impact.
• Ensure all materials adhere to established brand guidelines and corporate standards.
• Aid in copywriting and proofreading all materials before delivering to client.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Must demonstrate the professional presence required to interact with C-suite leadership.
• Technical Proficiency: Working knowledge of Apple Keynote. Familiarity with standard project management software and macOS ecosystems.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to synthesize high-level corporate strategy into visual storytelling.
• Professionalism: Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and represent the organization effectively in a corporate office environment.
• Flexibility: Must be able to work on-site 2-3 days per week in Sunnyvale, CA, as required by the executive schedule. Work from home is available otherwise. Role will likely start part-time, and can transition to full-time for the right candidate.
• Growth mindset: Desire to continue building skill set through asking questions, working in new programs, and working across design styles.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting executive communications or presentation design.
• Minimum 1 year of experiences designingly natively in Keynote is required. Knowledge of Keynote templating is a plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, and the Adobe Suite are a plus.
• Professional experience and/or higher education in communications, arts, design, and/or business.