Engineering Communications Specialist
Job Summary
The Engineering Communications Specialist is a hands-on, high-judgment individual contributor embedded within the Office of the Chief of Staff (OCOS). The role partners directly with Engineering leadership to translate complex technical strategies, operating priorities, and transformation initiatives into clear, compelling, and actionable communications. You will act as a force multiplier for leadership ensuring messages are not just delivered, but understood, retained, and acted upon. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, execution, and narrative and requires both sharp thinking and strong output.
Key Responsibilities
Create high-quality communication assets, including: - Executive presentations and leadership decks - Organization-wide updates, announcements, and narratives - Talking points, FAQs, and summaries - Internal knowledge hub and content platforms
Ensure all communications are clear, concise, audience-appropriate, and high signal
Translate Engineering strategy, transformation efforts, and operating priorities into clear, repeatable messaging
Build and maintain core narrative frameworks used across leadership communications
Drive consistency across forums, channels, and leadership voices
Partner directly with the Chief of Staff and Engineering leaders to: - Shape messaging for all-hands, QBRs, and major milestones - Prepare executives with strong framing and talking points - Serve as a trusted advisor on how and when to communicate (without owning the decisions)
Support communications tied to planning cycles, product milestones, and org changes
Develop structured communication plans for changes in process, tooling, or operating model
Reinforce messaging over time across multiple channels to drive adoption
Partner with Enterprise Communications to ensure alignment with corporate voice and standards
Translate enterprise messaging for Engineering audiences (and vice versa)
Ensure Engineering's story is accurately represented at the enterprise level
Required Skills
Core Capabilities: Exceptional writing and editing skills (you are the final quality bar), Ability to distill complex technical topics into clear, plain language, Strong storytelling instincts and narrative development skills, High judgment and discretion when working with senior leaders
Functional Strengths: Executive-level presentation and slide development, Experience supporting change, transformation, or large-scale initiatives, Comfort working directly with engineers and technical leadership, Strong sense of structure, flow, and visual communication
Ways of Working: Operates independently with minimal direction, Influences without formal authority, Balances speed with accuracy, Thrives in ambiguity and shifting priorities, Detail-oriented without losing the bigger picture
Technical Skills & Tools: Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft 365 Suite (PowerPoint, Word) for creating high-level presentations and executive summaries utilizing data
Preferred Skills
Prior experience working within R&D or Software Development environments
Exposure to engineering, technology, or R&D environments strongly preferred
Experience in matrixed organizations is a plus
Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Jama) as awareness of the broader engineering group's system environment
Required Experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in a communications role
5 years in communications, internal communications, or a similar role
Experience supporting senior leadership in complex organizations
Must possess the technical acumen to understand and communicate effectively with an engineering/technical audience
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field
About the Client
This client is a leading audio technology company designing high-quality speakers and headphones, bringing innovative sound engineering and consumer audio products to market. The organization employs engineers, product designers, communications professionals, and technical program managers who collaborate across global R&D and engineering teams.
About GTT
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.