Senior Corporate Communications Specialist II

Summary Of Duties

• Serves as a strategic communications partner responsible for developing clear, compelling messaging that supports enterprise priorities and senior leadership communications.
• Plays a central role in executive communications, employee engagement, and editorial excellence across the organization.
• Collaborates closely with senior leaders and cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality communications that inform, align, and engage employees globally.
• Operates with a high degree of independence, exercising sound judgment while managing complex and sensitive communications.

Essential Functions Performed

• Develops and refines communications for senior leaders, including organizational announcements, town halls, All Hands meetings, and key business updates.
• PARTNERS WITH LEADERS TO ENSURE MESSAGING IS CLEAR, CONSISTENT, AND ALIGNED WITH COMPANY STRATEGY AND PRIORITIES.
• LEADS THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF COMMUNICATION PLANS THAT SUPPORT BUSINESS PRIORITIES, ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES, AND ENTERPRISE INITIATIVES.
• ENSURES ALIGNMENT AND CONSISTENCY OF MESSAGES ACROSS FUNCTIONS, BUSINESS UNITS, AND GEOGRAPHIC REGIONS.
• SERVES AS A PRIMARY WRITER AND EDITOR FOR HIGH-VISIBILITY COMMUNICATIONS AND CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS EMAILS.
• ESTABLISHES AND MAINTAINS HIGH STANDARDS FOR CLARITY, TONE, AND QUALITY ACROSS ALL COMMUNICATIONS.
• REVIEWS AND REFINES CONTENT DEVELOPED BY OTHERS TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY AND PROFESSIONALISM.
• COLLABORATES WITH INTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS INCLUDING HUMAN RESOURCES, LEGAL, COMMERCIAL, AND OPERATIONS TEAMS TO DEVELOP AND DELIVER COORDINATED COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES.
• PROVIDES GUIDANCE AND BEST PRACTICES TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATION EFFECTIVENESS ACROSS THE ORGANIZATION.
• SUPPORTS AND MANAGES CONTENT ACROSS INTERNAL COMMUNICATION CHANNELS, INCLUDING EMAIL, INTRANET, AND DIGITAL PLATFORMS.
• ENSURES CONTENT IS ENGAGING, RELEVANT, AND ALIGNED WITH ENTERPRISE MESSAGEING PRIORITIES.
• HANDLES SENSITIVE AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION WITH DISCRETION.
• SUPPORTS COMMUNICATION OF COMPLEX OR HIGH-Impact TOPICS, INCLUDING ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES AND BUSINESS UPDATES.
• CONTRIBUTES TO ENTERPRISE-WIDE COMMUNICATION EFFECTIVENESS AND SUPPORTS ALIGNMENT ACROSS A GLOBAL EMPLOYEE POPULATION.
• INFLUENCES MESSAGE CLARITY, LEADERSHIP CREDIBILITY, AND EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT.
• MAY PROVIDE GUIDANCE, INFORMAL COACHING, AND EDITORIAL DIRECTION TO OTHER TEAM MEMBERS AND STAKEHOLDERS.
• LEADS AND EXECUTES STRATEGIC PUBLIC RELATIONS INITIATIVES, INCLUDING MEDIA RELATIONS, PRESS RELEASES, AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP CAMPAIGNS TO ENHANCE BRAND REPUTATION AND VISIBILITY ACROSS GLOBAL MARKETS.
• DEVELOPS AND OVERSEES CRISIS COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES, ENSURING TIMELY, CONSISTENT, AND ACCURATE MESSAGING THAT PROTECTS ORGANIZATIONAL REPUTATION AND ALIGNS WITH CORPORATE OBJECTIVES.

Essential Physical/Environmental Demands

• Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. -- local practice may apply.
• Sitting
• Standing
• Bending
• Visual acuity
• Color perception
• Depth perception
• Reading
• Field of vision/peripheral
• Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience with twelve (12) years of experience in corporate communications, digital communications, internal communications, or public relations.
• Experience supporting senior leaders, preferably at the Executive or C-suite level.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute communication strategies within a complex, matrixed organization.
• Editorial experience.

Competencies

• Project management
• Organization
• Writing
• Verbal Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Continuous Improvement
• Analytical Skills
• Teamwork
• Results oriented
• Customer Service

Comments

• Infectious Control Risk Category III
• The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs.
• Risk category III states employment and procedures that do not require exposure.
• As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:
• Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights
• Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)
• Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic
• Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias
• Employee Garden | Gardening Classes
• 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays
• 401K | Health Savings Account
• To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.
• Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply.
• Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.