Communications Rep

HEB•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Our Communications Representative with Public Affairs, is writer and visual content producer who can develop and execute communication strategies and high-quality photo and video content for external and internal use. KEY RESPONSIBILITY & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Help build and execute communications strategy for external and internal use Collaborates with internal stakeholders to craft effective messaging Align messaging with leadership and business priorities Write, edit, and publish accurate and engaging communications for external and internal use to include press releases, social media, talking points, and other official company communication Have capacity to capture, design, and edit high-quality visual materials including videos, photos, graphics, and other digital content Support efforts around media relations and media outreach Support crisis communications strategy and messaging Assists with communications support for business initiatives and assigned client groups Understanding of analytics and media monitoring to improve engagement Stays up to date with current affairs, industry news, and trends Works independently under general supervision; takes ownership of basic to moderately complex deliverables Support with community engagement and outreach opportunities The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. QUALIFICATIONS & KEY REQUIREMENTS: Intermediate individual contributor in a professional role. Works independently within an established framework, receiving detailed instructions only on new assignments. Possesses specialized knowledge and skills required to perform the role. Applies practical knowledge, learned theories, concepts, principles, and methodologies to difficult but non-complex, conventional assignments. Majority of work efforts are focused on meeting objectives related to implementation or delivery of processes, programs, and/or policies Builds productive internal and external working relationships Bachelor's degree or additional role-relevant experience. 2+ years of relevant experience preferred 2+ years of communications experience including writing / editing content for print and digital communications channels Ability to exercise confidentiality and demonstrate high integrity / professional standards Strong communication and presentation skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud products such as Premier Pro, Photoshop, and Lightroom Understanding of content management systems such as Wordpress Ability to use digital collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Slack (preferred) A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS: Function in a fast-paced, office environment Work extended hours; sit for extended periods Occasionally lift 20 lbs or more The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Intermediate individual contributor in a professional role. Works independently within an established framework, receiving detailed instructions only on new assignments. Possesses specialized knowledge and skills required to perform the role. Applies practical knowledge, learned theories, concepts, principles, and methodologies to difficult but non-complex, conventional assignments. Majority of work efforts are focused on meeting objectives related to implementation or delivery of processes, programs, and/or policies
Builds productive internal and external working relationships
Bachelor's degree or additional role-relevant experience. 2+ years of relevant experience preferred
2+ years of communications experience including writing / editing content for print and digital communications channels
Ability to exercise confidentiality and demonstrate high integrity / professional standards
Strong communication and presentation skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud products such as Premier Pro, Photoshop, and Lightroom
Understanding of content management systems such as Wordpress
A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience

Nice To Haves

Ability to use digital collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Slack (preferred)

Responsibilities

Help build and execute communications strategy for external and internal use
Collaborates with internal stakeholders to craft effective messaging
Align messaging with leadership and business priorities
Write, edit, and publish accurate and engaging communications for external and internal use to include press releases, social media, talking points, and other official company communication
Have capacity to capture, design, and edit high-quality visual materials including videos, photos, graphics, and other digital content
Support efforts around media relations and media outreach
Support crisis communications strategy and messaging
Assists with communications support for business initiatives and assigned client groups
Understanding of analytics and media monitoring to improve engagement
Stays up to date with current affairs, industry news, and trends
Works independently under general supervision; takes ownership of basic to moderately complex deliverables
Support with community engagement and outreach opportunities