Communications Specialist/Copywriter

Knight Transportation • Phoenix, AZ

2d • $60,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Knight as a Communications Specialist/Copywriter!! Why You’ll Love This Role You’ll get hands-on experience telling real stories—from drivers on the road to leaders in the office—and see your work published across websites, social media, newsletters, and internal channels. No two days will look the same. You’ll write, interview, create, publish, and collaborate across teams while learning how a large national organization communicates. You’ll work alongside a supportive creative and communications team that values ideas, curiosity, and growth. You’ll build practical skills in communications, digital marketing, and content performance measurement that will help grow your career. Your work will have real impact—helping connect employees, support drivers, and strengthen the Knight brand. You’ll have opportunities to learn new tools, platforms, and best practices while contributing to meaningful projects from day one.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in communications, marketing, digital content, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong writing skills with attention to tone, clarity, and detail.
• Basic experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, or similar tools) or a willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with website content management systems and digital platforms preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration skills and a willingness to learn from feedback.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in or basic knowledge of the transportation or logistics industry preferred.
• Basic understanding of digital communications or marketing metrics is a plus.
• A writing/content portfolio is preferred; we'd love to see examples of your work - writing samples, social content, or other relevant projects that showcase your skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with our in-house creative team to guide the development of organization's brand voice across a variety of communication channels while creating engaging internal and external content that will turn heads.
• Support the in-house creative and communications team in applying the organization’s brand voice across internal and external communication channels.
• Write and produce content for a variety of stakeholders, including drivers, office employees, and customers.
• Help ensure brand voice and messaging are consistently applied across communications and that information is accurate and clearly communicated.
• Assist with the transition to and ongoing use of a new employee experience platform.
• Help manage company intranet sites by creating, updating, and publishing content to ensure timely and effective communication.
• Create, update, and publish digital content for screens across our national network of terminals and offices.
• Assist with the creation and publication of the organization’s weekly newsletter, including gathering content, scheduling, and editing.
• Conduct interviews with drivers, office employees, and leaders and help develop written content for blogs, articles, website pages, and internal communications.
• Assist the Social Media Strategist by helping develop, write, and coordinate content for both paid and organic social media campaigns.
• Write creative copy for social media, email, website content, video scripts, and other digital and print materials.
• Support website content updates by publishing and maintaining content in the CMS, following brand guidelines and basic SEO best practices.
• Assist with content-related reporting by tracking basic performance metrics (such as engagement, open rates, and page views) and helping gather insights to inform future content.
• Collaborate with departments across the organization to support their communication needs.
• Assist with campaigns and initiatives that promote the Knight brand and engage drivers, employees, and customers.
• Provide general support to the communications team and proactively assist others in meeting department and organizational goals.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience and geographic location.
• Potential bonus pay based on company performance.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes:
• 401(K)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees