Communications Specialist II

Consumers Energy•Jackson, MI

79d•$27 - $33•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a contract role through Magnit for Consumers Energy in Jackson, Michigan. This role is hybrid to Jackson, Michigan and requires reporting 3 days a week onsite. Responsibilities: Facilitation of stakeholder impact analyses to identify targeted audiences; Coordination with subject matter expertise to understand the extent of changes and how changes will impact the intended audience; Recommendation of effective communication strategies and channels to effectively communicate with impacted audiences based on their needs; Development of communication material to support communication strategies with stakeholders - including but not limited to emails, intranet articles, infographics, PowerPoint presentations, training materials, frequently asked questions, leader talking points, 1-page overviews/summaries, etc. Development of visual illustrations to summarize complex business problems and the approach to implementing long-term sustainable solutions Coordinate and manage the execution of delivering communication materials to intended audiences in accordance with project timelines Evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies and demonstrate agility by adjusting future communication approaches when needed

Requirements

Basic graphic design (PowerPoint, Canva)
Understanding of change management strategies & techniques
Ability to summarize and synthesize information in a way that is engaging, memberable and digestable
Ability to work in a fast-paced setting and manage assignments with tight deadlines from multiple sources
Ability to anticipate risks and barrier to effective communication and delivery dates
Demonstrate agility by quickly adjusting as the needs of the business change
Strong presentation skills
Self-motivated and ability to work collaboratively and independently
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
Strong planning and organizational skills
4 year degree in related field required

Responsibilities

Facilitation of stakeholder impact analyses to identify targeted audiences
Coordination with subject matter expertise to understand the extent of changes and how changes will impact the intended audience
Recommendation of effective communication strategies and channels to effectively communicate with impacted audiences based on their needs
Development of communication material to support communication strategies with stakeholders - including but not limited to emails, intranet articles, infographics, PowerPoint presentations, training materials, frequently asked questions, leader talking points, 1-page overviews/summaries, etc.
Development of visual illustrations to summarize complex business problems and the approach to implementing long-term sustainable solutions
Coordinate and manage the execution of delivering communication materials to intended audiences in accordance with project timelines
Evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies and demonstrate agility by adjusting future communication approaches when needed