Communications Specialist

Pep Boys • Bala Cynwyd, PA

387d

About The Position

The Communications Specialist position at Pep Boys is a key role within the corporate communications team, reporting to the AVP of Marketing. This position focuses on developing key messaging, creating collateral, and providing project support to achieve the team's goals. The role emphasizes writing, content development, project management, and overall departmental support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communication, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Four to six years of direct experience in a marketing, public relations, or communications role.
• Experience working in or with a PR agency.
• Strong professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Event planning skills.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to connect with cross-functional teams and different audiences.
• High level of organization, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Comfortable operating in a high-performing, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work special hours and be on call outside of business hours.

Responsibilities

• Develop content for internal and external audiences, including articles, highlights, and multimedia galleries.
• Provide support for various events such as employee appreciation meetings, Town Halls, and industry-related opportunities, which may require in-person attendance and set-up/breakdown activities.
• Oversee and manage the general communication email box.
• Contribute to Editorial Calendars and execute assigned writing tasks.
• Create and distribute News Clipping Executive Summaries.
• Serve as the lead team user for email list management and distribution.
• Act as a key user of the internal intranet, driving strategy and implementation to enhance employee engagement and ensure consistent content updates.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners on calendars, projects, and other deliverables as assigned.
• Perform other administrative duties, including expense and invoice management, budget reporting, and team meeting agenda development.
• Assist in driving continuous improvement efforts within the communications function, anticipating opportunities or roadblocks, and proposing innovative solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees