Communications Specialist

Crest Industries • Pineville, LA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Come join our team at Crest Operations ! With companies located across the United States, Crest Industries is committed to bringing together the best people and the right resources to meet today’s challenges and deliver the innovations of tomorrow. With significant recent growth and company acquisitions, Crest more than ever is a catalyst for change, using a little grit and a lot of determination to drive a forward movement for our customers and our employees. Crest Operations is seeking a Communications Specialist to support communication initiatives to drive business, culture, and brand objectives throughout Crest Industries. This position will collaborate with team members across Crest and our business units to tell our story by developing content and deploying it across multiple platforms. This is a multifaceted role that impacts our organization's success: approximately 50% of your time will be dedicated to internal communications and employee engagement and 50% to external communication and branding. This role will focus on strengthening communications quality and consistency and increasing engagement across key channels. You are a proactive communicator with strong writing skills and a passion for storytelling. You excel at translating complex information into clear, compelling content and enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You bring creativity, initiative, and the ability to build strong relationships across diverse teams. You’re flexible, resourceful, and committed to supporting a wide range of communications needs while contributing to a positive and engaged organizational culture. You are a champion of Crest Industries’ values of doing the right thing, winning together, questioning the status quo, and rising to the challenge. If you’re a quick learner who is eager to continuously improve and grow with our organization, this is the right fit for you. Founded in 1958, we’ve seen our share of struggles. We’ve failed. We’ve learned and we’ve adapted. We will continue to grow and evolve to meet our customers’ ever-changing needs. To do this, there are three forces that we leverage that will not change: Our Solid Foundation, Innovation, and The Right People. When we bring these three forces together, we get a forward movement . Our logo reflects our respect for the past and our legacy but also supports where our industries are going. THE RIGHT PEOPLE We hire people who share our values and we put the right people in the right seats , with the skill sets that fit our customers’ challenges and we work hard to develop our people . Our people come to work because it feels like home, no matter where they are from. We place each other above egos because, at Crest, our coworkers are like your family. And like family, we believe in honest and clear communication so that the path towards our customers’ success is a united effort .

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, or a similar field with at least two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Strong writing skills.
• Passion for building relationships and creating a healthy company culture.
• Verified experience in communications, social media, and event management.
• Proficiency in graphic design (Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, etc.)
• Experience operating a DSLR camera for photo and video shooting.
• Be prepared to provide a portfolio of your work.
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, walking.
• Mental requirements include: Problem solving, ability to concentrate, oral and written communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Production experience using Adobe Creative Cloud tools (Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, After Effects) is preferred.
• Experience with mobile-optimized content creation (photo, video, graphics) is preferred.
• Ability to master technical systems and communicate using metrics and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Support creation and implementation of internal communication strategy to enhance employee engagement and retention and to promote a healthy workplace culture.
• Create engaging and informative content for various internal communication channels through graphic design, video shooting and editing, and general corporate communications.
• Coordinate company-wide digital and in-person employee events to promote engagement and connection across the Crest Family of Companies.
• Manage social media strategy and corporate digital presence on interactive social platforms.
• Lead company strategy for local community events and outreach efforts – this includes occasional weekend or after-hours events.
• Work collaboratively with embedded Marketing, HR, and Talent Acquisition teams to support and manage multiple initiatives and boost interactivity amongst Crest teams and their communities.
• Stay informed on market trends and innovations and analyze opportunities to implement new programs and initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level