Communications Specialist

XL Construction•Milpitas, CA

15h•$81,000 - $97,000

About The Position

Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic communications professional to join our team! You will be responsible for leading communications initiatives that increase brand visibility and position XL Construction and our trade entities for future growth. The ideal candidate will possess skills in digital, social media, and written communications and keen attention to detail. Collaboration with individuals and teams throughout our organization will be essential to success in this role.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in marketing and/or communications, preferably in the AEC industry
Degree in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations or relevant field preferred
Basic knowledge of current communications practices and techniques
Excellent design sense with a high level of creativity
Strong technical proficiency in: Adobe Creative Suite Canva Microsoft Office Project management tool such as Asana, Basecamp CRM systems such as Salesforce, Deltek, Unanet Social media management tools such as Hootsuite CMS systems for websites such as Wix, Wordpress Company intranet platforms such as Interact
Technical Ability: excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills; keen attention to detail
Industry Knowledge: basic understanding of the business of the AEC industry
Collaboration: ability to build constructive and effective relationships at all levels internally and externally
Organization: excellent organization skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively while managing multiple demands
Teamwork: team player with a can-do attitude and willingness to pitch in to help get the work done, even if it requires overtime
Continuous Learning: desire to learn and continually seek opportunities for growth
Values: aligned with our values of We Not Me, Be True, and Go Beyond
Key Competencies Courageous Leader Bridge Builder Continuous Learner Business Acumen

Responsibilities

Write and publish content for websites, thought leadership articles, newsletters, advertising and sponsorship opportunities, and social media platforms
Develop winning submissions for public speaking and award opportunities.
Develop and manage the company’s social media calendar.
Capture analytics and metrics on website traffic, social media, and media coverage of the organization’s brands to gain insights and course correct to increase engagement.
Write and publish content for internal communications and make updates to the company intranet.
Create content for internal company events and initiatives (i.e., safety week, construction inclusion week)
Support branding and signage maintenance at office and jobsite locations
Coordinate and catalog project photography and videography
Conduct market research as requested, including competitor analysis and client research
Edit content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style.
Presentation development
Document formatting
Content library organization and management