Communications Specialist

Whitaker Construction • Magna, UT

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a creative and motivated Communications Specialist to help grow and elevate our video storytelling capabilities while supporting broader communications initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys shooting and editing video and is also enthusiastic about contributing to graphic design, social media, and other internal and external communications efforts. You will work closely with the Communications Manager and have the opportunity to help shape how our company tells its story—both internally and within the communities we serve. Whitaker Construction , founded in 1953, has over 70 years of experience in the heavy civil and underground utility construction industry. Whitaker, an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) company, has become one of the largest contractors in the intermountain area with more than 600 employees and nearly 70 crews. We perform sanitary sewer, storm drain, culinary water, irrigation, earthwork, roadway construction, dams, landfills, natural gas pipelines, industrial piping, and telecommunication projects primarily in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado, and Oregon.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field from an accredited four-year university, or a minimum of five years of related experience and/or training
• Strong experience planning, shooting, and editing video
• Proficiency with video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro preferred)
• Working knowledge of graphic design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva)
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong attention to detail and corporate storytelling skills
• Ability to take consistent, high-quality photos using standard photography equipment
• Experience managing or contributing to social media accounts
• Experience with internal and external communications
• Experience with back-end website management (Wix, WordPress, etc.)
• Currently hold or be willing to obtain a Part 107 drone license
• This position requires frequent travel to project sites. Occasional travel to Southern Utah and Idaho may be required.
• Ability to walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 25 pounds frequently
• Ability to work outdoors and be exposed to weather changes, noise, vibrations, and job hazards
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read and write Spanish is a plus
• Knowledge of or experience with SEO and web traffic management
• Experience managing corporate merchandise or promotional items

Responsibilities

• Plan, shoot, and edit video content for internal communications, social media, recruiting, and community storytelling
• Help expand Whitaker Construction’s video capabilities, including short-form, long-form, and project-based videos
• Visit jobsites and work in an active construction environment while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Capture photos and video in the field, at jobsites, events, and company facilities
• Edit videos using Adobe Premiere Pro (or similar), with a strong sense of pacing, storytelling, and brand consistency
• Design graphics for internal and external use (digital and print), including presentations, flyers, signage, and social media assets
• Assist with social media content creation, scheduling, and posting
• Contribute to internal newsletters and company communications
• Support branding initiatives and help maintain consistent visual and messaging standards
• Collaborate with team members across departments to tell meaningful stories about our people, projects, and impact

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): Employees earn shares in the company; all employees have ownership in the company and its success
• Competitive wages
• Health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and supplemental insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation and paid holidays
• Quarterly incentive program (profit sharing)
• Referral bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees