Corporate Communications Specialist

Asbury Automotive•Sandy Springs, GA

67d•Onsite

About The Position

Do you enjoy writing and telling stories? Are you passionate about driving cultural change through effective communications? Do you want to make a lasting impact on employee engagement at a Fortune 500 company? If so, this job might be perfect for you! The Communications Specialist serves as a member of the Human Resources and Communications team at Asbury and supports company-wide communications initiatives. This person will be responsible for supporting the business units' key objectives including bolstering the company's image, developing and implementing effective communications to more than 16,000 employees across 15 states, working with media outlets, supporting increased collaboration across the company's different departments, supporting dealerships and General Managers in implementing effective communications tools, and sharing stories and content throughout the organization. This role will report to the Head of Corporate Communications + PR with frequent interaction with the Human Resources team. The job is based at Asbury's Corporate Headquarters in Sandy Springs, GA and may periodically require travel.

Requirements

Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills required
Excellent project management skills
Great interviewer and storyteller
Experience with social and traditional media
Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud and/or Canva
Team player
Proactive mindset
A resourceful self-starter
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or related field
Two to four years of experience in communications/public relations

Nice To Haves

Photography, videography and editing skills a plus

Responsibilities

Managing and supporting internal communications channels
Writing people stories to be published on internal and external communications channels
Developing intranet content
Writing internal and external promotional materials
Managing media relationships and press inquiries
Managing of video projects
Social media content creation and management
Assisting with executive communications, including presentations
Assisting with national, dealership or market communications, including press releases
Light graphic design work and ensuring materials meet brand standards
Supporting key initiatives, including human resources, benefits, compensation, recruiting sustainability, safety, and diversity and inclusion

Benefits

Weekly pay
Paid holidays & paid time off
Deferred Holiday Pay Match
Paid training
Stock Awards (select management and front-line team member's eligible)
Insurance: medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plans
Up to 12 weeks paid pregnancy leave (disability leave)
Paid Parental Leave
Health savings
Flex spending accounts (tax free)
Short-term and Long-term disability plans
Life Insurance (Whole Life and Term)
401k with company match
Digital career path tool to assist with career development
Continuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management System
Professional growth and development opportunities Additional advantages
Student loan relief resources
Employee assistance program
Employee discounts on parts and service repairs
Scholarship awards
Opportunities to join our community service initiatives, which includes paid volunteer hours
Aggressive Employee referral program with bonus opportunities