Marketing & Communications Specialist – Internal Communications
About The Position
At Skyward Specialty, our culture is central to our success and believe how we communicate internally is just as important as how we show up externally. The Marketing & Communications Specialist, leading internal communications is responsible for bringing our story to life for employees; connecting them to our strategy, reinforcing our culture, and ensuring they understand the impact of their work on our continued growth. This role sits at the center of the organization, partnering across business leaders, HR, Technology, and the Skyward Foundation to deliver clear, consistent, and engaging communications. It’s an opportunity to help shape the employee experience at a high-growth, people-first and fast-paced specialty insurance company.
Requirements
- 3–5+ years of experience in internal or corporate communications
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule in the Houston, TX corporate office
- Exceptional writing and storytelling skills with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences
- Strong project management and organizational skills with attention to detail
- Experience working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
- Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint, Teams and other Office suite tools
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
Responsibilities
- Execute internal communications strategy aligned to key enterprise Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), culture and priorities
- Maintain an internal editorial calendar aligned to business priorities and key moments
- Ensure consistency of voice, tone, and messaging across all internal channels
- Lead communications supporting employee engagement initiatives, campaigns, and cultural moments
- Contribute to employee storytelling, including external mediums such as blogs, social media and culture-focused content that reinforces what makes Skyward Specialty unique
- Support communications for internship and scholarship programs, helping build a strong talent pipeline and employer brand
- Support planning and execution of quarterly all staff meetings including content development, messaging alignment, and employee engagement strategies
- Assist in developing leadership communications that connect employees to company performance and strategic priorities
- Support creation of the Annual People Report including planning, content creation and creative, highlighting culture, talent, and organizational progress
- Partner closely with HR, Benefits, Learning & Development to deliver clear, timely communications on benefits, policies, and employee programs
- Support internal communications for Technology Shared Services (TSS)
- Help effective change management to drive awareness and adoption of new tools and technologies across the organization
- Partner with Skyward Foundation to develop effective communications for community outreach campaigns and events to drive engagement and increased participation
- Own and manage Company intranet, ensuring it is a dynamic, go-to source for Company news and updates
- Ensure content is timely, relevant, and engaging across channels
- Manage department invoice processing with accuracy and timeliness
- Oversee the company merchandise store, including inventory, ordering, and employee communications
Benefits
- health and welfare benefits
- tuition and professional certification assistance
- 401k savings
- elective participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Program
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- child bonding leave
- other employee assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
