Senior Internal Communications Specialist - SICS 26-00776

NavitasPartners • Everett, WA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

A public-sector organization is seeking a Senior Internal Communications Specialist to plan, develop, and deliver internal communications that support organizational priorities and employee engagement. This role collaborates with departments across the organization to create clear, accurate, and consistent messaging across multiple platforms and channels. The position is responsible for day-to-day management of the organization’s intranet and plays a key role in supporting internal events, digital signage, photography, and video communications. Responsibilities are diverse, creative, and highly collaborative.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in internal communications, corporate communications, or a related field
• 2+ years of project management experience
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered
• Experience working with websites, including creating new pages and managing content
• Experience communicating effectively with remote or hybrid workforces
• Experience with photography and/or video production
• Strong internal audience–focused writing techniques
• Experience incorporating equity and inclusion into communication practices
• Knowledge of Associated Press writing style
• Ability to effectively use multiple communication channels and tools to engage employees
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent written, visual, and editorial communication abilities
• Experience creating and managing content calendars and publishing schedules
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Effective time management with the ability to meet deadlines and manage shifting priorities
• High attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365
• Demonstrated ability to foster inclusive, respectful, and collaborative workplace environments

Nice To Haves

• Graphic design experience
• Fluency in a language other than English
• Experience in the transportation or transit industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, edit, and deliver internal communications across multiple formats and channels including email, intranet, in-person presentations, digital signage, and print materials
• Maintain and manage the organization’s intranet, including creating content and sites, updating pages, and supporting a network of departmental content managers
• Manage the intranet content calendar to ensure messaging is timely, accurate, and aligned with organizational priorities
• Review, edit, and ensure consistency and quality of intranet content submitted by departments in alignment with style, tone, brand, and accessibility standards
• Create, update, and maintain digital signage content
• Plan, coordinate, and support internal events and initiatives including all-hands meetings, employee engagement programs, and recognition events
• Take and edit photographs for publication on the intranet
• Support video communications including storyboarding, filming, and post-production editing

What This Job Offers

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