Senior Specialist, Business PR (Hybrid - Seattle, WA)

Nordstrom•Seattle, WA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for an ambitious, creative and results-driven Corporate Communications Senior Specialist to join our team supporting executive, business, and regional external communications. This role will also contribute to and support our broader editorial workflow. A Day in the Life: Executive Communication: In partnership with the broader communications team, brainstorm, identify, and explore opportunities for Nordstrom leaders to connect with key stakeholders, including media, brand partners, and customers. Draft talking points, briefing documents, scripts, customer-facing communications, social media posts, and other materials for leaders throughout the business. Support executive participation in high-profile engagements and events, working closely with stakeholders to ensure preparation and maximize visibility and impact. Develop communication materials supporting internal and external executive announcements. Oversee the process for employee-led speaking engagements, ensuring thorough review and quality of all presentation materials. Business Storytelling: Provide external communication support for the company’s business priorities including services, technology, social impact initiatives, community partnerships and events, and corporate social responsibility efforts. Drive media relations efforts including pitching, responding to and tracking press inquiries, monitoring the competitive and industry landscape, and shifts in the media landscape. Stay current on evolving media trends and maintain relevant contacts and outlets for ongoing business storytelling. Support select administrative and reporting tasks on behalf of the team, including but not limited to media monitoring and analytics. Assist in preparing and supporting submissions for company awards and organizational recognition. Corporate Editorial: Support content strategy for editorial platforms including the Nordstrom Now blog, partnering with the broader team to develop assets for use across Nordstrom’s corporate channels. Partner closely with our internal communications to drive consistency and alignment across internal and external platforms.

Requirements

5+ years experience in communications, public relations, public affairs or related fields
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Ability to interface with senior leadership, quickly process and implement real-time feedback across a variety of materials.
Proficiency in MS Office, MuckRack, Cision and other PR tools.
Proven ability to work in a fast paced and continuously evolving environment
Ability to build strong relationships with peers and senior leadership across a diverse set of organizations and functions
Strong attention to detail and follow through skills
Strong organization and time management skills
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
Ability to adapt to changing environments
This role is hybrid, with an expectation of working onsite in the office 4 days per week.
We will only consider candidates who are located within 50 miles of Seattle, WA.

Nice To Haves

Basic graphic design skills a plus

Responsibilities

Executive Communication: In partnership with the broader communications team, brainstorm, identify, and explore opportunities for Nordstrom leaders to connect with key stakeholders, including media, brand partners, and customers.
Draft talking points, briefing documents, scripts, customer-facing communications, social media posts, and other materials for leaders throughout the business.
Support executive participation in high-profile engagements and events, working closely with stakeholders to ensure preparation and maximize visibility and impact.
Develop communication materials supporting internal and external executive announcements.
Oversee the process for employee-led speaking engagements, ensuring thorough review and quality of all presentation materials.
Business Storytelling: Provide external communication support for the company’s business priorities including services, technology, social impact initiatives, community partnerships and events, and corporate social responsibility efforts.
Drive media relations efforts including pitching, responding to and tracking press inquiries, monitoring the competitive and industry landscape, and shifts in the media landscape.
Stay current on evolving media trends and maintain relevant contacts and outlets for ongoing business storytelling.
Support select administrative and reporting tasks on behalf of the team, including but not limited to media monitoring and analytics.
Assist in preparing and supporting submissions for company awards and organizational recognition.
Corporate Editorial: Support content strategy for editorial platforms including the Nordstrom Now blog, partnering with the broader team to develop assets for use across Nordstrom’s corporate channels.
Partner closely with our internal communications to drive consistency and alignment across internal and external platforms.