Sr Specialist-Communications
About The Position
POSITION OVERVIEW: Develop and implement internal and/or external communications strategies that increase brand awareness among multiple audiences as well as employee engagement. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Compose, adapt, and share multiple internal and external-facing narratives; influence executive tone of voice in written and oral communications across internal and external channels 2. Present communications plans, execute strategies and tactics and report performance results to senior level leadership and other departments 3. Research and identify communications opportunities and determine appropriate strategies and solutions 4. Consult with subject matter experts (SMEs) across the company to identify key messages and align communications plans with various initiatives 5. Proofread, edit and ensure communications are approved at all levels prior to execution 6. Identify and track communications success metrics and program performance measures to evaluate program effectiveness and to integrate into future initiatives 7. Provide support for issues in crisis communications; respond to media inquiries 8. Assist with developing public relations strategy and planning, and provide strategic communications counsel 9. Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures 10. Perform other duties as required Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, English or related field plus three (3) years' agency/in house public relations or communications experience; experience in a corporate environment preferred
- Communications planning and communications project management experience
- Excellent organizational, creative and human relations skills
- Proven communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and discretion
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
Nice To Haves
- Relationship management experience with external agencies, vendors, clients or business partners preferred
- Working knowledge of intranet and major social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) preferred
- Depending on internal or external communications focus, other knowledge, skills and experience may be required
Responsibilities
- Compose, adapt, and share multiple internal and external-facing narratives; influence executive tone of voice in written and oral communications across internal and external channels
- Present communications plans, execute strategies and tactics and report performance results to senior level leadership and other departments
- Research and identify communications opportunities and determine appropriate strategies and solutions
- Consult with subject matter experts (SMEs) across the company to identify key messages and align communications plans with various initiatives
- Proofread, edit and ensure communications are approved at all levels prior to execution
- Identify and track communications success metrics and program performance measures to evaluate program effectiveness and to integrate into future initiatives
- Provide support for issues in crisis communications; respond to media inquiries
- Assist with developing public relations strategy and planning, and provide strategic communications counsel
- Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
- Perform other duties as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
