Internal Communications Specialist

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

A self-motivated and detail-oriented Internal Communications Specialist to assist our organization in creating meaningful and exciting communication for our employees through email, text, bulletins, social media, and newsletters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

•Establish and support the execution of an internal communications strategy with divisional and functional managers to ensure a consistent corporate voice.

•Draft, edit, and manage intranet content production and drive the employee usage of the company intranet

•Manage internal communications output (e.g., weekly e-newsletter, news, blogs, press releases, marketing messaging, customer stories, video scripts, announcements, and more)

•Assist management with preparing and coordinating materials that support interactions with employees, news media, and other audiences that support the broader business

•Support leaders and project teams with deploying change management best practices

•Measure and present results of communication efforts

•Respond to feedback and adjust communications accordingly

•Aid in idea creation for internal company wide digital signage boards at all branch locations

•Maintain company-wide editorial calendar.

•Work alongside marketing and Human Resources to publish timely company information, such as memos and company directives

•Refine core messaging to ensure organizational consistency in all aspects of communication including development, organization, and education

•Ensure employees are engaged in company initiatives

•Aid in idea creation for internal company wide digital signage boards at all branch locations

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication, journalism, or related field is necessary with 2+ years of experience.

Change Management certification desirable

Skills/Experience:

•Exceptional writing skills

•Ability to execute with speed, competence, and confidence

•Excellent interpersonal, organizational, project management, and client relation skills

•Ability to independently manage projects and deadlines

•Business strategy experience a huge plus

•Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Physical:

•Ability to periodically travel overnight (sometimes overnight)

•Ability to lift various materials that could weigh up to 50 lb, stoop, bend and stretch in order to assemble/disassemble marketing displays

•Ability to sit for long periods using a PC and telephone

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Your supervisor may request and assign you similar duties. Any major modification of this job role requires Human Resources approval.