Job description
Contract Communications Specialist
This is a part-time contract position through the end of calendar year 2021, with the possibility of extending into 2022. The position will report to a Corporate Communications Manager. Flexible part-time hours on flexible weekdays, totaling approximately 10-15 hours per week. (Virtual until at least Sept. 13; virtual might be extended further.)
Client Overview:
Our client is empowered to build a better future for the next generation.
Communications Specialist Overview:
The Corporate Communications team is looking for a dynamic Specialist, Employee and Business Communications contractor to support internal communications programs. You will connect the dots across wide-reaching programs, managing projects that drive team effectiveness and operations and help improve the employee experience. We lead by example, and this role will be no different.
Communications Specialist Responsibilities:
- Develop and update communications plans that inform employees and inspire them to change behavior
- Review and manage tactics listed in the plans and enter them into the content team’s calendar system (Airtable)
- Update and enter projects into creative management system (Workfront)
- Liaise with our creative team to develop promotional collateral for various projects
- Update communications plans with measurements, details, links and divisional execution (open rates, views, etc.)
- Develop standardized measurement report, including the process to build it, to be completed per campaign
- SharePoint Reorganization: digital archiving and organization of finalized tactics
- Organization of leader bios and headshots
- Assist with uploading files to our Digital Asset Management system
- Attend and participate in biweekly team meetings and other work-related meetings
- Other tasks as assigned that support the Employee and Business Communications team
Communications Specialist Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in public relations, communications or a related field preferred
- Strong verbal and written communications skills; familiarity with Associated Press style preferred
- Strong project management skills
- Strong people skills, including the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with others
- Keen attention to detail with strong follow-through
- High-energy, agile with an eagerness to learn and contribute to a team environment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, stay organized and meet deadlines