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Communications Specialist
Job Description
POSITION CONCEPT
Produces various company print and electronic publications. Supports, implements, and coordinates both external and internal communication initiatives to increase the understanding and support of the company's business strategies and goals.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(D&R) Writes, edits, reproduces and disseminates various printed and/or electronic media and materials intended for employees as well as external audiences. 30% Creates, schedules, tracks, and produces communication vehicles and coordinates with others when needed. 20% Develops, monitors and responds to social media posts. 15% Develops fresh story ideas, as well as edits, designs and prints internal publications.15% Participates in the preparation of presentations, speeches and media talking points. 5% Regularly evaluates and reports on achievement of communication objectives. 5% Prepares communication events such as employee meetings, press conferences, and community outreach events. 5% Works with other departments and external organizations to execute initiatives on a variety of corporate programs or activities. 5% Serves as communications liaison to other departments or organizations; ensures company strategic information and direction is incorporated into communication initiatives; develops positive working relationships with vendors; acts as company spokesperson responding to media inquiries and on-call duty on a rotational basis.5%
RELATIONSHIPS
Key Internal:
Senior level management and various managers in business units across the company.
Key External:
Vendors, Contractors, Industry Associations, Media.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree Preferred:
Bachelor's Degree in journalism, communications, or English Must at all times possess a valid driver's license and meet the acceptable driving record requirements of the Company.
Experience Related Experience Required:
Minimum of two years of work experience related to the Duties & Responsibilities of this position is required. Related experience consists of work in communications field.
Preferred:
A minimum of three years of direct work experience in internal communications. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)
Required:
Demonstrated verbal and written communication, organizational, technical, and documentation skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism in interacting with various individuals. Ability to work independently or in a team environment. Ability to perform in a deadline driven environment. Ability to convey complex concepts into accessible and engaging content for a variety of audiences.
Preferred:
Customer focused with the ability to develop solutions to a variety of unusual and complex problems. Possess excellent working knowledge of MS Office computer applications. Extensive knowledge of marketing and communications principles and concepts as well as a detailed and thorough understanding of communications and marketing practices, techniques and standards.
JOB RELATED DIMENSIONS
Business & Job Knowledge Judgment Ownership & Excellence Produce Results Teamwork Work Safely
WORKING CONDITIONS
▪ May travel to attend meetings, community activities and conferences
▪ May be on-call in case there is a crisis
▪ May work overtime to meet deadlines
Pay:
$35.00 per hour
Work Location:
In person