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Sr Communications Specialist
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What they do
A Communications or Public Relations Specialist coordinates internal and external communications for a company or organization. Provides information to employees on company activities, such as the launch of a new product or a community service initiative. Writes and edits public communications; develops media contacts and prepares material for press and media distribution; monitors media coverage. May assist with events planning.
$75,564 / year median in Pennsylvania
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Under limited supervision, plans, develops, implements, and evaluates effective communications including channel strategy, research, writing, editing, visual design, and coordinating distribution. Ability to plan and lead strategic communications projects. Under limited supervision, plans, develops, implements, and evaluates effective communications including channel strategy, research, writing, editing, visual design, and coordinating distribution. Ability to plan and lead strategic communications projects.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in communications, journalism, marketing, or related field. A related advanced degree may offset the related experience requirements. Five (5) years of directly related experience required. Demonstrated experience in institutional or corporate communications with an emphasis on communication planning/analysis and exposure to multimedia content strategies. Ability to study complex data and broad business strategy and convert into practical, effective communications strategies. Proficient analytical, problem-solving, organization, creativity, grammar, and writing skills. Strong human relations/relationship management skills. Essential Functions Recommends project budgets and forecasts anticipated budget spending. Coaches others in less senior positions. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree/equivalent. Minimum Experience Three (3) years directly related experience. More advanced degrees may offset experience requirements. A related Master's Degree equals two (2) years experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrated experience in institutional or corporate communications with an emphasis on communication planning/analysis and exposure to print and non-print media strategies. Ability to study complex data and broad business strategy and convert into practical, effective communication strategies. Proficient analytical, problem-solving, organization, creativity, grammar, writing and human relations/relation management skills.Preferred Qualifications:
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Pay:
Memphis range: $5,662.27/mo- $9,342.75/mo; Pittsburgh range: $5,960.29/mo
- $9,834.48/mo; Plano range: $5,960.29/mo
- $9,834.