Corporate Communications Associate @ Wayfair

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Full-Time

Corporate Communications Associate

Wayfair

10,001+ employees

Online home goods retailer

Consumer Goods

Junior

Dorchester, Boston, MA, USA

Required Skills

Communications

Social Media

Data Analysis

Requirements

Minimum 1-2 years of related professional experience
Demonstrated interest in any of the following aspects of corporate communications: media relations, internal communications, channel management, social analytics, leadership communications
Basic understanding of the role of strategic communications at the enterprise level
Research, writing, editing and proofreading a wide range of materials (e.g. media and influencer pitches)
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and work independently

Responsibilities

Transfer and publish scheduled content across Corporate Communications' owned channels, including intranet, corporate external website, digital signage displays, and corporate social media accounts
Supporting Corporate Communications' social media efforts, including engaging with users and Wayfair-tagged content, posting scheduled content, monitoring for and flagging potential issues, and supporting on analytics requests
Supporting global internal communications, including logistics for All Company Meeting/Global Town Hall series, leadership blog/AMAs, etc
Owning and supporting media monitoring (using Meltwater), including creating bespoke boolean searches, conducting manual media searches and collecting/tracking relevant media coverage
Pull & report basic content performance metrics, including article/page traffic (internal/external), internal corporate emails, corporate social media
Create new and/or maintain existing team documentation, updating relevant process documents as necessary to ensure they outline the most up-to-date information and processes
Provide administrative support for the broader Global Corporate Communications team

*Based in Boston, MA*

This role will provide support across the Global Corporate Communications function. You will learn Wayfair’s Corporate Communications processes and procedures, including media relations, internal and external messaging and stakeholder engagement. Reporting to the Corporate Communications team Editorial Manager, this position will play a critical role supporting the entire communications team.

Key Responsibilities:

Transfer and publish scheduled content across Corporate Communications’ owned channels, including intranet, corporate external website, digital signage displays, and corporate social media accounts
Supporting Corporate Communications’ social media efforts, including engaging with users and Wayfair-tagged content, posting scheduled content, monitoring for and flagging potential issues, and supporting on analytics requests
Supporting global internal communications, including logistics for All Company Meeting/Global Town Hall series, leadership blog/AMAs, etc.
Owning and supporting media monitoring (using Meltwater), including creating bespoke boolean searches, conducting manual media searches and collecting/tracking relevant media coverage
Pull & report basic content performance metrics, including article/page traffic (internal/external), internal corporate emails, corporate social media
Create new and/or maintain existing team documentation, updating relevant process documents as necessary to ensure they outline the most up-to-date information and processes
Provide administrative support for the broader Global Corporate Communications team

Expected Competencies:

Minimum 1-2 years of related professional experience
Demonstrated interest in any of the following aspects of corporate communications: media relations, internal communications, channel management, social analytics, leadership communications
Basic understanding of the role of strategic communications at the enterprise level
Research, writing, editing and proofreading a wide range of materials (e.g. media and influencer pitches)
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and work independently

Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities
Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

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About Wayfair Inc.
Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Wayfair's mission is on a mission to help everyone, anywhere create their feeling of home. Wayfair is an online retailer that offers a wide selection of home furnishings and decor.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.3B

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2002

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 6%

1 year growth

↓ -6%

2 year growth

↓ -11%

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