Communications Specialist

Job Description

Qualifications

Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements: • College graduate with degree in journalism or communications field
and related experience in corporate business environment • Ability to
effectively organize and manage simultaneous work streams in a
fast-paced environment to meet concurrent deadlines • Ability to work
independently, as well as collaborate and support team initiatives •
Excellent writing skills, including interviewing and proofreading •
Visual design or graphic skills; ability to shoot photos or ad hoc
videos • Attention to detail; ability to maintain confidentiality;
professional, outgoing personality • Clear and persuasive communicator:
written, face to face, and by phone • Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint,
Excel, SharePoint, and photo cropping software • Proficiency in English
language: spoken and written

Responsibilities:
Position
Responsibilities: Support internal and external communication channels
as needed. • Create news stories for online or print channels to
reinforce strategic messaging or meet business goals for select target
audience. • Interview key personnel and write concise, engaging copy
(following Associated Press style) to communicate key messages related
to products, technologies, strategy, and other business topics. Follow
up as needed to develop approved final copy to meet production
deadlines. Proofread and edit submissions from contributors. • Assist in
design of collateral to enhance visual appearance. • Provide support
for event management, campaigns or special initiatives. Create messages
and provide administrative support for Digital Signage Network. • Create
or edit PowerPoint slides to communicate clear take-away messages;
incorporate text and graphics; resize photos or retrieve key visuals as
needed. Collaborate with graphic designers to improve visual appeal of
slides and create new templates or videos. • Deploy messages through
content management system; coordinate resolution of technical issues
with support team. Update system documentation. Coordinate language
translations as needed.

Additional Information

$20/hr

12  months