Job Description
JOB TITLE --- Communications Specialist (Part Time Role)
LOCATION ----- Charlotte NC - Remote
Duration ----- 3 Months Contract
Note – Varies between the hours of 8-5, Monday through Friday
Pay Rate - $33.62/hr w2
Description:
As a Communications Specialist here at Client, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing effective communication strategies to engage and inspire our employees. You will collaborate with various departments to create compelling content, manage internal communications and ensure consistent messaging across all channels. Your creativity, strategic thinking and excellent communication skills will be instrumental in driving our communication efforts and supporting our business objectives.
You will report directly to our Vice President, Executive and Internal Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility, and you'll work out of our Charlotte, North Carolina, location on a hybrid work schedule.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Developing and implementing communication strategies to support our HR team and roll out a new major Human Resources-focused IT platform
- Supporting internal newsletter development, as needed
- Creating engaging content for various channels, including our intranet, email, Viva Engage, and live and virtual meetings, among others
- Creating interesting and dynamic mass emails, including leveraging our mass email tool, Poppulo
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment
- Monitoring and analyzing communication metrics to measure the effectiveness of our strategies
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor's degree in Communications or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in communications, public relations, or a similar role
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
WE VALUE
- Storytelling ability and writing skills, with ability to quickly develop clear, concise messages.
- Excellent and ruthless editing skills. A willingness to be hands-on with writing and editing to get content produced efficiently and on deadline.
- Experience in corporate communications or internal communications
- Knowledge of digital marketing and social media strategies
- Strong project management skills
- Intimate understanding of how best to leverage channels such as Yammer to promote employee engagement.
- The ability to handle pressures and demands from multiple clients and competing priorities.
1. Drafting and Editing: The ability to create and refine written content, including emails, video scripts, and meeting notices. Attention to detail is crucial here.
2. Familiarity with Mass Email Tools: Experience using tools like Populo for managing mass email communications. Additionally, proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications (Teams, Outlook) is valuable.
3. Understanding of Communications Strategy: Being able to execute communications based on an existing plan and collaborate with team members to ensure accurate and effective messaging.
4. Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in communication materials, especially when editing and formatting content.
5. Collaboration and Teamwork:
1. Project Management: Candidates who can effectively manage communications projects, coordinate timelines, and work collaboratively with stakeholders.
2. Adaptability: Given the dynamic nature of communications, individuals who can adapt to changing priorities and requirements are essential.
3. Analytical Thinking: The ability to analyze communication effectiveness, track metrics, and make data-driven decisions.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
