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The Planet Group

Communications Specialist

The Planet Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Senior Recruiter @ The Planet Group: Creative, Design, Marketing & Product The Planet Group is seeking a Communications Specialist to join one of our well-known global pharmaceutical clients.

Pay : $23-$25/hr depending on experience (W2 and benefit options)

Duration : 2 years to start (potential to extend /convert)

The Communications Specialist will work with cross-functional leaders to support impactful communication initiatives for our sales and marketing team.

Communications Specialist Responsibilities

Support the planning, development, and execution of internal communications initiatives across multiple departments.

Craft clear, engaging, and effective messaging for various communication channels (e.g., newsletters, text messages, presentations, SharePoint content, videos, internal campaigns).

Leverage digital tools such as Canva, Suno AI, and other emerging platforms to enhance the creativity, quality, and accessibility of communication materials.

Assist in the creation and editing of multimedia assets—including written, visual, audio, and video content—to drive employee engagement.

Collaborate with team leads to understand business goals and translate them into compelling, user-friendly digital communication materials.

Contribute innovative ideas for special projects, digital campaigns, and ad‑hoc communication needs.

Maintain consistency in brand voice, visual identity, and messaging across all communication platforms.

Communications Specialist Qualifications

Experience: 1–3 years

Comfortable using AI tools for content creation and sharing best practices.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Experience creating content for digital and print channels (portfolio samples encouraged).

Familiarity or proficiency with digital content platforms such as Canva, Suno AI, video editing tools, or social/enterprise communication systems (training available).

Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple projects.

Creative thinker with a collaborative mindset and eagerness to explore emerging communication technologies.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with SharePoint is a plus.

Bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Journalism, Digital Media, or related field.

Portfolio ExpectationsEssential:

Examples of content creation (video, email, social media).

Nice to Have:

Video‑based work (static or simple edits).

Use of AI tools or Canva for creative messaging.

No strict requirements, any relevant content samples are valuable.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Project Management, Marketing, and Advertising

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Benefits

Vision insurance

401(k)

Medical insurance

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