Knight Transportation Inc.
Communications Specialist/Copywriter
Knight Transportation Inc., Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Join Knight as a Communications Specialist/Copywriter!!
Pay Range:
$60,000- $75,000
Location:
onsite at our North PHX corporate office
What we offer:
Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience and geographic location.
Potential bonus pay based on company performance.
Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.
Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes:
401(K)
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Why You’ll Love This Role
You’ll get hands‑on experience telling real stories—from drivers on the road to leaders in the office—and see your work published across websites, social media, newsletters, and internal channels.
No two days will look the same. You’ll write, interview, create, publish, and collaborate across teams while learning how a large national organization communicates.
You’ll work alongside a supportive creative and communications team that values ideas, curiosity, and growth.
You’ll build practical skills in communications, digital marketing, and content performance measurement that will help grow your career.
Your work will have real impact—helping connect employees, support drivers, and strengthen the Knight brand.
You’ll have opportunities to learn new tools, platforms, and best practices while contributing to meaningful projects from day one.
Job Responsibilities: What you will do Work with our in‑house creative team to guide the development of the organization’s brand voice across a variety of communication channels while creating engaging internal and external content that will turn heads.
Support the in‑house creative and communications team in applying the organization’s brand voice across internal and external communication channels.
Write and produce content for a variety of stakeholders, including drivers, office employees, and customers.
Help ensure brand voice and messaging are consistently applied across communications and that information is accurate and clearly communicated.
Assist with the transition to and ongoing use of a new employee experience platform.
Help manage company intranet sites by creating, updating, and publishing content to ensure timely and effective communication.
Create, update, and publish digital content for screens across our national network of terminals and offices.
Assist with the creation and publication of the organization’s weekly newsletter, including gathering content, scheduling, and editing.
Conduct interviews with drivers, office employees, and leaders and help develop written content for blogs, articles, website pages, and internal communications.
Assist the Social Media Strategist by helping develop, write, and coordinate content for both paid and organic social media campaigns.
Write creative copy for social media, email, website content, video scripts, and other digital and print materials.
Support website content updates by publishing and maintaining content in the CMS, following brand guidelines and basic SEO best practices.
Assist with content‑related reporting by tracking basic performance metrics (such as engagement, open rates, and page views) and helping gather insights to inform future content.
Collaborate with departments across the organization to support their communication needs.
Assist with campaigns and initiatives that promote the Knight brand and engage drivers, employees, and customers.
Provide general support to the communications team and proactively assist others in meeting department and organizational goals.
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Qualifications: What you need to bring
2+ years of experience in communications, marketing, digital content, or a related field.
Interest in or basic knowledge of the transportation or logistics industry preferred.
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong writing skills with attention to tone, clarity, and detail.
Basic experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, or similar tools) or a willingness to learn.
Familiarity with website content management systems and digital platforms preferred.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint,, Teams).
Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and stay organized in a fast‑paced environment.
Strong collaboration skills and a willingness to learn from feedback.
Basic understanding of digital communications or marketing metrics is a plus.
A writing/content portfolio is preferred; we'd love to see examples of your work—writing samples, social content, or other relevant projects that showcase your skills.
Work with the Industry Leader! As the most profitable and fastest growing truckload carrier, we are driven to innovate the transportation industry. Knight is a career destination for passionate and talented people seeking growth and opportunity with an industry leader.
What do we live by? The answer is simple…OUR PEOPLE! Knight Transportation is powered by people. We are committed to a culture of high expectations and exceptional performance. At Knight, we hire good teammates who share our values, unselfishly take personal accountability for results, and bring innovative ideas to the table. Our people are passionate about continual learning, display honesty and mutual respect, and give their best every day.
Join our Knight Family as we offer results‑driven people a place to make a difference in a stable and maturing industry.
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
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$60,000- $75,000
Location:
onsite at our North PHX corporate office
What we offer:
Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience and geographic location.
Potential bonus pay based on company performance.
Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.
Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes:
401(K)
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Why You’ll Love This Role
You’ll get hands‑on experience telling real stories—from drivers on the road to leaders in the office—and see your work published across websites, social media, newsletters, and internal channels.
No two days will look the same. You’ll write, interview, create, publish, and collaborate across teams while learning how a large national organization communicates.
You’ll work alongside a supportive creative and communications team that values ideas, curiosity, and growth.
You’ll build practical skills in communications, digital marketing, and content performance measurement that will help grow your career.
Your work will have real impact—helping connect employees, support drivers, and strengthen the Knight brand.
You’ll have opportunities to learn new tools, platforms, and best practices while contributing to meaningful projects from day one.
Job Responsibilities: What you will do Work with our in‑house creative team to guide the development of the organization’s brand voice across a variety of communication channels while creating engaging internal and external content that will turn heads.
Support the in‑house creative and communications team in applying the organization’s brand voice across internal and external communication channels.
Write and produce content for a variety of stakeholders, including drivers, office employees, and customers.
Help ensure brand voice and messaging are consistently applied across communications and that information is accurate and clearly communicated.
Assist with the transition to and ongoing use of a new employee experience platform.
Help manage company intranet sites by creating, updating, and publishing content to ensure timely and effective communication.
Create, update, and publish digital content for screens across our national network of terminals and offices.
Assist with the creation and publication of the organization’s weekly newsletter, including gathering content, scheduling, and editing.
Conduct interviews with drivers, office employees, and leaders and help develop written content for blogs, articles, website pages, and internal communications.
Assist the Social Media Strategist by helping develop, write, and coordinate content for both paid and organic social media campaigns.
Write creative copy for social media, email, website content, video scripts, and other digital and print materials.
Support website content updates by publishing and maintaining content in the CMS, following brand guidelines and basic SEO best practices.
Assist with content‑related reporting by tracking basic performance metrics (such as engagement, open rates, and page views) and helping gather insights to inform future content.
Collaborate with departments across the organization to support their communication needs.
Assist with campaigns and initiatives that promote the Knight brand and engage drivers, employees, and customers.
Provide general support to the communications team and proactively assist others in meeting department and organizational goals.
Copy and paste URL into browser to view full description: https://knxtrans.jdxpert.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=2&id=7088
Qualifications: What you need to bring
2+ years of experience in communications, marketing, digital content, or a related field.
Interest in or basic knowledge of the transportation or logistics industry preferred.
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong writing skills with attention to tone, clarity, and detail.
Basic experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, or similar tools) or a willingness to learn.
Familiarity with website content management systems and digital platforms preferred.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint,, Teams).
Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and stay organized in a fast‑paced environment.
Strong collaboration skills and a willingness to learn from feedback.
Basic understanding of digital communications or marketing metrics is a plus.
A writing/content portfolio is preferred; we'd love to see examples of your work—writing samples, social content, or other relevant projects that showcase your skills.
Work with the Industry Leader! As the most profitable and fastest growing truckload carrier, we are driven to innovate the transportation industry. Knight is a career destination for passionate and talented people seeking growth and opportunity with an industry leader.
What do we live by? The answer is simple…OUR PEOPLE! Knight Transportation is powered by people. We are committed to a culture of high expectations and exceptional performance. At Knight, we hire good teammates who share our values, unselfishly take personal accountability for results, and bring innovative ideas to the table. Our people are passionate about continual learning, display honesty and mutual respect, and give their best every day.
Join our Knight Family as we offer results‑driven people a place to make a difference in a stable and maturing industry.
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
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