Communications Specialist

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Overview

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Communications Specialist - Exempt Position

City Electric Supply (CES) Hybrid Position - 400 South Record St., Dallas, TX 75202

Looking to start an exciting new career? City Electric Supply offers excellent career opportunities for people who are friendly, motivated, and passionate about providing incredible customer service. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K, paid time off, and internal growth opportunities.

About City Electric Supply

CES is a family-owned electrical wholesaler with the benefits of a worldwide service network and the personal service of a neighborhood store. Our "customer service first" core value has allowed us to grow continually for over 65 years while keeping our founding principle of empowering people to make local business decisions. CES now employs more than 7,000 people at over 1,000 branches world-wide of which there are over 500 branches across North America. Our vision is to add 30-35 branches a year, while staying true to our Company values.

Summary

The Communications Specialist plays a key role in keeping our employees informed, engaged, and inspired. This position supports internal and executive communications, helping employees understand our goals, values, and culture.

Youll partner closely with departments across CES to plan, write, and deliver internal communications through multiple channels, including email, intranet, digital signage, and presentations.

This position reports to the Communications Manager and works closely with leadership and functional teams throughout the business.

Essential Job Functions

• Plan, write, edit, and distribute clear and engaging internal communications across multiple channels (email, intranet, digital signage, newsletters, and more).
• Manage editorial calendars and ensure internal messaging aligns with company strategy and priorities.
• Collaborate with internal departments to communicate initiatives, changes, and updates to employees in a way thats consistent, transparent, and easy to understand.
• Develop strong internal relationships and act as a trusted advisor on communication best practices.
• Translate complex business topics into straightforward, meaningful messages.
• Create and edit PowerPoint presentations, talking points, and scripts for leadership communications.
• Maintain internal directories, organizational charts, and other key internal reference materials.
• Contribute creative ideas and continuous improvements to the internal communications function.

Education/Experience

• Minimum 1 year of professional experience in internal communications.
• Bachelors degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience developing and executing internal communication plans or campaigns.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to tone, clarity, and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with a positive, professional, and adaptable attitude.
• Maintains confidentiality and sound judgment.

Benefits Offered

• 401(k) company match program.
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance.
• Basic and AD&D Life Insurance paid for by the company.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Auto and Home Insurance discount.
• Paid Time Off and 7 paid Holidays.
• Paid Pregnancy, Parental, and Adoption Leave programs.
• Employee Discount Program.
• Training Programs.
• Internal growth opportunities in a fast-growing company.
• In some jurisdictions, state or local laws address sick leave or other leaves of absence. The Company complies with all such laws. This policy shall apply only to the extent it does not conflict with applicable law.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing. The employee must be able to lift and move items up to 50 pounds.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, and termination. The Company prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. We support protected veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

Attention Applicants

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or if you have difficulty accessing or using the online application process and need an alternative method, please contact us at HRServices@cityelectricsupply.com or 1-855-571-2477.

City Electric Supply is a drug free workplace. For further information about CES, visit our website at www.cityelectricsupply.com.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing and Public Relations
• Industries: Wholesale and Retail

City Electric Supply is actively posting new roles. The descriptions and locations can change at any time.