Communications Specialist I
Vallen Distribution, Belmont, NC, United States
Why Join Our Team?
At Vallen, we embrace what makes us unique. We thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to Vallen's success. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive company that values the growth of our associates. When you join Vallen, you become part of our winning team. Our vast network of connections is here to help you transform your job into a career. Vallen is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain solutions while creating value for our customers, our supply partners, and our associates.
Benefits at Vallen
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Single, Employee + Spouse or Children, and Family Coverage
401(k) with discretionary company match of $0.50 on the $1.00 up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only)
Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits and Parental Leave (and any leave required under federal, state, and local laws)
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Days): 80-160 hours of vacation time based on seniority, accrued monthly and prorated from date of hire. 40-56 hours of sick time per year based on seniority and advanced upon hire.
Paid Time Off (Holidays): 8 scheduled holidays plus 2 floating holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Referral Program
Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement (based on position)
Employee discounts through BenefitHub
Advancement opportunities
Vallen complies with all minimum wage laws
We accept applications on an ongoing basis
Position Summary Vallen's Communications Specialist is an individual contributor tasked with developing and implementing communications programs and messages to educate and inform key stakeholders including customers, management and employees. Content will be delivered through various media, including email, newsletters, video and social media. The Communications Specialist works with company leaders and subject matter experts to create internal and external communications in support of corporate messaging and marketing activities, developing appropriate content and distribution channels.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Develop content for internal newsletters, including research/writing/editing, creating photography or video assets, formatting and assembling content in appropriate platforms or applications for distribution
Lead and manage social media efforts, including creating and scheduling content
Develop, manage and maintain content for company intranet pages
Support the creation/editing and distribution of various corporate messages
Ensure internal and external messages are consistent and support organizational goals
Collaborate with marketing and communications team members and external agencies to develop campaigns and collateral
Assist with communications strategy and measurement
Additional communications tasks and duties as assigned
Job Qualifications Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, communications and a minimum of 2 years of applicable experience. Applicable experience should include:
Strong communication skills, including research, writing, editing and proofreading
Social media experience and knowledge of best practices
Ability to work across departments and functions to support organizational communications
Detail oriented and deadline driven
Experience with or ability to learn various applications and technology platforms for writing, publishing, design or layout. Applications may include: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Powerpoint, Word, Excel), Sharepoint, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign), Yammer, Poppulo, or similar applications.
Photography and/or video experience is a plus, along with video editing in Premiere Pro
Work Environment Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.):
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.
Physical Demands (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.):
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
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Benefits at Vallen
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Single, Employee + Spouse or Children, and Family Coverage
401(k) with discretionary company match of $0.50 on the $1.00 up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only)
Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits and Parental Leave (and any leave required under federal, state, and local laws)
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Days): 80-160 hours of vacation time based on seniority, accrued monthly and prorated from date of hire. 40-56 hours of sick time per year based on seniority and advanced upon hire.
Paid Time Off (Holidays): 8 scheduled holidays plus 2 floating holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Referral Program
Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement (based on position)
Employee discounts through BenefitHub
Advancement opportunities
Vallen complies with all minimum wage laws
We accept applications on an ongoing basis
Position Summary Vallen's Communications Specialist is an individual contributor tasked with developing and implementing communications programs and messages to educate and inform key stakeholders including customers, management and employees. Content will be delivered through various media, including email, newsletters, video and social media. The Communications Specialist works with company leaders and subject matter experts to create internal and external communications in support of corporate messaging and marketing activities, developing appropriate content and distribution channels.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Develop content for internal newsletters, including research/writing/editing, creating photography or video assets, formatting and assembling content in appropriate platforms or applications for distribution
Lead and manage social media efforts, including creating and scheduling content
Develop, manage and maintain content for company intranet pages
Support the creation/editing and distribution of various corporate messages
Ensure internal and external messages are consistent and support organizational goals
Collaborate with marketing and communications team members and external agencies to develop campaigns and collateral
Assist with communications strategy and measurement
Additional communications tasks and duties as assigned
Job Qualifications Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, communications and a minimum of 2 years of applicable experience. Applicable experience should include:
Strong communication skills, including research, writing, editing and proofreading
Social media experience and knowledge of best practices
Ability to work across departments and functions to support organizational communications
Detail oriented and deadline driven
Experience with or ability to learn various applications and technology platforms for writing, publishing, design or layout. Applications may include: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Powerpoint, Word, Excel), Sharepoint, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign), Yammer, Poppulo, or similar applications.
Photography and/or video experience is a plus, along with video editing in Premiere Pro
Work Environment Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.):
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.
Physical Demands (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.):
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Stay up to date with Vallen, and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. Equal Opportunity Employer - Ethnically and Culturally Diverse/Females/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
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