Communications Specialist

The **Communications Specialist** develops, produces, edits, curates and publishes a wide variety of communications, with a focus on digital tools and story telling, supporting the overall company objectives and corporate communications strategies and goals. They will communicate in a way that fosters comprehension and engagement and creates a user-friendly experience. * Design and execute communication plans and programs In consultation with communication and cross functional colleagues* Responsible for the daily management of content and campaigns to engage employees* Review digital channel analytics and propose best practices or improvement ideas* Work with content creators outside the function to help educate and enable them to self-serve on digital channels where relevant and applicable* Responsible for content, adoption, and process creation where needed, along with ongoing support and continuous improvement across enterprise digital channels* Create consistent, compelling, on-brand messaging across all communication channels through visual and new media methods.* Draft and circulate external communications (e.g. press releases or social media content) in support of campaigns* Plan and organize special events in support of company initiatives and attend to provide support and/or act as the main company representative* Perform other duties as assigned.* Bachelor’s Degree in English, Business, Communication or related field required.* Three to five years of experience with corporate communication/internal communication projects strongly preferred.* Must have strong communication skills, including writing, editing, presentation and interpersonal communications.* Must have critical thinking skills and the ability to flex and adapt to dynamic business conditions and changing technologies* Must be skilled in using a variety of communication channels including Intranet/web applications (Google Apps experience a plus), email messaging, print media and digital media.* Must understand the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, grammar, and style.* Must keep current with communication strategies,

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