Corporate Communications Specialist
Landstar, Jacksonville, FL, United States
Location:
Onsite Jacksonville, FL
Schedule:
M-F, 8a-5p
Employment Type:
Salaried Exempt
What work will you perform? As a Communications Specialist, you will play an important role in creating and delivering high-quality communications that support enterprise messaging, strengthen the brand reputation, and engage a variety of audiences. Your responsibilities include researching, writing, editing, and coordinating content across multiple platforms, including corporate publications, executive messaging, media materials, and event communications. You will help ensure every message reflects accuracy, professionalism, and strong brand consistency. This role offers opportunities to collaborate across departments, partner with external stakeholders, and gain visibility into key initiatives and organizational priorities.
Essential Responsibilities
Develop original long‑form and short‑form communications content including articles, case studies, newsletters, magazine features, website/blog content, presentations, scripts, speeches, and executive messaging.
Conduct research and interview subject‑matter experts and stakeholders to develop accurate, enterprise‑aligned communications materials.
Manage writing assignments from concept through final delivery, ensuring content is fact‑checked, accurate, and completed within established timelines.
Write, edit, and coordinate production of corporate publications, including newsletters and magazines, ensuring editorial consistency and adherence to brand and style standards.
Draft press releases, media statements, and background materials supporting corporate announcements and public relations initiatives.
Work with community, trade, and industry media to support press outreach, interview coordination, and coverage opportunities.
Develop internal announcements, leadership messaging, and enterprise communications supporting organizational initiatives and change‑management efforts.
Maintain editorial calendars, manage publication timelines, and coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
Provide communications expertise and writing support to cross‑functional departments as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Experience and Education
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or related discipline.
10 years professional experience in communications, media/journalism, public relations, editorial, or corporate communications roles.
Preferred Experience and Education
5 years’ experience in or a combination thereof in the following:
Supporting executive communications and speech writing
Producing corporate newsletters, magazines, or large‑scale publications
Supporting national meetings or enterprise events.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent interviewing, writing, editing, and proofreading skills, including experience writing in journalistic or AP style.
Expert knowledge of grammar, editorial standards, and fact‑checking practices.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multi‑department team environment.
Strong interpersonal skills with a professional, service‑oriented demeanor.
Ability to take initiative and manage projects independently.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and related communications software.
Benefits Competitive compensation and robust benefit plans including affordable medical plans, employer 401(k) match, paid time off, tuition assistance, and more.
Equal Opportunity Landstar is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Landstar will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should send an e-mail to employment@landstar.com.
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Onsite Jacksonville, FL
Schedule:
M-F, 8a-5p
Employment Type:
Salaried Exempt
What work will you perform? As a Communications Specialist, you will play an important role in creating and delivering high-quality communications that support enterprise messaging, strengthen the brand reputation, and engage a variety of audiences. Your responsibilities include researching, writing, editing, and coordinating content across multiple platforms, including corporate publications, executive messaging, media materials, and event communications. You will help ensure every message reflects accuracy, professionalism, and strong brand consistency. This role offers opportunities to collaborate across departments, partner with external stakeholders, and gain visibility into key initiatives and organizational priorities.
Essential Responsibilities
Develop original long‑form and short‑form communications content including articles, case studies, newsletters, magazine features, website/blog content, presentations, scripts, speeches, and executive messaging.
Conduct research and interview subject‑matter experts and stakeholders to develop accurate, enterprise‑aligned communications materials.
Manage writing assignments from concept through final delivery, ensuring content is fact‑checked, accurate, and completed within established timelines.
Write, edit, and coordinate production of corporate publications, including newsletters and magazines, ensuring editorial consistency and adherence to brand and style standards.
Draft press releases, media statements, and background materials supporting corporate announcements and public relations initiatives.
Work with community, trade, and industry media to support press outreach, interview coordination, and coverage opportunities.
Develop internal announcements, leadership messaging, and enterprise communications supporting organizational initiatives and change‑management efforts.
Maintain editorial calendars, manage publication timelines, and coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
Provide communications expertise and writing support to cross‑functional departments as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Experience and Education
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or related discipline.
10 years professional experience in communications, media/journalism, public relations, editorial, or corporate communications roles.
Preferred Experience and Education
5 years’ experience in or a combination thereof in the following:
Supporting executive communications and speech writing
Producing corporate newsletters, magazines, or large‑scale publications
Supporting national meetings or enterprise events.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent interviewing, writing, editing, and proofreading skills, including experience writing in journalistic or AP style.
Expert knowledge of grammar, editorial standards, and fact‑checking practices.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multi‑department team environment.
Strong interpersonal skills with a professional, service‑oriented demeanor.
Ability to take initiative and manage projects independently.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and related communications software.
Benefits Competitive compensation and robust benefit plans including affordable medical plans, employer 401(k) match, paid time off, tuition assistance, and more.
Equal Opportunity Landstar is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Landstar will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should send an e-mail to employment@landstar.com.
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