Marketing & Communications Specialist

Fives, an international player in process engineering and technology & equipment supply across various industries, has an immediate opening for a full-time Marketing & Communications Specialist to be based at Fives Steel America’s offices in Wadsworth, Ohio. Overview This role supports our marketing and communications efforts in the steel, tube and pipe, and glass industries by coordinating marketing and communications projects, trade fairs, producing marketing materials, and helping execute internal events. The right person is comfortable doing both detail‑heavy work and contributing ideas to improve how we show up in the market. Team & Reporting The individual will be part of a small international marketing and communications team united by a common purpose: supporting strategies, ideas and products with latest marketing tools, making Fives visibly outstanding and recognizable to the world, as well as engaging and inspiring internal and external audiences through creative thinking. The individual will report to the Vice President of Marketing & Communications of the Steel & Glass Business Unit, based in France, and will be required to work in the Wadsworth, OH office for a minimum of 3 days per week, with the remaining 2 days working remotely. Core Behaviors For Success Ability to work within an international marketing & communications team of different countries and cultures to meet and beat objectives within budget, resources and time constraints Sharp business writing Adobe Creative Cloud proficiency (Premier Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) Good organisational and time management skills, attention to detail Ability to learn fast and understand complex environments and projects High internal motivation, ability to work independently and support the team Good level of collaboration with technical, sales and service teams to gather information Capacity to express opinions, digest constructive critics to improve performance and be open for innovations Problem‑solving attitude Specific Responsibilities Collaborate with technical, sales and service teams to create marketing materials Organise professional events (exhibitions and conferences) held in North and South Americas in accordance with the strategy and budget Edit and proofread news, articles, presentations and other English‑written materials Generate press releases, website news, social media and internal portal posts Conduct interviews from field operators to plant managers Find local suppliers for marketing & communications materials (stand construction suppliers, video production agencies, banner producers, goodies manufacturers, etc.) Create and redesign PowerPoint presentations Respect and follow corporate brand guidelines (internal training will be provided) Update websites on a regular basis (internal training for Typo3 will be provided) Use Adobe Creative Cloud to create marketing and communications materials Assist in organising internal events: webinars, seminars, executive meetings Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in marketing or equivalent and two to four years of related experience Adobe Creative Cloud proficiency Interview Process (Skills Assessment) Candidates may be asked to complete a brief practical exercise, which may include: Writing a short press release Recreating PowerPoint slides Editing an image using Photoshop Recording a short video presentation Work Environment Machinery and moving equipment Moderate noise, airborne particles, and varying temperatures Navigating stairs, tight spaces and active production Travel Travel to and from customers and Fives’ sites both domestically and internationally is required. Travel is expected up to 15% of the time. Benefits Medical, Dental, Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, AD&D, 401K, Holidays, Vacation, Sick Days, Tuition Reimbursement Eligibility Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States on a permanent basis. We do NOT sponsor transfer visas. #J-18808-Ljbffr