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Communications Specialist

Seneca Resources Company, LLC, Richmond, VA, United States


Position Title
Communications Specialist

Client
Estes Express Lines

Location
3901 W BroadSt. Richmond, VA 23230

Schedule
Hybrid (after training) M-Friday (8am - 5pm)

Work Status
USC / GCH

Position Status
6-8 month contract

Pay Rate
$22/hr

Top Must Haves

This isn’t just a “social media” job. It’s more like. Internal Communications + Employee Engagement Coordinator with some digital/media responsibilities

Strong communicator– must confidently present to executive leadership

Digital comms experience– social media, content posting, analytics

Highly organized– manage calendars, deadlines, multiple projects

Employee engagement focus– recognition & internal communications

Professional & reliable– able to support leadership and work independently

Must pass BGI and Drug Screen (random drug/alc tests)

Position Description
Our client is seeking a Communications Specialist for a hybrid position located in Richmond, VA. Our client is a full‑service freight transportation provider; they are the largest privately held less‑than‑truckload (LTL) company in the United States.

Responsibilities
Will be responsible for posting created media, maintaining content posting calendars, tracking analytics of content posts from strategic areas such as HR Recruitment, Field Operations, Sales, Safety, etc. This position reports to a Manager, Employee Engagement and Communications and supports the department in successfully executing Company strategies.

Post content and responses to appropriate social media accounts and/or internal communications platforms

Provide support, coordination, and administrative activities related to internal and external communications

Provide content curation for digital and print communications campaigns

Generate reports, track communication platform reviews, and complete administrative tasks related to a variety of communication platforms (intranet, digital signage, social media, survey tools, websites, blogs)

Track metrics and generate reports related to various digital communications platforms

Maintain various content calendars and communications schedules

Assist in the production of large‑scale internal events

Proactively support the Employee Engagement & Communications team’s needs in executing communication plans and strategies

Printing and fulfillment of large‑scale printing projects and mailing label list development, as assigned

Provide administrative support for managing vendor payments, as assigned

Write and/or proof internal and external communications announcements

Qualifications

Associate’s degree, preferably in Communications, Public Relations, English or Graphic Design, or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Working knowledge of social media and/or digital communication platforms is required

Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel required

Must be organized and be able to handle multiple tasks at once

Must be able to effectively communicate (verbal, written and listening)

Must be able to follow directions, work under supervision, and be flexible

1 year of work experience in communications preferred

Able to work within tight deadlines and efficiently complete assignments while keeping a focus on accuracy and details

Creative thinker who has an eye for detail and style

Must pass a pre‑employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and will be subject to a criminal history background check

Equal Opportunity Statement
Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

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