Communication Specialist IV

Job Title

Communication Specialist IV
Type of Engagement

36-month contract (Not open to 3rd party C2C consultants. Visa sponsorship is not available)
Work Location

Hybrid position in Charlotte or Raleigh, NC (3 days in office)
Overview

The Communications Consultant – Account Managers are responsible for managing the development and execution of all communications projects for customer work to ensure message and brand consistency and align with corporate strategies. This includes marketing and brand campaigns, the promotion of products and services and leveraging strategies for multiple channels.
Responsibilities

Serve as the Account Manager and key communications strategist, advisor and coordinator for Advertising, Brand and Creative Communications. Support development, implementation and evaluation of communications plans based on an understanding of the client and designed to achieve business goals. Coordinate with other stakeholders in Corporate Communications. Provide information and insights to support the ongoing planning and evaluation process.
Serve as primary point of contact with key clients on their communications projects. Develop and implement project plans including schedule and budget.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients based on understanding their business, their goals, their customers and their issues. Maintain open lines of communication that include the right balance of in-person interaction and attendance at their meetings.
Collaborate with the Creative Services (copywriters, designers) teams on all marketing, advertising and creative development to ensure consistency and on-strategy execution. Ensure that work product is high quality and developed in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Follow defined workflow process.
Work with key clients and the External Digital Communications Channels team to improve the company’s online marketing channels and ensure processes are followed.
Available to fulfill storm/crisis secondary Account Manager role after-hours for 1-2 months of the year.
Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, English or related field
8+ years of account management experience
Advertising, branding and marketing communications experience
Analysis and project management experience
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience in producing integrated campaigns, such as print collateral, videos, digital media, social media, radio, etc.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products, such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint
Experience with a work management system (e.g., Workamajig)
Ability to work closely with and resolve communications issues with key clients and stakeholders
Ability to build, develop and maintain strong client relationships
Experience in providing communications counsel and advice to clients
Comfortable working in highly matrixed environment
Demonstrated ability to strategically plan communications that are tied directly to measurable business results
Ability to work and make decisions independently and collaboratively with multiple stakeholders
Highly motivated individual who can follow through and work with minimal direct supervision
Big Bonus Points if you Have

Previous energy industry experience
Knowledge or experience with Kanban principles
Other Details

Job Requisition #

40084
LI notices : LI-hybrid, LI-WC1
Pay : $45.00 - $50.00 per hour. The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case, such as skills and experience levels.
Meet APC

APC is a professional staffing and services organization focused on engaging people and positively impacting lives. As “Professionals serving Professionals”®, we take pride in providing our employees and contractors with the highest level of customer service and support.
APC is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status.

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