Marketing Communications Specialist

Rare comms job alert. I'm hiring a Marketing Communications Specialist – Executive Communications at J.B. Hunt in Lowell, Arkansas.

In this role you will work on high-visibility projects, collaborate across the organization, and play a meaningful role in how we communicate our strategy, culture, and business priorities. If you're a strong writer, strategic thinker, and passionate storyteller, you'll love this work.

Job Title
Marketing Communications Specialist - Executive Communications

Department
Communications & Corporate Affairs

Country
United States of America

State/Province
Arkansas

City
Lowell

Full/Part Time
Full time

Job Summary
Under general supervision, this position will support executive communications and enterprise-wide strategic initiatives by developing content, coordinating programs, and executing high-impact communications across internal and external channels.

This role works closely with senior leaders and stakeholders across the business to translate executive-level strategy into clear, compelling messaging that drives alignment, engagement, and results.

The Marketing Communications Specialist will play a key role in shaping how strategy comes to life for employees, working on high-visibility initiatives and supporting executive programs in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Draft executive communications for executive-level programs, including leadership messages, scripts and internal announcements

Support executive thought leadership efforts, including speaking engagements, LinkedIn content and media opportunities

Assist in the development and execution of strategic communications plans aligned to enterprise priorities

Contribute to storytelling initiatives that highlight employee impact, innovation and company strategy

Assist in managing enterprise campaigns, live events and company initiatives, including project coordination across cross‑functional teams through project management tools to track progress and deliverables

Ensure alignment across internal communication channels, including activation and timing of messaging

Manage deliverables such as agendas, presentations and supporting materials

Maintain executive communications reporting and ongoing program reporting to inform strategy and continuous improvement

Maintain SOPs for executive communications programs

Manage executive materials, including bios, headshots and communication assets

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, English or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

At least 1‑3 years of related work experience in corporate communications, public relations, content creation, editing, publishing, planning and project management.

Demonstrated knowledge of internal and change communications best practices

Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences

Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects

Ability to collaborate across teams and work with senior stakeholders and executive leaders

Compensation
Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits
The Company offers the following benefits for full‑time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education
Bachelors: Business Communications (Required), Bachelors: English (Required), Bachelors: Marketing (Required), Bachelors: Mass Communication (Required), Bachelors: Public Relations (Required), GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience
Communications, Marketing

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.

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