Internal Communications Specialist

Classification: Temporary, Full-time (approx dates: September 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027)
Reports to: VP of Marketing and Communications
Travel:0-10%
Hourly rate: $30.00-35.00/hr.
DUAL North America is seeking a temporary Internal Communications Specialist to support our team from September 2026 to January 2027.
Role responsibilities Owns media relations, including building and maintaining relationships with journalists and identifying proactive media opportunities
Drafts and distributes press releases, and support executive thought leadership content and interviews
Plans, writes, and distributes internal communications, including executive updates, newsletters, and leadership messaging
Partners with HR and business leaders to align internal communications around key company initiatives, onboarding, and employee engagement
Drives adoption and engagement of internal communications platforms (e.g., Viva Engage)
Supports crisis and issues communications as needed
Manages social media content planning, creation, and distribution, and monitor brand sentiment across channels
Tracks and report on media placements and internal communications engagement metrics
Collaborates with the Creative Marketing Specialist and Digital Marketing Specialist to ensure consistent messaging and branding across all communications channels
Key requirements Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
3+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or internal communications, ideally within financial services, insurance, or a related B2B industry
Excellent written, verbal and client-facing communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Ability to follow policies and procedures
Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
Travel required up to 10% of the time
Ability to remain in a stationary position up to 75% of the workday to perform tasks in a remote, home-office setting.

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