Job Summary:

The Specialist, Communications is responsible for managing a variety of internal communications channels and projects. This position plays a key role in keeping Estes employees engaged and informed about company-wide initiatives in partnership with key stakeholders, and in the development of strategic communications that engage our employees around Estes' mission, vision, and values.

Write, edit, and develop compelling content with vivid storytelling and thoughtful framing/positioning for internal company materials such as newsletters, brochures, videos, social media, employee campaigns, internal announcements, and presentations.
Manage, develop and implement multiple internal communications campaigns and projects simultaneously and measure success through defined metrics’ results.
Serve as a liaison and communications consultant to teams and stakeholders across the company to conceptualize communications, define project requirements, implement timeframes, establish messaging, manage production, and measure effectiveness through a variety of tools and tactics.
Maintain content and follow the audit process to ensure all published content is accurate, updated, and published to appropriate audiences.
Manage, develop and implement editorial calendars and all content publishing to digital channels, including Estes’ intranet, digital displays and social platforms.
Collaborate with the Employee Engagement and Communications team to produce high quality final products that adhere to Estes brand standards and consistently convey our key messages and culture.
Assist with planning and overseeing logistics, including digital/social media components, for internal events such as employee celebrations and teambuilding events.
Determine and manage budgets and deadlines for assigned projects.
Regular attendance is required.
This is not an all-inclusive list of job requirements and/or duties and may not contain all mental and physical capabilities necessary to perform the job at all times due to circumstances. Operational, safety and other needs may require the employee to perform any and all other duties as assigned. Employees are expected, and must be able to perform all such duties and tasks.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations or English, or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background required
3 years of previous experience in internal communications required
Expertise in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel required
Knowledge and prior use of SharePoint and digital media, including web, intranet, social, and mobile technologies highly preferred
Strong organization and time management skills required
High critical-thinking skills and ability to position messaging with appropriate methods to engage a variety of audiences preferred
Must be an excellent writer with a strong command and understanding of AP Style required.
Must possess excellent verbal, written, listening, and presentation communication skills including the ability to communicate complex concepts in a compelling, concise, and creative way to internal stakeholders
Ability to build consensus and work with diverse groups of people required
Strong teamwork focus with the ability to collaborate cross functionally required
Working knowledge of standard design and development tools, including Final Cut and Adobe Creative Suite tools preferred
Must be able to comply with all company policies, rules, procedures and Code of Conduct
Must be able to interact well with others
Must be able to work independently, or in a team setting
Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high volume environment with multiple priorities
Responds well to questions; Ability to read, interpret and comply with written information and documents such as safety rules, operations / procedure manuals and maintenance instructions with a high comprehension and concentration level to include the ability to meet deadlines
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and will be subject to a criminal history background check
Must be authorized to work in the United States

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel or operate computers and other standard office equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, lift, twist, turn and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be capable of lifting a minimum of 20 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to loud as required by the essential functions of the job.

About Estes

Estes is the largest, privately owned freight carrier in North America. As an asset-based transportation provider with a global footprint, Estes always goes the extra mile to deliver reliable freight solutions and exceptional service that keep its customers coming back. Ethical and honest, with nearly a century of freight shipping expertise, Estes has worked through the decades to build a robust fleet and vast network of over 10,000 doors and 280 terminals. And the company’s comprehensive transportation solutions are backed by its continued investment in technology resources, as well as the support of more than 24,000 fiercely committed employees. Estes offers comprehensive freight shipping solutions, including Less Than Truckload (LTL), Volume LTL and Truckload, Time Critical Guaranteed, Custom Shipping and Logistics, and Final Mile.

We Are Estes Strong

Our mission at Estes is to deliver responsive freight solutions so our employees and customers can focus on what matters most. It is that type of commitment, along with plenty of hard work, that keeps us going strong as America’s largest privately owned carrier after 90 years in business. At our core is a family-inspired culture built on integrity and trust that drives the way we work. What does it mean to be Estes Strong? Just ask any of our 24,000 teammates. We work together to overcome challenges with courage, grit, and determination. Are you ready to be part of the Strength of Estes.

EEO statement:

Estes values a diverse workforce and affirmatively promotes a company culture that embraces the concept that outcomes are improved when our workforce is made up of people with different viewpoints. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Come find your new career at Work4Estes.com! Applications are accepted online only through this website. If you need an accommodation to apply, call the number on the website.

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