Corporate Communications Coordinator

Are you the kind of person who loves keeping a team connected with engaging stories? Do you love turning everyday updates into something people want to read? Can you make even the most routine company news sound exciting?

If the answer to all those questions was a resounding YES, then you’re EXACTLY who we’re looking for to join our Communications team!

We’re looking for someone to bring their creativity and energy to our monthly internal newsletter. You’ll be the voice behind the stories and will share wins, updates, and team highlights in a way that’s fun, engaging, and never boring. This person will be a key player in managing DSI’s internal voice across multiple platforms (internal newsletter, intranet, etc.). The Communications Coordinator will also lend a hand with some of the team’s other duties and work closely with several other departments.

The Communications team has grown in a big way over the past 3 years and works with every division within the company. This is a brand-new role designed to focus on some of our key projects and is perfect for someone who is a strong writer and editor, who is driven to do top-notch work, and who understands how to meet firm deadlines. You’ll also get a chance to learn all the ins and outs of the company and see that our people are what makes DSI so successful.

Travel or office requirements: This position will work in our Richardson office 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

Manage monthly internal newsletter from start to finish

Monitor email, Slack, LinkedIn, and other internal and external sources for story content

Organize and lay out each month’s edition

Write many of the articles and provide guidance to the graphic design team

Work with the Director of Communications to edit and finalize each edition by the deadline

Develop relationships and connections with employees across the company

Help expand and provide content for the company intranet

Assist with other Communications department responsibilities and writing tasks as needed

Learn about the services DSI offers and the partners we work with to help with other projects

Proactively monitor organizational efforts and identify opportunities to improve the overall effectiveness of our go-to-market activities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in communications, English, journalism, or related field.

Experience Preferred In Communications, Journalism, PR, Or Related Field.

Excellent written/verbal communication skills, along with the ability to present confidently and knowledgably in front of large and small groups.

Strong copywriting and content creation skills.

Comfortable working alone or as part of a team and always capable of meeting firm deadlines.

Willingness to learn and ability to pick up new topics quickly.

Other Responsibilities As Assigned.

Computer Skills

Required: Microsoft 365 Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.); strong computer proficiency, web conferencing (ex. Teams, Slack).

Preferred: Some graphic design/layout knowledge (ex. Adobe InDesign) and Cloud storage (Dropbox, OneDrive, etc.); Audio/video/presentation acumen; High level of general software proficiency, knowledge, and awareness.

Other Requirements

Neat, professional appearance and outgoing demeanor.

Must have a dependable vehicle with valid vehicle insurance.

Good driving record and valid driver’s license.

This position will work in our Richardson, TX office 5 days a week.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance are available on the first day of the month following your first day of employment – no extended waiting period

401k Plan with employer matching

Paid vacation, personal/sick days, and bereavement time

Employee Profit Sharing Program

50% AT&T wireless discount

Paid training

Advancement opportunities, we prefer to promote from within!