Desired Skills and Experience *
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Humanities,
Business, Social Science, or related field
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Outstanding writing, grammar, editing and proofreading skills
- Proactive delivery of communication and follow up
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints
- Self-motivated and forward-thinking personality
- Flexible and adaptable to changing organizational needs
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite
Plusses
- Tech and mobility industry experience is a plus
- Experience with Axios HQ preferred
- Experience with Atlassian/Confluence and/or familiarity with Intranet content management preferred
- Familiarity with audio and visual creation a plus
Day-to-Day *
The Communications Specialist is responsible for assisting the Communications & Brand team in building and refining the Company's internal story, building employee awareness of the industry, and shaping our corporate culture. This position has a critical role in inspiring current and future employees, increasing the understanding of our short-term and long-term business strategy, and supporting a culture of transparency and inclusion.
What you can do:
Write, edit, and produce content for internal communications channels. Specific focus areas include but are not limited to: writing and supporting our company-wide newsletter; developing talking points and internal messaging; proofreading and coordinating production of communications materials; and ensuring content is consistent with the brand and editorial guidelines in terms of tone, manner and messaging
Help "mine" for internal storytelling and recognition opportunities that bring a human-centric element to communications, helping to celebrate and shape our culture
Help manage editorial planning and scheduling and the internal communications calendar
Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of internal employee events -- both virtual and in person
Manage metrics reports to measure the impact of internal communication channels and bring an always-learning approach to drive continual improvement
Fields inbound internal communications requests and provides support to internal stakeholders, bringing a client service mindset and a can-do attitude to all your interactions
Pursues self-development and effective relationships with others by proactively providing resources, information, advice, and expertise with coworkers and internal clients
Up to 30% travel required
Other duties as assigned