We have an exciting opportunity for you if you have broad communications experience but want to learn and do more! We’re looking for the right person to develop, deliver and measure the effectiveness of communications and events to various audiences, through multiple channels, to build engagement, enhance our culture and create alignment to our company’s goals. You will be joining a high-energy, collaborative team and will be challenged to manage multiple priorities and deliver products on time with accuracy and attention to detail. This role is based in Charlotte and reports to the director, internal communications and organizational change management, but will learn and have the opportunity to support the full spectrum of Brightspeed communications and community impact work.
As an Internal Communications Specialist, your duties and responsibilities will include:
- Manage the weekly content development for Brightspeed’s intranet, ensuring a mix of engaging content that drives readership
- Manage the internal communications editorial calendar and run the weekly editorial meeting
- Write engaging content that reinforces our purpose, brand and beliefs and aligns with company priorities
- Create comprehensive communications plans and materials for various projects.
- Provide communications support for executives, including emails and newsletters for publication via Poppulo
- Publish weekly welcome emails and company newsletter via Poppulo
- Serve as back-up support for overall administration of Brightspeed’s intranet
- Support and contribute to weekly, monthly and quarterly measurement practices to analyze and understand levels of engagement with communication channels
- Help plan and execute large-scale employee and media events
- Support the community impact team in overall program administration and for key events
- Support the PR team on various projects, including writing and other event coordination
Qualifications
WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience
- 3+ years of experience in a corporate communications role
- Excellent writing, editing, proofreading and presentation skills
- Experience collecting, analyzing and reporting communications data
- Experience building engaging presentations in PowerPoint
- Proficiency with MS Office applications and Adobe
- Proficiency managing communications platforms, including Poppulo, SharePoint and Viva Engage
- Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms and production
- Experience supporting large-scale, in-person events
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
BONUS POINTS FOR:
- Familiarity with the telecommunications industry
- Event planning and production
- Familiarity with organizational change management
- Familiarity with public relations/media
Additional Information
WHY JOIN US?
We aspire to contemporary ways of working.
We are committed to being a leader in defininga new way to workbecause we recognize the changing mindset of today's workforce. We have a brand new, state-of-the-art corporate HQ in Charlotte, NC and our current priority is to make it a truly vibrant destination by hiring talent in the greater Charlotte area. Why? Becauseour purpose is to reimagine how people work, learn, play and connect!
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness throughphysical, emotional and financial health. We are committed to building a team as diverse as the customers we serve.
Diversity, equity and inclusionare at the center of our grounding belief inBeing Real.
When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us befierce advocatesfor moreaccessible,inclusiveand high-quality internet, because webelieve doing so promotesequityin the communities we serve.
Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer
For all applicants, please take a moment to review our Privacy Notices:
- Brightspeed’s Privacy Notice for California Residents
- Brightspeed’s Privacy Notice