Communications Coordinator

Roanoke, VA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive internal communications across Westwood by aligning strategies, delivering content, and enabling leadership and employees to stay informed and connected.

  • Own and coordinate companywide internal communications initiatives across intranet, email, and digital signage.
  • Must-have: Degree or 3+ years in business, communications, journalism, marketing, or related field with excellent writing and project management.
  • Standout: Experience shaping multi-channel messaging and training staff on communications tools.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support internal and external communications through a variety of projects leveraging writing, creativity, and organizational skills.
  • Assist in developing and executing communications strategies aligned with company initiatives and leadership priorities.
  • Ensure key initiatives and projects are effectively communicated to employees and stakeholders.
  • Plan, write, and edit content for internal channels (intranet, newsletters, and email campaigns).
  • Own and maintain internal communications platforms (intranet, digital signage, email systems).
  • Train and support employees in using communications tools and platforms.
  • Translate ideas into creative briefs or storyboards for the creative team.
  • Assist with content layout and presentation as needed.
  • Manage vendors related to internal communications platforms and services.
  • Coordinate companywide presentations and internal communication initiatives.

Requirements

  • Degree in business, communications, journalism, marketing, or related field, or a minimum of three years of related experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google applications
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Preferred

  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva
  • Experience with AI tools and emerging technologies in communications workflows
  • Familiarity with internal communications platforms and tools
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Westwood Professional Services Inc

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At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for generations to come. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve. Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do. We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make. We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work. Join us in creating a better world. See more at: https://westwoodps.com/about-us/our-companyWe reserve the right to moderate and remove, without any notice, content that we deem in our sole discretion offensive or illegal, containing personally identifiable information, trademarks, or copyrights belonging to a third party, or is otherwise inappropriate.

Founded in 1972
Plano, Texas, USA
1.5K employees (76 in marketing)
69% recommend to a friend
63% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
94.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
22.5%
Direct
71.1%
Referral
4.8%
Social
0.3%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.5K

Funding

Total Funding
$13.5M
Last Raise
$7M
Private Equity, 2 years ago

Funding History

  • Mar 2024
    Private Equity • $7M
  • Jun 2023
    Series Unknown • $3M
  • Dec 2021
    Series Unknown • $3.5M

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