Responsibilities

• Working collaboratively with the Marketing team to assist in the creation and implementation of communications plans and initiatives while ensuring brand integrity
• Leading the research, planning, and execution of specific communications initiatives
• Writing, editing and distributing/posting communications, including company intranet posts, newsletters, memos, announcements, press releases, website content, speaking notes, etc., for a variety of internal and external audiences and mediums
• Supporting communications for company departments and strategic initiatives.
• Owning the content of company intranet site, Shed Online – and specifically driving the communication initiative with the company’s construction team, via developing communications tools designed specifically for this audience
• Communicating information regarding the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to employees, creating content which engages, educates and excites the employee population
• Building relationships with all levels of internal clients. Work directly with these key internal clients to ensure message consistency, shape key business decisions and outcomes, and support their initiatives with various communication tactics
• Creates and maintains biographical information on company leaders
• Proactively interacting with media outlets, pitching company-related stories for earned (non-paid) editorial placements
• Collaborating with Marketing content team to review and categorize photography from the field of Tuff Shed products and people for use in communications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or related field, preferred
• 3+ years of experience in a corporate or agency setting.
• Expert in AP writing style and superb verbal, writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing measurable strategic communications programs.
• Ability to develop lists of target media outlets and editorial contacts for generating earned media placements.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at one time, in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and team-focused with the ability to develop and sustain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communicator and creative thinker, with an ability to use both data and intuition to inform decisions.
• Willingness to travel and work with teams across the U.S. and Canada. Travel will account for approximately 10% of the position.
• Hands-on computer skills in Microsoft Office and Internet applications required; experience in utilizing CRM software – including JDE, Salesforce.com, or similar systems is highly preferred.

Nice to Have

• SharePoint intranet publishing a plus
• CRM software experience (e.g., JDE, Salesforce.com) is highly preferred

Benefits

• Tuff Shed offers a great Benefits package!
• - Competitive compensation and bonus programs (based on position)
• - Medical Benefits including Virtual Visits- The care you need-when, where and how you need it!
• - Dental & Vision Benefits
• - Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• - Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – You’re more than an employee - Get rewarded for long and loyal service with ownership interest in the Company
• - Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• - 401(k) plan
• - Early access to Your Pay! - Why wait until pay day?