Marketing and Communications Specialist

Detroit, MI (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive regional marketing and communications operations, ensuring brand consistency and timely delivery across channels.

  • Own creation and publishing of internal and external communications and assets.
  • Must-have: Bachelor’s degree and 1-4 years in communications or branding
  • Standout: Cross-functional collaboration with HR, Engineering, and Legal; asset library management

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • The Marketing and Communications Specialist executes regional marketing, branding, and communications initiatives through high-quality content development, digital publishing, asset production, writing and coordination/project management support.
  • Draft and publish communication materials such as articles, announcements, social media posts, presentations, and supporting messages for internal and external audiences with guidance from the regional Manager.
  • Develop visuals, templates, and communication assets that follow brand and messaging guidelines and contribute to the creation of on brand materials.
  • Prepare intranet updates, employee messages, event related materials, and other operational communication deliverables to support internal engagement.
  • Assist with digital and social channel activity by posting content, monitoring engagement, gathering basic analytics, and supporting campaigns as guided by the Manager.
  • Coordinate project activities by organizing timelines, monitoring review steps, tracking required approvals, and maintaining relevant assets in the designated systems.
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams such as HR, Engineering, and Legal to ensure accuracy and alignment of communication materials before publication.
  • Produce multimedia content such as graphics, presentation visuals, or simple video/script inputs; maintain the digital asset library; and support basic KPI tracking related to communication activities.
  • Maintain version control and organized file structures, update templates and document libraries, and track required approvals to support consistent communication processes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or related field.
  • 1-4 years of experience in communications, marketing, or branding
  • Demonstrated portfolio of writing and visual content
  • Experience working within brand guidelines
  • Experience in B2B, automotive, or industrial environments preferred
  • Strong writing and editing fundamentals
  • Basic visual and presentation design skills
  • Attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Fluency in English required

Preferred

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    Leggett & Platt

    3.7 Glassdoor

    Leggett & Platt (NYSE: LEG) enhances people’s lives worldwide by designing and manufacturing innovative, distinctive products and components for use in bedding, furniture, seating, homes, offices, airplanes, and automobiles. We serve a broad suite of customers, manufacturers, and retailers around the globe. Our mission is to create products that enhance people’s lives, to generate exceptional returns for our shareholders, and to provide sought-after jobs in communities around the world.As a global company, we come from many backgrounds, but what matters most is how we work together and treat each other. We share four company values that reflect who we are and guide our everyday decisions:•Put People First•Do the Right Thing•Do Great Work Together•Take Ownership and Raise the Bar

    Carthage, Missouri, USA
    4.5K employees (170 in marketing)
    60% recommend to a friend
    68% CEO approval

    Traffic Signals

    Monthly Visitors
    29.8K
    Traffic Source Mix
    Search
    32.8%
    Direct
    50.1%
    Referral
    10.8%
    Social
    4.9%
    Paid
    1.1%

    Headcount Trend

    Current headcount: ~4.5K

    Marketing Team

    Marketing Team Size
    100 (2% of company)

    Funding

    Last Raise
    Post IPO Debt, 2 years ago

    Funding History

    • Mar 2024
      Post IPO Debt

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