Senior Communications Specialist

Minnesota, USA (Hybrid)

$95K/yr – $125K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 11 days ago

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Job Summary

Own strategic corporate communications across multiple beats, guiding messaging, planning, and high-impact engagement programs while leading enterprise initiatives and storytelling to align internal and external audiences.

Build trusted partner relationships and counsel on messaging
Lead integrated strategies for reports, events, and culture initiatives

Job Description

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic communications partner for assigned beats (Sustainability/ESG; Community Affairs; Earnings and IR; Legal; IT; EHS; Sourcing; and Facilities), building trusted relationships with internal partners and providing counsel on messaging, planning, and timing
Support the development and lead the execution of integrated communication strategies that align internal and external messaging with organizational priorities, including the Sustainability Report and Fuller Impact
Lead communication planning and support execution for enterprise events and engagement initiatives, including Sustainability Week, Leadership Forum, CEO Huddles, and other high-impact programs, creating meaningful experiences that reinforce company culture, strategic priorities, and employee engagement
Collaborate with internal teams to deliver cohesive communication across internal and external platforms
Surface and pitch story ideas that highlight business progress, culture, innovation, and people
Create clear, engaging, and high-quality content for internal and external audiences
Use analytics to measure content performance and engagement, applying insights to strengthen storytelling and influence future planning
Develop and share best practices, templates, and toolkits to promote consistency in tone, branding, and communication quality
Establish regular touchpoints with key partners to stay ahead of upcoming priorities, milestones, and events, positioning Communications as a proactive and strategic business partner

Requirements

English language fluency
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in English, communications, journalism, public relations, or related field
At least 5 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations or a closely related field
Experience developing and executing enterprise-level communications or stakeholder engagement strategies
Experience managing budgets
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within budget and timelines
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) and Canva

Preferred

Master’s degree in in English, communications, journalism, public relations, or related field
Proficiency in a second language (Chinese, Spanish, German, or Portuguese) is a plus
Experience supporting global initiatives, and working across multiple global regions and cultures
Proficient in video editing software
Ability to quickly comprehend direction on strategic and highly visible projects
Excellent listener, able to articulate a partner’s needs and provide strategic solutions
Ability to work autonomously while being an excellent collaborator who keeps partners informed and engaged at all phases of the project
Strategic and big-idea thinker with the ability to enhance communication efforts

Benefits

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

H.B. Fuller

4.0 Glassdoor

H.B. Fuller is a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products to improve products and lives. Your day probably begins and ends with us. Just about everywhere you look – including the windows through which you see and the magazines you read – you’ll find industrial adhesives and sealants produced by H.B. Fuller. Most likely, we made the glue holding together your cereal box, the seals that keep your refrigerator airtight, and the specialty adhesive in your baby’s disposable diaper. While our products are virtually invisible, they play a vital role in ensuring the quality and convenience of modern life. We take pride in working with our customers to add value.At H.B. Fuller, we are committed to connecting what matters, bringing together people, products and processes that answer and solve some of the world's biggest adhesion challenges. Through our reliable, responsive technical service, we create lasting, rewarding connections with customers in the packaging, hygiene, electronic and assembly materials, automotive, paper converting, woodworking, construction, general assembly and consumer goods industries.And, we are committed to building an environment where employees are engaged, challenged and given an opportunity to drive superior results. We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company. With long-term, profitable growth as the ultimate goal, we strive to cultivate an environment that offers stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities.

St Paul, Minnesota, USA

5.5K employees (193 in marketing)

www.hbfuller.com

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