Responsibilities

• Under limited supervision, plans, develops, implements and evaluates effective intermediate communication efforts including strategy development, content determination, creative direction, research, writing, editing and validation.
• Recommends project budgets and forecasts anticipated budget spending.
• Coaches others in less senior positions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• The Sr. Communications Specialist will develop and execute communication plans to amplify the company’s narrative through media and speaking engagements for key executives.
• Develop and execute communication plans to tell the company’s story to influential media outlets, industry publications, and thought leadership platforms.
• Craft compelling narratives, working with internal stakeholders on identifying customer examples to include in talking points.
• Create high-quality communication materials including press releases, op-eds, etc.
• Help support media inquiries; ensure timely, accurate, and strategic responses.
• Build and maintain relationships with top-tier and trade media reporters.

Requirements

• Experience in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
• Experience in media relations or corporate communications.
• Proven track record of securing coverage in top-tier media outlets.
• Proven track record of supporting executives in speaking engagements.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into compelling narratives.
• Experience supporting executive visibility and thought leadership programs.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Bachelor's Degree/equivalent.
• Three (3) years directly related experience.
• More advanced degrees may offset experience requirements. A related Master’s Degree equals two (2) years experience.

Preferred

• Pay Transparency: This position is a salary grade E25.
• Pay: MEM range($5,662.27/mo-$9,342.75), Plano range ($5,960.29/mo-$9,834.48/mo), PGH range ($5,960.29/mo-$9,834.48/mo)

Benefits

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