Communications Specialist

Responsibilities

• Draft engaging content for internal platforms, including the intranet and employee newsletters.
• Write and edit social media posts for corporate channels, ensuring brand consistency and tone.
• Assist in developing key messages and storytelling strategies for various audiences.
• Conduct research to support a variety of communications projects, including gathering background information, identifying relevant trends, and summarizing findings.
• Help organize project materials, timelines, and input from internal teams.
• Track performance and analyze results to improve future communications.
• Monitor media coverage and industry news, flag relevant developments, and help prepare regular media monitoring reports.
• Support media outreach by developing media lists, researching reporters and outlets, and assisting with pitches, interview coordination, and follow-up.
• Help plan and execute internal events, including logistics, communications, and on-site support.
• Create promotional materials and post-event recaps to drive engagement and awareness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in a communications or public relations role (agency experience preferred).
• Strong research, writing, and editing skills, with the ability to synthesize information, identify relevant trends, and translate findings into clear communications.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Familiarity with social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, etc.) and content creation tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with web-based tools and analytics platforms is a plus.
• Experience with media monitoring, media relations, or reporter outreach is a plus.
• Enthusiasm for storytelling, team collaboration, and continuous learning.

Preferred

• Agency experience preferred
• Experience with media monitoring, media relations, or reporter outreach is a plus
• Experience with web-based tools and analytics platforms is a plus
• Enthusiasm for storytelling, team collaboration, and continuous learning.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
• Paid Time Off
• Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
• Family-Friendly Employee events
• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services
• Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.