Communications Specialist

Phoenix, AZ (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead internal and external communications for Tessenderlo Kerley Inc., unifying messaging, engaging employees, and coordinating branding across the company.

  • Own internal communications strategy, intranet management, and alignment of company-wide messaging.
  • Must-have: 3–5 years in a corporate communications role
  • Standout: collaboration with HR, Marketing, and Leadership to shape employer branding.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Internal Communications: Help develop and implement an internal communications strategy that helps unify and ensure our employees are engaged and stay connected to the company and with each other as we grow.
  • Work cross-functionally with the company's shared services and individual business units to develop messaging/content supporting company initiatives.
  • Create content for the monthly company newsletter, news flashes and informational screens located at all facilities, and general employee announcements.
  • Turn complex ideas into simple and compelling communications, including succinct talking points and clear communications for leaders.
  • Analyze current internal communications processes and make recommendations for improvements.
  • Work with the HR department on the internal posting process for internal vacancies.
  • Support Executive Committee/CEO with one-off communications projects and pieces of work.
  • Conduct and report on employee surveys and respond to employee questions.
  • Manage and direct the company’s intranet presence.
  • Help plan and coordinate internal events including annual meetings and quarterly town halls.

Requirements

  • BA/BS Degree required – preferable in Communications/Media/Journalism
  • 3-5 years' experience in a communications role
  • Ability to travel as necessary, up to 10%
  • Available on-call 24/7 during periods when the Director of Marketing and Communications is unavailable to handle crisis communications
  • Excellent written and verbal English skills
  • Significant experience with social media for workplace internal communications
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

  • Experience in video production or content creation (even basic editing or scripting)
  • Adobe Creative Cloud experience
  • Survey Monkey experience
  • Experience with crisis communications and media outreach

Benefits

  • Medical-Dental-Vision-Prescription (Low employee premiums!)
  • 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to the first 5% of employee contribution
  • 401(k) company retirement contribution at year-end, equal to 4% of annual base salary
  • Short-term incentive awards based on measured performance criteria
  • Life Insurance (2x annual base salary)
  • Paid vacation and sick time, and 10 paid holidays per year
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 per calendar year (non-taxable)
  • Adoption Assistance: Up to $7,500 in reimbursement assistance
  • Paid maternity and parental time off
  • Business Travel Life & Accident Insurance
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Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.

With headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. produces and markets specialty chemical solutions, including fertilizers, crop protection chemicals and process chemicals and services to diverse markets around the world. Tessenderlo Kerley operates 12 manufacturing plants in North America in addition to an extensive terminal network. In 2017, TKI celebrated 70 Years of Growth.Tessenderlo Group is a diversified industrial group that focuses on agriculture, valorizing bio-residuals and providing industrial solutions. Founded and headquartered in 1919 in Belgium.

Founded in 1919
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
455 employees

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