Corporate Communications Specialist

Portland, OR (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level3+ years expFt =/>30hrs/Wk

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive multi-channel corporate communications for Tillamook, shaping content, intranet programs, and employee events with AP style rigor.

  • Own writing/editing across internal comms, intranet, newsletters, and key publications.
  • Must-have: 3–5 years in corporate communications with AP Style mastery.
  • Standout: Cross-functional collaboration with Operations, IT, Brand, and People & Culture to move business results.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • A lead writer and editor, shaping and amplifying communications that resonate with diverse audiences impacted by the Tillamook business.
  • As a member of the Corporate Communications team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring clarity, transparency and engagement among our key stakeholders.
  • You'll be at the heart of executing dynamic corporate communications plans and strategies, crafting compelling content and orchestrating memorable employee events.
  • This role will collaborate closely with our Corporate Communications team and also partner cross-functionally with departments like Operations, Stewardship, People & Culture, Information Technology, Farm Services and Brand Marketing to help support business results with impactful communications.
  • Responsible for a wide variety of writing and editing assignments, this role requires a deep understanding of AP style and fluency in multi-channel communication.
  • Craft Engaging Content: Write and edit a variety of communications materials tailored to Tillamook's business needs, ensuring messages resonate with multiple stakeholder audiences.
  • Create Impactful Publications: Design and produce employee newsletters and contribute to key company publications like the Annual Report and Stewardship Report.
  • Facilitate Internal Digital Communication: Develop and update content for Tillamook’s intranet site, emails and digital signage platforms, keeping information timely and engaging for team members. Train and support Tillamook employees in using these channels to amplify relevant messaging across the organization.
  • Execute LinkedIn Strategy: Bolster Tillamook’s presence on LinkedIn by writing and editing posts, sourcing visual assets, managing the community, encouraging employee engagement, tracking analytics, building Life pages and reporting results.
  • Execute Memorable Employee Events: Lead the planning, promotion and execution of employee meetings and events at all company locations, coordinating logistics, managing volunteers and overseeing event setup and breakdown.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or a related field.
  • 3-5 years of professional experience in corporate communications or a similar field, with demonstrated experience executing communications plans, writing and editing materials for diverse audiences, and organizing events and meetings.
  • Excellent writing and editing skills (including mastery of AP Style) with the ability to communicate complex information clearly, concisely and engagingly.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines.
  • Thorough attention to detail, accuracy and follow-through.
  • Creative problem-solving abilities.
  • Flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced environment and changing priorities.
  • Collaborative team player with the ability to build relationships and credibility with diverse groups at all levels of the company and with external partners.
  • Proficiency with computer systems, specifically advanced skills in Microsoft programs (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

Preferred

  • Media relations and/or PR experience is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, FirstUp, Spectrio and goHappy is a plus.

Benefits

  • Industry leading benefit and reward programs.
  • We offer outstanding benefits to our employees.
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Tillamook County Creamery Association

Founded in 1909 as a farmer-owned cooperative, Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) prides itself on its commitment to bringing to market the most consistent, best tasting, highest quality dairy products made in the most natural way possible. Guided by the belief that everyone deserves real food that makes them feel good every day, Tillamook® produces internationally recognized, award-winning cheese as well as exceptional ice cream, butter, cream cheese spreads, yogurt and sour cream, made with unwavering values that never sacrifice or compromise quality for profit. TCCA is owned by a group of farming families, primarily based in Tillamook County, Oregon. TCCA operates production facilities in Tillamook and Boardman, Oregon and employs more than 1,000 people throughout the state. The Tillamook Creamery is the largest tourist attraction on the coast of Oregon and one of the most popular in the state, attracting more than one million visitors each year. For more information on TCCA and Tillamook, visit Tillamook.com.

Founded in 1909
Tillamook, Oregon, USA
737 employees (78 in marketing)