Specialist I, Communications

Responsibilities

• The Specialist, Communications is responsible for managing a variety of internal communications channels and projects. This position plays a key role in keeping Estes employees engaged and informed about company-wide initiatives in partnership with key stakeholders, and in the development of strategic communications that engage our employees around Estes' mission, vision, and values.
• Write, edit, and develop compelling content with vivid storytelling and thoughtful framing/positioning for internal company materials such as newsletters, brochures, videos, social media, employee campaigns, internal announcements, and presentations.
• Manage, develop and implement multiple internal communications campaigns and projects simultaneously and measure success through defined metrics’ results.
• Serve as a liaison and communications consultant to teams and stakeholders across the company to conceptualize communications, define project requirements, implement timeframes, establish messaging, manage production, and measure effectiveness through a variety of tools and tactics.
• Maintain content and follow the audit process to ensure all published content is accurate, updated, and published to appropriate audiences.
• Manage, develop and implement editorial calendars and all content publishing to digital channels, including Estes’ intranet, digital displays and social platforms.
• Collaborate with the Employee Engagement and Communications team to produce high quality final products that adhere to Estes brand standards and consistently convey our key messages and culture.
• Assist with planning and overseeing logistics, including digital/social media components, for internal events such as employee celebrations and teambuilding events.
• Determine and manage budgets and deadlines for assigned projects.
• Regular attendance is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations or English, or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background required
• 3 years of previous experience in internal communications required
• Expertise in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel required
• Knowledge and prior use of SharePoint and digital media, including web, intranet, social, and mobile technologies highly preferred
• Strong organization and time management skills required
• High critical-thinking skills and ability to position messaging with appropriate methods to engage a variety of audiences preferred
• Must be an excellent writer with a strong command and understanding of AP Style required.
• Must possess excellent verbal, written, listening, and presentation communication skills including the ability to communicate complex concepts in a compelling, concise, and creative way to internal stakeholders
• Ability to build consensus and work with diverse groups of people required
• Strong teamwork focus with the ability to collaborate cross functionally required