Strategic Communications Specialist

Terms of Employment

• W2 Contract, 3 Months
• The office is located in Warrenville, IL.

Overview

Our client is seeking a Strategic Communications Specialist to join their team. As a Strategic Communications Specialist, you will work with the Internal Communications Manager to develop, manage and execute communications plans that support the company's corporate communications strategy. You will collaborate with Change Management Leads and other business stakeholders to ensure effective organizational change management strategies are utilized to help employees transition from the current state to the desired future state, based on project goals. The Strategic Communications Strategist will develop and deliver tactical deliverables in fulfillment of stakeholder engagement, communication, training and other organizational change management plans and activities as assigned. Additionally, will work closely with key Creative Arts, Media, and Strategic Communications team members.

The ideal candidate would be a skilled communications professional with corporate or internal communications experience to create and implement communications content and materials that inform, educate and engage employees.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive internal communication plans aligned with the company's Star Strategy, ensuring consistency and clarity in messaging across various channels.
• Develop engaging content for the company s internal communications vehicles, including e-newsletters, email messages and intranet pages.
• Manage and maintain content on the client's intranet homepage.
• Serve as a strategic business partner, providing guidance and support to various departments on their communication needs and strategies.
• Coordinate with other departments as needed.
• Handle administrative and other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• College degree in communications, public relations, marketing or related field.
• 5-7 years of proven experience in corporate and/or internal communications.
• Experience leading or supporting the entire scope of communication activities for technology implementation that causes change for 3000+ employees in both systems used and processes.
• Strong technical skills in the following:
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
  • SharePoint
  • Adobe suite, video scribe, PonToon, or similar programs.
  • Written, verbal and visual communication.
  • Building strong visual presentations.
  • Analyzing and synthesizing quantitative and qualitative information.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Very quick learner, who can work in an ever-changing environment and navigate a complex, matrixed organization.
• Ability to multi-task and produce high-quality work under tight deadlines, and at times, under limited direction.
• Keen eye for attention to detail. Must be able to understand audience needs, and be able to work within company branding guidelines.
• Proven ability to work independently and within a team.
• Ability to synthesize information from stakeholder analysis and change impact assessments into a communications strategy and plan.
• Ability to develop innovative, visually appealing communications content in an environment where email is over-used.
• Must be able to modify message and vehicles to address multiple stakeholder groups and preferences.