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[ID] => 36416
[post_author] => 1
[post_date] => 2021-02-03 14:45:35
[post_date_gmt] => 2021-02-03 19:45:35
[post_content] => Summary -
The Corporate Communications Specialist reports to the Corporate Affairs Manager. The primary role is to manage the corporate communication activities, external and internal, in coordination with the Manager of Corporate Communications. The goal is to support the success of the Company mission and continued license to operate at the overall corporate level. The primary areas of responsibility include corporate communication to employees and to the public, regarding community relations, government relations, employee engagement and events.
Primary Responsibilities:
Enhance the Company brand via external channels like social media marketing and other marketing initiatives that illustrates and embodies the Company culture, mission and story
Creatively engage employees using multiple internal channels to communicate events, marketing initiatives, campus happenings and general company news
Manage and create content on the digital signage platform, BrightSign; seeking out relevant company news to share internally
Prepare communications to key stakeholders (employees, public officials, etc.) to communicate pertinent issues that impact the Company
Write and provide feedback on corporate press releases, talking points, and other public corporate communications, ensuring that public statements are consistent with the Company's Mission
Coordinate local media relations and social media for Company activities, programs and corporate events
Assist in the coordination of local media briefings for Company corporate events
Develop and maintain strong and enduring relationships with the local area media to position the Company as an industry leader and good corporate citizen committed to its customers and communities
Obtain an understanding of legislation, emerging issues, and industry trends that impact the Company's license to operate in coordination with the VP Corporate Affairs,
Assist the VP, Corporate Affairs with the development of communication pieces relating to public policies that impact the Company's Mission and/or employees at the federal, state and local levels that create positive interactions with elected officials and external opinion leaders
Communicate effectively with Department members and other departments within the organization, and function within a team environment
Assist Corporate Affairs Department with internal and external event planning as necessary
Assist Corporate Affairs Manager with special, high-visibility projects as requested
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in communication, marketing or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in public affairs, communication, and/or marketing
Knowledge of corporate communications and reputation management
Ability to develop strong, positive relationships with external and internal stakeholders geared toward the Company's Mission
Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to form and maintain professional working relationships with a diverse group of individuals
Strong, proven written and oral communication skills
Ability to organize and manage projects in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, visible, deadline-oriented environment
Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize quickly
Ability to multi-task and produce quality materials under strict deadlines
Understands federal, state and local political issues and is knowledgeable about key players
Has experience with federal, state and local legislation
Understanding of the media and ability to develop and successfully place media stories, releases, op-eds, and other corporate communication
Has excellent and efficient working knowledge of PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Adobe programs
