Communications Specialist Job Description
Communications specialist
provides high attention to detail; manage multiple ongoing activities using project management tools such as Trello, Teams, SharePoint, and other tools.
Communications Specialist Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Develops processes and tools to drive more effective and efficient communications
Maintaining and loading content for Sharepoint website and online portals
SharePoint content management, posting, and picture preparation
Partner with corporate and/or store executives to coordinate the development and publication of articles, newsletters, directives and books
Effectively edit communication created by executives for accuracy, flow, grammar, punctuation and spelling
Support department communications to corporate and/ or stores through articles, newsletters, directives, books, manuals and/or Kplanner
Publishes communications on KNet in a timely and accurate manner
Create design / layout directives as necessary to support store execution
In partnership with the Communication Coordinator, support creation of MP books and special projects
Identifying and defining specific communication actions and events which will address the needs of reporting and analytics stakeholders
Communications Specialist Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Communications Specialist
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: PMP, CCNA, CMS, NCIC, IAT, ITIL, TIL, CCNP, II, AWS
Education for Communications Specialist
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the communications specialist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Education, English, Communication, Business, Writing, Technical
Skills for Communications Specialist
Desired skills for communications specialist include:
Excel
PowerPoint
Practices
AP style
MS Office
Tools
HTML
Adobe Creative Suite
SharePoint
Desired experience for communications specialist includes:
Experience managing an Internet/Intranet site
Expert skills with Microsoft Office package
Intermediate skills with Adobe PhotoShop
Proficiency with web-design software
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of management and team members
Strong ability to self-manage and handle multiple tasks
Communications Specialist Examples
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Communications Specialist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of communications specialist. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for communications specialist
- Supports the creation and delivery of IT enterprise communication
- Support communications activities for a portfolio of EA franchises in North America including FIFA, NHL, UFC and Plants vs
- Draft written materials – plans, press releases, event briefs, messaging documents and more
- Manage projects and activities with agencies
- Own outreach and coverage with top enthusiast and consumer media outlets nationwide
- Support event activities at trade shows, press tours and events
- Manage media monitoring and coverage/results reporting
- Drafting Group News for media
- Monitoring Media coverage
- Own Internal Communications including management messages, e-bulletins
Qualifications for communications specialist
- An understanding of the importance of clearly defined writing and approvals processes and accountabilities
- Proven ability to influence within a corporate environment
- Knowledge of procurement processes and/or procurement communications is preferred
- 3 years of experience in marketing, communication, or PR industry
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations or Communications
- Direct Marketing or PR certifications
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Communications Specialist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of communications specialist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for communications specialist
- Global email distribution and DL management
- Outlook calendar management, and meeting set-up
- Having regular contact with senior management within the organization and will coordinate multiple vendors
- Manage internal communications output for Continuous Improvement (CI) (Six Sigma initiatives), Credo events and Customer Centricity program
- Work with various internal teams to publish timely company information, such as memos and CI outcomes
- Suggest what information should be presented to employees and stakeholders
- Refine core messaging to ensure organizational consistency in all aspects of communication
- Collaborate with teams to publish videos and photography on company website and blogs
- Provide key support to quarterly reporting communications initiatives for CAM’s products
- Identify web opportunities, and develop and implement online strategies accordingly
Qualifications for communications specialist
- 5 years of experience in direct marketing, advertising, or PR industry
- Graphical Design experience
- Must have experience and knowledge of gaming enthusiast media, coupled with consumer PR/communications experience
- Thorough understanding of current and emerging digital communications landscape
- Available for some domestic travel as needed
- 1-2 years of experience working in communications or marketing related position at a global company, preferably in interactive entertainment or sports
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Communications Specialist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of communications specialist. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for communications specialist
- Track communication plan activities and lead times
- Establish QA process for collateral and communications, including sign-off on readiness for publication
- Assure messaging is conveyed in terms consistent with business value/understanding
- Collaborate with business unit leaders to communicate key information, the strategic imperatives and progress on results
- Work with the Communications Manager and Director to create, implement and maintain a communication plan for business units that supports the overall strategy
- You will work in partnership with the rest of the communications team to write customer press releases, creative pitches, features, community/blog posts and media alerts which will generate positive and insightful coverage, use in wider PR, social and marketing campaigns
- Develop and deploy high impact communications to the Sales and Services field organizations , WYN Weekly, Personalized Learning Curriculum announcements, VILT information/follow-up
- Develop and deploy communications including critical information needed by select audiences whose participation is required in Value Selling, Showcasing Digital Assets, CSG Onboarding, AE Onboarding
- Update training material slide decks
- Assist in identifying key audiences and messages for program communications
Qualifications for communications specialist
- Assemble coverage/KPI reports
- Build media lists, media visit itineraries, and editorial calendars
- Autonomously handle film/photo shoots (with Manager and/or COO approval)
- Manage smaller scale multi-resort or corporate initiatives and events
- Assist in crisis communications scenarios
- Aid in managing snow reporters
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Communications Specialist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of communications specialist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for communications specialist
- Assist in development, design and launch of landing pages
- Participate in the implementation and managing of projects
- Enroll, terminate and update employees' personal information and benefits in their benefit carriers and our system
- Creates presentations in support of various reviews and forums
- Support Business Operations and the Communications Supervisor in the development and implementation of the skill team’s communication strategy
- Serves as a company spokesperson, representing the company at retail stores, conferences, trade shows, media trips, photo shoots, public functions and other events
- Supports all company channels and businesses with communication needs
- Develop and maintain a network of contacts in various locations across the business
- This exciting role will report to the SVP, Corporate Communications, be responsible for project management
- To include supporting content creation, events, and engagement providing support to global leadership operational and project teams as required
Qualifications for communications specialist
- Edit and proofread written materials for quality and adherence to messaging and style guidelines
- Innovative approach and able to apply the newest communication strategies to the role
- Must be personable, confident, professional and enthusiastic
- Willing to work 12 hour shifts on days, nights, and weekends
- Experience in developing online/digital communications, communications websites and graphic design is desirable
- Experience with executive communications, including working with leadership or management of an institution on speeches, drafts of letters, briefings, and columns
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Communications Specialist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of communications specialist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for communications specialist
- Coach and train country staff in communication skills, collaborating with them to highlight project impact and best practices through stories, events, and outreach
- Proven ability to interact successfully with all levels of management and with reporters in stressful situations
- Identifying and writing content for the North America employee publication, ‘In the Zone’ (ITZ) for the company intranet
- Proactively seeks out opportunities to learn about key news and feature opportunities
- Acting as a hub of information amongst the Sales team and Field Managers and appropriately communicating information across the team and other departments
- Acting with professionalism and promptly responding to client requests via phone, email
- Handling website data management
- Coordinating client events and scheduling / arranging meetings, as requested
- Elevating concerns or challenges appropriately and promptly
- Maintaining master client contact list
Qualifications for communications specialist
- Ability to work independently with the larger team to meet aggressive deadlines in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated talent for conceptualizing creatively and quickly
- Own media relationships and develop relationships with new media contacts
- Ability to interact with senior executives comfortably and effectively
- Experience with various aspects of marketing and communications, including digital, print, social media, and internal and external communications
- Experience in working closely with senior government or DoD officials preferred