Associate, Communications Job Description
Associate, communications
provides strategic and fully integrated communication planning and hands-on support to the C-Suite operating within a regulated environment.
Associate, Communications Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Support the Associate Director, Internal Communications, in driving forward corporate communication strategy, including identifying and pursuing opportunities resident in our Capital Markets and I&TS business
Through the use of strong writing skills, develop professional communications materials/collateral, including 7 Questions, 60 Seconds, intranet stories, monthly newsletter and emails
Stay abreast of latest digital media technology and look to develop new internal corporate communication channels that take advantage of technological advances
Continue the rollout and progression of existing plans and channels including Newsweaver, Screensavers, Plasma displays, Connect, Ticker
Act as day-to-day contact for internal communication messages and announcements
Provide expertise and support with translation activities in relation to I&TS communications and be aware of cultural implications of communicating in different geographies
Measure, on an ongoing basis, the success of internal communications
Administrative support for team
Provide support for internal and external communications as required
Play critical role in managing the firm's internal communications program, which will provide expertise and advice to partners within various corporate and business groups
Associate, Communications Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Associate, Communications
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: UXMC, UXC, CMPP, ABC, APR, CFA, AMWA, II, IAT, PMP
Education for Associate, Communications
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the associate, communications 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, Education, English, Public Relations, Business, Management, Social Media, Graduate
Skills for Associate, Communications
Desired skills for associate, communications include:
Electronic and computerized PBX systems
Excel
Computer Warehouse
Helpdesk environment
Processes and workflows within a Data Center
Switchboard
Adobe Creative Suite
Business applications and automation
Business processes
Communication strategy and planning
Desired experience for associate, communications includes:
Ability to understand evolving technologies and use them to develop internal communication vehicles for optimal impact
Ability to directly and indirectly influence internal stakeholders—challenge their ideas, inspire their creativity, secure buy-in and sponsorship for key initiatives and involve them in the effective delivery of internal communication message
Ability to implement communication strategies and plans, and use them to deliver effective messaging
Computer literacy – MS Office software, online collaboration tools and additional advanced technology packages
Degree and/or equivalent relevant experience in a communications role
Knowledge/Experience of digital communications desirable
Associate, Communications Examples
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Associate, Communications Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for an associate, communications. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for associate, communications
- Update and maintain company intranet and corporate websites
- Draft press releases, media pitches, internal memos and award submissions
- Maintain media lists, track media coverage, compile special media results reports
- Coordinate select tour and visit requests from external groups, individuals and dignitaries
- Proofread press releases, speeches and newsletters for content and grammar
- Pitch stories to media as requested
- Distribute press releases and other press materials
- As directed, play a role in social media outreach to press and other constituencies
- Provide logistical support and research for thought leadership/speaking opportunities for senior executives
- Coordinate executive photos with the photo desk
Qualifications for associate, communications
- Excellent communication skills – articulate and persuasive one-on-one or in larger group settings
- Distribute daily stock recap report
- Assist with media inquiries (as requested), including coordination of live TV camera hits and on-site filming of interviews
- Work with investor relations website vendor to ensure accurate and timely updates
- Assist in answering department phones, direct calls, take messages and deliver excellent customer service to incoming callers and internal staff
- Assist in the compilation of daily media intelligence report
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Associate, Communications Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of associate, communications. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for associate, communications
- Oversee all language about The Watermill Center to ensure consistency
- Create or coordinate printed material
- Prepare (in consultation with Development Team) any language for Individual Giving campaigns
- Creation of Alumni marketing opportunities through social media and possibly email newsletters
- Coordinate with RW Work, Ltd
- Work with RW Work, Ltd on requests to interview Robert Wilson for Watermill related activities
- Successfully complete milestones of the GC Sales Apprenticeship and Leadership Development Program and transition to an entry level sales role
- Manage the entire sales cycle and effectively coordinate and engage internal and external resources, processes and tools to suport the sales cycle to successfully engage customers and drive profitable revenue growth
- Deliver tailored insight messages to key decision makers that address their specific business challenges
- Develop and implement short and long-term business plans for customers to identify, sell, and support incremental value added products/services
Qualifications for associate, communications
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to change
- Ability to work overtime when needed, sometimes on short notice
- University or community college education in communication, public relations, journalism or related field
- At least 5 years of experience in Public Communications or 5 years of experience in Corporate Communications
- Minimum of 1 year of corporate communications experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
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Associate, Communications Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for an associate, communications. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for associate, communications
- Prepare meeting materials to further enhance client relationships in the form of meeting books, slide presentations, and exhibits
- Create graphics and slides for presentations at meetings, conferences, training sessions, and webinars
- Create and format client logos for a variety of Kaspick & Company materials
- Maintain a communications library of graphics and presentations client logos
- Create and/or update a variety of reports on a quarterly basis including company overviews, market highlights, newsletters, and other client-specific reports and exhibits
- Coordinate and monitor production timelines and ensures deadlines are met
- Coordinate with and specify requirements for the production team
- Produce materials (including bound books, folders, signs, invitations, ) in Kaspick & Company’s production room as-needed
- Contribute to the management of resources on the website and intranet
- Provide internal communications support for Global Customer Care Services, working with senior management to develop and implement an internal communication strategy
Qualifications for associate, communications
- HTML, CSS and the Adobe software suite
- Blogging experience or equivalent in communicating through digital formats
- Organizing and managing multiple projects with overlapping schedules and deadlines
- Writing communications for internal audiences
- Proofreading copy for errors and typos
- Prioritizing projects and directing work
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Associate, Communications Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for an associate, communications. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for associate, communications
- Coordinate complex external customer servicing communications plans and content, typically involve writing new content impacting multiple functional areas, LOBs, channel
- Regularly consults with clients to present appropriate strategies
- Understands the policy and procedures of business supported in order to develop communications that meet the needs of the business, client and the customer
- Initial scope of role will include more rewriting of existing content
- Consults with internal staff and management to develop strategy, to ensure implementation and evaluate effectiveness of the communication strategy
- Ensures communications materials meet required regulatory standards, ensures work is executed in a controlled manner and following established workflows and processes
- Leverages existing communications standards and style guide, while ensuring consistency of communications across Community segments
- Decisions have an impact on multiple functional areas or LOBs
- Consults with a variety of business partners including senior management, Legal, and HR
- Independently accomplishes all aspects of developing external customer communications
Qualifications for associate, communications
- Comfort with Internet research and search engines
- Experience with uploading onto virtual sites/online sites (ftp sites, virtual files, flickr)
- Knowledge of Robert Wilson’s work
- Desire to learn about all the different channels of fundraising
- Ability to work independently and be self-directed, while also able to work collaboratively within a team environment
- Experience producing for the web and a basic working knowledge of software packages for page formatting, image management, videos, and content preparation - basic knowledge of HTML, Photoshop, and similar software
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Associate, Communications Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for an associate, communications. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for associate, communications
- Work within deadlines and cost constraints of clients
- Advise and collaborate with clients on editorial and publication methods
- Communicate with writers, editors, photographers, vendors, and contractors, and review publication process
- Serve as a resource in developing strategies that promote effective delivery of publications/editorials to target audiences
- May supervise professional or support personnel
- Draft stories, newsletters, reports, correspondence, announcements, talking points and other technical and non-technical materials for internal and external use
- Provide editorial support for articles and presentations ensuring the project is correctly described and attributed, and graphics are current and accurate
- Ensure consistent usage of the MTACC and ESA logotypes, style guides for reports, bid documents, presentations and other publications
- Gather information, materials, graphics and images to produce and/or support the development of presentations and briefing materials for project personnel
- Conceptualize and create eye-catching graphics, presentations and other print and digital collateral
Qualifications for associate, communications
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- Write so colleagues will want to read it
- Craft headlines so bright and clever that readers sit up and notice
- Entice colleagues to learn more
- Champion what matters to employees
- Ask engaging and insightful questions and listen well to the answers