Internal Communications Specialist (H)

Internal Communications Specialist 1253493 (H)

A leading podcast and audiobook company is seeking a motivated, energetic, and proactive Internal Communications Specialist. The successful candidate will help connect and engage employees across the business. The ideal candidate has 4-6 years of work experience in a communications capacity, can work successfully in a team environment, builds effective working relationships, and can react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround. The company offers a great work environment!

Internal Communications Specialist Pay and Benefits:

• Hourly pay: $35-$60 (Pay varies based on the candidate's work location and experience)
• Worksite: Leading podcast and audiobook company (Newark, NJ 07102 or Los Angeles, CA 90232 - Hybrid, Must be Onsite two days per week)
• W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL
• 40 hours/week, 9 Month Assignment

Internal Communications Specialist Responsibilities:

• Work with the Internal Communications team to amplify global internal communications efforts across an array of channels with an effective cadence that inspires internal enthusiasm employee engagement and pride.
• Help manage internal communications editorial calendar for internal stories and news, research and write stories, and align with external communications efforts when necessary.
• Support our internal communications channel strategy as well as day-to-day implementation, including digital signage, newsletter, and intranet communications.
• Provide ongoing content management (posting, updating, quality assurance, and brand compliance) and work in a variety of communications platforms: emails, audio, video, intranet, digital signage, etc.
• Develop a wide range of creative internal communication deliverables —including newsletter articles, emails, editorial content, presentations, and Q&A — to engage and inform employees through a mix of channels.
• Conceptualize and research creative internal communication strategies and campaigns and keep apprised of internal communications best practices.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders including those within GCA and across the business to ensure every internal communications opportunity is maximized and successes are amplified.
• Use metrics, data, and related insights to help drive internal programs and activities and gain insight on how our internal communication channels are working and where improvements are needed for a more seamless user experience.

Internal Communications Specialist Qualifications:

• 4-6 years of work experience in a communications capacity.
• College degree in social sciences or humanities.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural, cross-functional environment that appreciates different perspectives and collaboration.
• Technical skills: Strong Word, Excel, and PowerPoint ability as well as experience with intranet platforms (such as Simpplr and SharePoint) and digital sign management systems. The ability to use visual concepts, graphic design or HTML is a plus.
• Adept at using and experimenting with communication technologies and experience maximizing digital content in various forms across the company’s channels.
• Written communication: exceptional writing skills, strong line-editing, copyediting, and proofreading skills, varies writing style to meet needs and presents data effectively.
• Oral communication: speak clearly and persuasively; possess the ability to engage others; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; actively participate in meetings.
• Analytics – the ability to use channel metrics to influence communications strategies and advise cross-functional stakeholders effectively.
• Digital fluency – foundational understanding of behaviors in the digital space and digital platforms. Keeps abreast of new digital and social trends, tools, and platforms.
• Proven ability to use multiple communications channels and technologies to create impactful communications that are aligned with strategy and ensure we are reaching employees when and where they are available
• Capacity to work across teams at the highest levels of the organization, enjoys working with people, and understands discretion and diplomacy
• Ability to plan and coordinate internal campaigns and events —should have superior organizational and project management skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to think innovatively and creatively, and change course if necessary, to achieve desired results.
• Passion for storytelling and the company’s commitment to urban revitalization and its disruptive, technology- driven culture.
• Excellent organization and problem-solving skills; flexible, process-oriented, and able to manage constant flow of information from multiple sources.
• Positive and can-do attitude and willingness to work hard and roll up sleeves to get work done
• Enthusiastic self-starter with a strong background in internal communications and storytelling.
• Thrive in ambiguity with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Excellent business judgement and operate with a strong sense of urgency and commitment.
• A strong track record of developing effective internal communications a demonstrated ability to work with confidential information, and an uncompromising eye for quality and detail while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Superior communication and presentation skills (both written and oral).
• Experience with event and project management, and experience and understanding of the evolving communications channels landscape.
• Able to work successfully in a team environment and build effective working relationships, and can react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround.

Salary : $35 - $60