Pontiac, IL

Communications Specialist

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in Communications, English, Marketing, Journalism or a related field or equivalent experience; 2 years of full-time job experience- no internships
Experience using O365 applications (SharePoint, Teams, Forms, etc.)
Experience producing videos from start to finish, creating graphics, managing social media, and liaising with community partners
2+ years of comprehensive job-related experience, preferably in communications or a related field.
2+ years of experience using Adobe Creative Cloud software\
Strong technological proficiency

Soft Skills Required

Strong writing skills and the ability to listen, learn, and develop clear, concise, and accurate messages for a variety of diverse audiences.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong relationships
A ttention to detail
Strong project management skills and organization with the ability to prioritize projects and requests and meet established deadlines
Strong understanding of branding and experience adhering to brand guidelines
Ability to maintain confidentiality

Responsibilities

Acts as the subject matter expert on communications and branding for the Pontiac facility
Manages all facility communications vehicles including digital signage, employee newsletter, facility Facebook page, Yammer, start of shift communication, all-campus email communication, and more
Develops and delivers facility’s operations communications to keep employees informed
Works directly with Human Resources Manager and team on key employee and business communications
Provides support to facility leaders and employees to help meet facility goals
Provides communications consultation to leaders (presentation materials, talking points, video scripts, etc.)
Writes stories to recognize and engage employees at the Pontiac facility
Creates internal and external media for advertising including graphics, photography, and video
Identifies strategic opportunities for communications improvements
Copy edits and proofreads messaging for leaders and other business partners
Manages Pontiac homepage
Works with division communications team to execute on communication strategy
Support operations All Employee Meetings on each shift

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