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Communications Specialist


Reference Number: JNILCS25

Communications Specialist
experience  Not Disclosed
location  Moline, IL
duration  12 Months
salary  Not Disclosed
jobtype  Not Disclosed
Industry  Manufacturing
Job Description

Description:

Uses various communication media to share function-related information with appropriate audiences (internal and/or external) ensuring audiences are aware of, understand, and know the impact of the information.


Duties:

Provides detailed communication plans to ensure key audiences receive key messages in regards to current projects, events, or changes impacting the business. Develops strategic communication content that impacts the knowledge and understanding of key projects, events or business changes. Works with multiple media such as video, design, print. Oversees project plans and key milestones for projects that are integral for the enterprise/division/unit and supporting the company's business objectives. Develops and manages a variety of communication tools to ensure key messages reach appropriate audiences (internal/external). Writes, develops and coordinates unit/division/function initiative messages (i.e., presentations, letters, etc.) for senior leadership for global distribution to ensure timely, accurate, aligned communication is executed in a way that meets Company and audience requirements.

We are seeking a dynamic professional to join our employee communications team in the role of Communications Specialist. In this capacity, you will play a crucial role in supporting our Communications Lead in the management, coordination, and execution of a multitude of communications projects. You will help ensure the quality and consistency of our communications efforts, and provide limited creative support, inclusive of story/article writing and proofing. If you are passionate about communications and project management, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Communications project management; stakeholder engagement – this the main focus of this position. 60% of their time will be focused on communications project management.
- Writing; simple templated design support
- Quality assurance – proofing, fact-checking; stakeholder approvals
- Supporting local photo and video shoots
- Organizing shared digital creative assets
- Coordinate metrics scorecard assembly
- Keep team SharePoint sites organized and updated
- Other duties as assigned

Skill Set Requirements:
- Great verbal and written communication skills required
- Project management and organizational experience and skills required
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office tools
- Marketing Communications or Communications experience preferred

Education:
- A degree in Communications, Marketing, or Business is required

Notes:

Hybrid work schedule: 4 days onsite/ 1 day remote each week.


VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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