A Fortune 50 financial services company is seeking a highly motivated Communications Specialist to join their growing team in the McLean, VA area.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain the editorial calendar for the team, ensuring timely scheduling and delivery of communications across all channels
- Consolidate advertising items from team members and coordinate weekly distribution through multiple channels (e.g., intranet, email, newsletters, social media)
- Prepare talking points and scripts for advertising campaigns and communications
- Provide ad hoc support to team members for deliverables such as blogs, intranet webpages, and other written content
- Manage the creation, writing, and production of internal and external newsletters
- Develop personal storytelling blogs to highlight employee experiences and organizational culture
- Create and design PowerPoint slides for presentations and communications
- Serve as administrative and project support for the team, assisting with timelines, action plans, and deliverable tracking
- Collaborate with internal partners and stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with organizational vision and policies
- Proofread and edit content for clarity, accuracy, and standardization
- Maintain a uniform editorial style and provide quality assurance to support the organization’s brand and guiding principles
- Stay abreast of applicable policies, procedures, and organizational values to ensure compliance in all communications
- Work independently and complete assignments with guidance in only the most complex situations
Qualifications:
- College-level courses or professional training/experience in communications or a related field
- Thorough knowledge of Communication, Publication, and Multimedia Production processes
- Proficiency with Graphics, Database, Word Processing, Presentation, and Spreadsheet software
- Advanced communication, project management, copywriting, editing, and proofreading skills
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects concurrently, and meet changing requirements and priorities
- Ability to deal tactfully with all levels of the workforce and management
- Experience in developing conceptual approaches and copy solutions with minimal editorial supervision
Desired Skills:
- Experience managing timelines, deadlines, and resources to ensure successful project implementation
