This is a contract role through Magnit for an American energy company based in Jackson, Michigan

LOCATION: Jackson, MI

ROLE OVERVIEW: 35558205 Communications Specialist IV

Communications

Establishes an advocate relationship with executives to enable advisory on strategic agenda, best methods of communication, strategy delivery and heightened engagement

• Develops effective, compelling communications that reach and engage broad audience and executes executive communication strategies and plans.
• Translates and strengthens organization’s plans and strategies into engaging communications to align employees’ comprehension, acceptance, performance and motivation to strengthen employee engagement
• Produces internal and external materials for executives for multiple forums and channels including leadership meetings, leadership messages, employee town halls, presentations, blogs, videos, social media, site visits/go sees and provides logistics support
• Prepares and coordinates event logistics including, agenda preparation, meeting flow, staging, presentation development, messaging and post-event follow up and feedback
• Partners with Corporate Communications and Co-Worker Connections departments for video/audio needs and external communication requests for executives

Benchmarking and Best Practices

• Researches benchmark data and best practices internally and externally to produce communication strategies that reflect cutting-edge communication trends
• Adjusts, integrates and implements modifications to executive communications based on executive input, employee feedback and external trends

Communication Execution

• Produces surveys to measure meeting and communication effectiveness and recommends and implements interventions to inform and drive communication results

SKILLS:

• 3+ years executive and/or internal communication experience
• Advanced and skilled communicator
• Ability to influence high-level stakeholder audiences in extreme impact situations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, with a heavy emphasis on PowerPoint and presentation creation
• Graphic design, photography and videography knowledge and understanding (Adobe Creative Suite)
• Creative storytelling proficiency with ability to craft stories and utilize tools to produce visuals
• Experience and comfort working in c-level executive environment
• Able to think creatively and translate complex ideas and thoughts into concepts and terms that can easily be understood
• Self-initiator and empowered, ability to work with minimal details or requirements, within a wide degree of creativity and latitude, and produce high quality results
• Ability to work within a deadline-driven environment requiring high degree of professionalism, discretion and organization skills
• Exemplify agility to be able to quickly shift priorities easily and effectively
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment, by encouraging trust, mutual respect, and a shared purpose among team members and across the organization

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Journalism, English or Public Relations

Hourly Pay Rate Range (dependent on location, experience, expectation)

The pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay for this position is: $36-$49/ per hour
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (provided minimum eligibility hours are met)

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.