Capital Staffing Solutions Hiring for Communications Specialist Job at Remote Full Time

Communications Specialist:
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Pay rate: based on experience

The OCIO Communications Specialist will support the Office of the CIO on strategic communications initiatives, supporting global IT communications for a period of six to nine months, while the OCIO undertakes a search for a full-time person to fill the role. This includes developing and implementing internal, global communications plans and programs to help achieve critical business objectives including operational excellence and employee engagement.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write communications and change management plans and develop communications material for technical project deployments and issues management
• Help develop strategy and execute communications tactics around priority initiatives within the IT organization (including cybersecurity, infrastructure, architecture, etc.), working with corporate communications, as needed, to implement
• Manage the IT-specific news channels on our intranet, using the Social Chorus and SharePoint platforms
• Manage routine IT communications, like the monthly My IT newsletter and strategic initiative one-pagers
• Prepare presentation decks for Town Halls and other leadership meetings, as assigned
• Help plan and execute the annual IT Leadership Conference, which happens annually in the Fall
• Support internal social media
• Coordinate closely with the corporate communications team, as needed, as well as HR and legal

SKILLS

• Strong reporting and interviewing skills, excellent writing and storytelling abilities
• Experience developing and implementing strategic, integrated communications plans tied directly to business objectives
• Ability to craft clear, concise communications for end users, using plain language
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills
• Active listening skills and willingness to hear and incorporate feedback
• Outcome-focused with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Track record of successful change management
• Ability to identify, prioritize and implement communications opportunities on own initiative while influencing teams across multiple functions, locations and disciplines to deliver measurable engagement and visibility outcomes
• Must be able to work well with diverse groups, be a team player, possess analytical and “client service” skills, be an innovative thinker, and a self-starter
• Must excel and thrive in fast-paced environments; global experience a plus
• Manage project timelines and determine appropriate workflow
• Computer proficiency in Word, PowerPoint and Excel required; simple video editing is a plus

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent
• 6-10 years directly related experience, preferably for a Fortune 500 company with diverse, global employee base

Posted by: KN

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 – $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Communications: 6 years (Preferred)
• Fortune 500 company with diverse, global employee base: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote