What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Specialist position at Apex Systems?
Apex is looking to fill a Communications Specialist position with a large client of ours out of the Miami, FL area. The hiring manager is looking for qualified candidates with strong written communication experience to large corporate environments. This person will provide corporate communications from beginning to the end of large internal projects. If you feel like the below position is a good fit, please apply directly.
Position: Communications Specialist
Length: 1-Year Contract with potential to hire full time
Rate: $45-50/hr on W2
Location: Miami - Onsite 3-4 days a week
Job Description:
This individual will be responsible for making significant contributions to the strategic communication support of a business unit or significant department within a business unit. Expected to work with a high degree of initiative and independence in anticipating client needs and developing communication solutions that further the business objectives and supporting their ensuring their successful implementation.
Must Haves:
- 3-5 years’ experience in corporate environment doing employee communications and/or customer support
- Excellent writing skills and ability to communicate with executives
- Bachelor’s in Marketing, Communications, Writing, or related field
Nice to Haves:
- Adobe video editing
- Previous: news reporters, marketing/communications, PR agency, utility experience
Responsibilities:
- Strategic communication planning, message development, writing, using research and analytics to drive planning and messaging
- Carry projects from the earliest stages of concept and development through to successful completion on time, on budget and as measured by achievement of metrics.
- Following and improving upon established processes, strong project management, building and maintaining great relationships with clients and co-workers and communicating effectively with them
- Using quantifiable metrics to track performance and progress
- Will work at both business unit and corporate levels.
- Will interface with business unit leadership and business process owners
Qualifications:
- 5 or more years relevant experience required
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field (Journalism, Communication, Marketing, Liberal Arts, Public Relations, Advertising, etc.) required
- Expected to demonstrate expertise through writing and editing test
- Must demonstrate expertise in the development and disciplined execution of strategic communication plans and using research and audience insight to develop key messages
- Demonstrated discipline in project execution
- Excellent writing, verbal, editing, presentation, and overall communication skill
- Strong dedication to customer service
- Ability to remain flexible and adaptable to meet the demands of internal clients and demonstrate enthusiasm and passion for their business
- Ability to perform market research & analytics
- A talent for creative thinking and problem solving
- Ability to follow critical business processes to ensure quality and timely execution of initiatives
- Ability to multitask and maintain high performance under extreme pressure in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Salary : $45 - $50
