What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Representative position at Metasys Inc?
12 months contract
Hybrid - at least three days in Des Moines or Davenport, Iowa, office location
The Communications Representative Contractor will help to plan, write and proofread internal communications supporting a multi-year IT systems build/upgrade project. In this role, you will need to organize insights and information from a variety of internal teams/experts and collaborate to develop effective communications materials.
Responsibilities:
Researches, writes and edits employee communications, including project updates, employee newsletter articles and intranet content.
Develops content and information tailored for specific audiences and different print/digital channels.
Effectively guide multiple communications projects through established workflow process, while maintaining high quality output and balancing multiple deadlines.
Works to anticipate audience information needs and helps facilitate content sharing among the large project workstreams.
Prepares for and attends cross-functional project meetings / work sessions.
Serve as an additional copy proofing resource for the company.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English or related field; or equivalent work experience.
Five-seven years of experience in an employee communications, public relations or copywriter function in a professional work environment
Background experience in utilities or regulated industry like government, insurance or finance or IT security, a plus
Strong writing, proofreading and editing skills.
Must be proficient in Associated Press style.
Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
Comfort using or willingness to learn a variety of communications technology – Microsoft365 (Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, Planner), a CMS like Oracle WebCenter Sites.
Ability to attend in-person meetings or work sessions in Des Moines or Davenport up to twice per month
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $26.00 - $29.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- its a 12 months contract role so are you comfortable?
Experience:
- Communication representative: 5 years (Required)
- Copywriting: 5 years (Required)
- Copy editing: 5 years (Required)
- employee communications: 5 years (Required)
- background in utilities, government, insurance, finance, IT: 5 years (Required)
- Proofreading: 5 years (Required)
- Oracle WebCenter sites: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $29
