Communications Specialist

Starkey Hearing is hiring a Communications Specialist at our Global Headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN. Are you a skilled writer with a passion for storytelling and a talent for crafting compelling narratives? Starkey is looking for a Communications Specialist to help elevate and enhance our brand through thoughtful and creative communications.

In this role, you will focus on writing and storytelling across a variety of platforms, including public and media relations, award submissions, social media content, internal and external email communications, and event activations. As a Communications Specialist at Starkey, you will collaborate closely with the Communications Manager to execute strategies that align with Starkey's mission of helping the world to hear better.

At Starkey, we are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. As a world leader in the manufacturing and delivery of advanced hearing solutions, we go to work each day to ensure every person on the planet has the opportunity to hear their very best. Founded in 1967, Starkey is known for its innovative design, development and distribution of comprehensive digital hearing systems.

Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Starkey has more than 5,000 employees globally, operates 29 facilities and does business in more than 100 markets worldwide. Here's a video about the people behind Starkey's groundbreaking innovation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjhRQ7qzlI0

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/RESULTS (List responsibilities in order of importance or where majority of time is spent, starting with the most important/majority. Exclude responsibilities that are marginal, which are included in "other duties/responsibilities as assigned.")

• Provide support of public relations activities for professional and consumer audiences
  • Work with the Communications Manager to integrate communication strategies across public relations, internal, online and social media channels
  • Identify compelling stories to increase brand awareness
  • Write and distribute targeted press materials to trade and consumer media
• Lead Starkey's awards program
  • Research and write nominations for key product, executive and company awards
  • Create campaigns to promote placement
• Provide social media support to communications and events teams
  • Write, edit social posts when needed
  • Capture content as needed
  • Collaborate with other Communications professionals on implementation
• Plan and execute external and internal communications campaigns
  • Write for intranet and emails
  • Support posting and distribution strategies
• Provide proofreading support for all marketing materials as needed
  • Proofread as needed
  • Provide support to Marketing Proofreader when needed
• Event support as needed
• Capture and curate content for internal and external events

Requirements

• Education
  • 4-year college degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Business or related field
• Experience
  • 2 years of experience in Public Relations, Communications or Marketing required. Hearing industry experience preferred. Agency experience preferred.

Knowledge / Technical Requirements

• Knowledge of computer tools required
• Knowledge of media databases and media monitoring tools preferred

Competencies, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills in English required
• Willingness to immerse in hearing aid industry
• Team player
• Ability to organize and execute plans efficiently

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $56,210 - $70,000/ year. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, include medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, hearing aid benefits, PTO, 6 paid holidays annually, 2 floater days annually, 1 volunteer service day annually, paid paternity leave, and tuition reimbursement.

This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout.

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