What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Specialist position at XL Construction?
Communications Specialist
Location: This role can sit in our Milpitas or Oakland office
Type: Hybrid
Location: This role can sit in our Milpitas or Oakland office
Type: Hybrid
Position Purpose:
We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic communications professional to join our team! You will be responsible for leading communications initiatives that increase brand visibility and position XL Construction and our trade entities for future growth. The ideal candidate will possess skills in digital, social media, and written communications and keen attention to detail. Collaboration with individuals and teams throughout our organization will be essential to success in this role.
Responsibilities
- Write and publish content for websites, thought leadership articles, newsletters, advertising and sponsorship opportunities, and social media platforms
- Develop winning submissions for public speaking and award opportunities.
- Develop and manage the company’s social media calendar.
- Capture analytics and metrics on website traffic, social media, and media coverage of the organization’s brands to gain insights and course correct to increase engagement.
- Write and publish content for internal communications and make updates to the company intranet.
- Create content for internal company events and initiatives (i.e., safety week, construction inclusion week)
- Support branding and signage maintenance at office and job site locations
- Coordinate and catalog project photography and videography
- Conduct market research as requested, including competitor analysis and client research
- Edit content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style.
- Presentation development
- Document formatting
- Content library organization and management
Knowledge and Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in marketing and/or communications, preferably in the AEC industry
- Degree in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, or relevant field preferred
- Basic knowledge of current communications practices and techniques
- Excellent design sense with a high level of creativity
- Strong technical proficiency in:
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Canva
- Microsoft Office
- Project management tools such as Asana, Basecamp
- CRM systems such as Salesforce, Deltek, Unanet
- Social media management tools such as Hootsuite
- CMS systems for websites such as Wix, WordPress
- Company intranet platforms such as Interact
Skills and Abilities
- Technical Ability: excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills; keen attention to detail
- Industry Knowledge: basic understanding of the business of the AEC industry
- Collaboration: ability to build constructive and effective relationships at all levels internally and externally
- Organization: excellent organization skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively while managing multiple demands
- Teamwork: a team player with a can-do attitude and willingness to pitch in to help get the work done, even if it requires overtime
- Continuous Learning: desire to learn and continually seek opportunities for growth
- Values: aligned with our values of We Not Me, Be True, and Go Beyond
Key Competencies
- Courageous Leader
- Bridge Builder
- Continuous Learner
- Business Acumen
Additional information
Starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $72,000 and $90,000. Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc. Your recruiter can share additional details during the interview process.
XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F Vet/Disability).
Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief, age, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
H1B Visa sponsorship is not available for this specific position.
Salary : $72,000 - $90,000
