Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a strategic and creative internal and external communications strategy that is aimed at advancing the business strategy, employee engagement, corporate branding and overall company reputation
• Oversee all internal communications including town hall meetings, newsletters, company-wide emails, social media presence, intranet, videos, text messaging, special projects and assignments
• Bring new ideas to how best to communicate with, and engage, all team members
• Manage company’s external social media presence
• Oversee the company’s website development
• Lead key initiatives that support the company’s commitment to community giving and involvement
• Innovate and adopt new ways of communication that are in line with current trends and best practices
• Create rich and creative content that is optimized for search engine
• Manage all aspects of an event from pre-planning, determining resource needs, pre-event marketing, and on-site coordination, to post event follow up
• Order all materials needed for events, both internal and external and ensure items arrive in a timely fashion
• Partner with vendors and negotiating the best possible rates and terms for events
• Develop effective and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Supervise staff at events, assign duties, and provide general direction
• Conduct post-event data and strategic analysis to inform future events
• Plan and execute pre-event marketing

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Communications, Marketing, English or related area of study
• Demonstrated experience in corporate communications, public relations and internal and external event planning and execution.
• Ability to build relationships with media and lead company’s media relations, including the creation of all press releases and marketing campaigns, maximizing media opportunities that support the company’s strategy and reputation is a plus.
• Outstanding oral and written communications skills
• Understanding of the social media landscape with strong social media experience across multiple platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Ability to be flexible and quickly adapt to changing needs and environments
• Motivated to stay current on trends, social issues, and industry news
• Self-starter who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment