Internal Communications Specialist at Wheels in Alpharetta, Georgia

Job Description:

Job Description:




JOB OVERVIEW



The Internal Communications Specialist is responsible for writing, scheduling and publishing employee communications through various channels while ensuring each message is consistent with the overall strategy. With top-notch communication skills, simple graphic design skills, and a passion for innovative and integrated communication, this individual will support our communications strategy and execution. This individual must be self-sufficient when it comes to the content creation process-including gathering information, researching, writing, editing / proofreading, approving (or seeking approval from business leaders), and publishing. Must be extremely organized and able to manage multiple communication projects or requests in accordance with overall mass communnications schedule and request-to-fulfillment processes. This individual will also play a key role in supporting our external communications and marketing teams by creating internal awareness on mass external messages.



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Writes, edits, proofreads, publishes internal communications.


• Learns and adopts new communication practices in support of Wheels internal communications strategy.


• Partners with business stakeholders to identify, document and support their internal communication needs


• Supports and maintains employee intranet on SharePoint.


• Organizes and executes mass internal gatherings (whether virtual or hybrid in nature) such as all-employee meetings and management meetings including conferencing technology, calendar invitations, speaker talking points, PowerPoint presentations / visuals.


• Assists with writing mass internal communication content for executives (such as talking points, emails, other written communications).


• Supports planning, writing and editing content for a variety of internal communications channels including the intranet, digital communications (emails), all-employee meetings, or other communication media. Responsible for the visual layout and design of the content.


• Coordinates internal video projects with marketing and / or local vendors.


• Ensures internal communication content complies with copyright standards.


• Guides and makes decisions on behalf of internal communications to ensure all messages support the employee communications strategy.


• Supports internal communications requested by employee-led committees-including Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Employee Engagement; Wheels Cares. Partners with these committees to publish activities and messages in support overall employee communications strategy.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Excellent communication (verbal, written), public speaking and listening skills.


• Ability to tailor written and spoken messages appropriately to the target audience.


• Ability to interview and gather information from all levels of staff.


• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities, meeting or exceeding deadlines.


• Able to manage projects both internally with stakeholders and with vendors, suppliers, and distributors of collateral material.


• Demonstrates open, effective communication and teamwork.


• Demonstrates collaborative brainstorming, design, and solutioning.


• Demonstrates strong organizational skills, project management skills, multi-tasking and project flexibility.


• Demonstrates effective time management.


• Acts with integrity and professionalism.


• Completes tasks effectively and on time.


• Willingness to learn new practices.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations / marketing or related field preferred.


• 1 or more years' progressive work experience preferred.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) a must.


• Experience with Adobe Photoshop preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT



While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly talk and hear, and use hands and fingers to complete necessary communication duties.



Disclaimer



Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.




EEO Statement



Wheels is a Drug-Free Workplace. All employment is contingent on successful completion of drug and background screening.


Wheels is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or domestic partnership status, disability, protected veteran status or military status, genetic information, or any other category protected under applicable law. Wheels is committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment and advancement of minorities, women, persons with disabilities and protected veterans. Apply Now