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Knight Transportation · 1 day ago

Communications Specialist/Copywriter

Phoenix, Arizona

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$60K/yr - $75K/yr

2+ years exp

Knight Transportation is a leading truckload carrier committed to innovation and growth in the transportation industry. They are seeking a Communications Specialist/Copywriter to develop engaging content across various channels, support brand voice consistency, and collaborate with teams to enhance internal and external communications.

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Responsibilities

Support the in-house creative and communications team in applying the organization’s brand voice across internal and external communication channels

Write and produce content for a variety of stakeholders, including drivers, office employees, and customers

Help ensure brand voice and messaging are consistently applied across communications and that information is accurate and clearly communicated

Assist with the transition to and ongoing use of a new employee experience platform

Help manage company intranet sites by creating, updating, and publishing content to ensure timely and effective communication

Create, update, and publish digital content for screens across our national network of terminals and offices

Assist with the creation and publication of the organization’s weekly newsletter, including gathering content, scheduling, and editing

Conduct interviews with drivers, office employees, and leaders and help develop written content for blogs, articles, website pages, and internal communications

Assist the Social Media Strategist by helping develop, write, and coordinate content for both paid and organic social media campaigns

Write creative copy for social media, email, website content, video scripts, and other digital and print materials

Support website content updates by publishing and maintaining content in the CMS, following brand guidelines and basic SEO best practices

Assist with content-related reporting by tracking basic performance metrics (such as engagement, open rates, and page views) and helping gather insights to inform future content

Collaborate with departments across the organization to support their communication needs

Assist with campaigns and initiatives that promote the Knight brand and engage drivers, employees, and customers

Provide general support to the communications team and proactively assist others in meeting department and organizational goals

Qualification

Digital content creationWriting skillsAdobe Creative SuiteContent management systemsMicrosoft Office 365Interest in logisticsBasic marketing metricsCollaboration skillsOrganizational skills

Required

2+ years of experience in communications, marketing, digital content, or a related field

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Strong writing skills with attention to tone, clarity, and detail

Basic experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, or similar tools) or a willingness to learn

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams)

Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment

Strong collaboration skills and a willingness to learn from feedback

Basic understanding of digital communications or marketing metrics is a plus

Preferred

Interest in or basic knowledge of the transportation or logistics industry

Familiarity with website content management systems and digital platforms

A writing/content portfolio is preferred; we'd love to see examples of your work - writing samples, social content, or other relevant projects that showcase your skills