HCL Global Systems Inc · 2 years ago
Communications Specialist
HCL Global Systems Inc is seeking a Communications Specialist 3 who will support and execute the department's comprehensive communications, marketing, and digital media strategy. The role involves planning, developing, and implementing communication programs, managing projects, and maintaining the department's online presence.
B2BConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftwareStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Consults with agency business owners and content experts to develop an understanding of the mission, strategic plan, products, services, and ongoing projects. Makes recommendations for communications materials based on target audience, messages, timeline, etc
Assists in developing correspondence, promotional communication materials, presentations, speeches, training, webinars, etc
Develops communication and marketing plans to meet the needs of a specific audience and program. designs and coordinates printing, ordering, and distribution of marketing materials to implement communication and marketing plans
Manages and oversees formatting, production, and distribution of electronic newsletters (including Dispatch) using MailChimp. Manages and oversees the formatting, production and distribution of electronic newsletters (including Dispatch), using MailChimp
Manages and maintains content on the intranet site, Agency Resource Channel, and Team, utilizing Microsoft SharePoint and the external site on the Drupal platform
Maintains social media channels and additional communications pieces (marketing materials, fact sheets, FAQs, talking points, etc.)
Assists with the graphic concept development, design, and production of marketing materials and logos for various programs
Builds and maintains relationships with internal and external partners; provides helpful, courteous, and knowledgeable service
Reply to inquiries from employees and vendors; research issues and respond, consulting with manager on resolutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in communications or a related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of communications or related experience
Five years of communications or related experience
One year of experience required at the lower level Communications Spec 2 (GSP041) or position equivalent
Knowledgeable of content and message development
Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills
Strong project management skills
Basic analytic and problem-solving skills; Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Knowledge of current communications, marketing, advertising, and public relations theories, practices, methods, and trends
Ability to use software applications (SharePoint, MailChimp, Drupal, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.)
Ability to identify goals and measure to improve outreach
Ability to prepare materials for various mediums
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based work environment
Knowledge of emerging web and social media technologies and trends
Ability to communicate effectively with targeted audience
Ability to review documents for content, logic and grammar
Ability to develop graphics, visuals, and print and electronic marketing materials
Knowledge of basic graphic design techniques
Preferred
Knowledge of technical writing process and publication processes
Experience in utilizing Adobe Create Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Three or more years of experience working in communications or a related field