Internal Communications Specialist

This position will report to the Marketing Communications Manager. The Internal Communications Specialist will lead daily internal communications for the Americas region of a multinational company.  This position will be responsible for developing content for internal communications including but not limited to employee communications employee/site feature stories newsletters internal success stories intranet and blog content videos and employee engagement activities for over 800 colleagues. This position will lead preparation and of quarterly companywide town hall meetings facilitating all aspects of the event working directly with the executive leadership team.  This role will also provide support for external communications.

Responsibilities:

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Generate new internal communications content by soliciting news and information from departments within the business that would be of importance or interest to employees.
• Write and distribute internal communications success stories newsletters social posts and employee/site feature stories that engage and inspire employees.
• Survey employees and departmental leaders to refine communications.
• Work closely with regional human resources and global communications teams to ensure People & Culture plan deliverables are communicated throughout the year.
• Collaborate with the global communications team and contribute content to BUZZ the employee engagement platform.
• Act as lead facilitator for the quarterly town hall meeting attended onsite and virtually by all employees. 
• Work with the executive leadership team to develop town hall agenda and identify internal presenters.
• Design captivating and engaging PowerPoint slides for the town hall while ensuring compliance with brand standards.
• Support our executive leadership team including our President with internal messaging and content including blogs notes and stories.
• Work with the Americas Leadership Team to plan manage and deliver outstandingly professional and inspiring internal events.
• Provide advanced proofreading and editing support.
• Work closely with the global communications team to ensure messaging alignment.
• Other duties assigned.

Qualifications :

Education: Bachelors Degree with a major in Journalism English Communications Marketing or related field of study is preferred.

Experience: 5 years of experience in corporate communications journalism or a related field is required.

Technical Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced PowerPoint skills.
• Proficient copywriting and journalistic writing abilities.
• Knowledge of AP style of writing.
• Graphic design skills including Adobe Photoshop InDesign or Canva are preferred.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into simple easy to understand copy.
• Experience working directly with Csuite executives.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Strategic thinker who can assess and understand situations quickly and clearly.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse global population of employees at all levels within the organization.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Flexible selfstarter who can work independently and manage priorities to meet the demands of the job and be comfortable in a matrixed environment.
• Ability to maintain a positive and collaborative attitude across all levels of the organization and demonstrate enthusiasm for the position and the business.

Background: This position may require a U.S. Personal Security Clearance. This position may require Sensitive Security Information (SSI) access and vetting via the TSA. If required must successfully pass a federal background investigation.
 

SDI is a Federal Contractor and a drugfree workplace. By submitting an application I confirm that I understand that the Company has a right to require me to submit to a drug test prior to employment and at any time during my employment to the extent permitted by law.

Additional Information :

We offer

Join us and well help build your career with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business both locally and globally. Youll experience an inclusive environment with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. Youll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a worldleader with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity PostersIf youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan or policy statement please email .

The compensation for this position ranges from $62400 $93600/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location skills jobrelated knowledge and experience. The compensation package includes incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Smiths Detection provides comprehensive benefits including healthcare 401K savings plan company holidays vacation sick time parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.

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