External Communications Specialist
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Job Location:
Richfield, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As the External Communications Specialist youll support the external communications planning and execution across a variety of areas including stores and services digital and technology social impact real estate human resources and this role you will work collaboratively with the external communications team to execute media relations strategies and foster relationships with select media members external partners and various internal stakeholders.
This role is hybrid which means you will work some days at our corporate office in Richfield Minnesota and some days virtually from home or another non-Best Buy location. The specific work arrangements vary by role and team. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more details during the hiring process.
What youll do
Basic qualifications
Preferred qualifications
Whats in it for you
Were committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. We offer generous benefits that address your total well-being and provide support as you need it especially key moments in your life.
Our benefits include:
About us
As part of the Best Buy team youll help us fulfill our purpose to enrich lives through technology. We bring that to life every day by humanizing and personalizing tech solutions for every stage of life in our stores online and in customers homes.
Our culture is built on deeply supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it all possible. Were committed to being a great place to work where you can unlock unique career possibilities. Above all we aim to provide a place where you can bring your full authentic self to work now and into the future. Tomorrow works here.
Best Buy is an equal opportunity employer.
This role is hybrid which means you will work some days at our corporate office in Richfield Minnesota and some days virtually from home or another non-Best Buy location. The specific work arrangements vary by role and team. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more details during the hiring process.
What youll do
- Support external communications efforts for various business teams including stores and services digital and technology real estate finance legal social impact corporate responsibility and sustainability human resources and more.
- Support external communications tactics including writing content creating media lists preparing materials and more.
- Research and vet opportunities and speaking engagements for select executives.
- Assist with media relations work within local markets and local news outlets including working directly with store leaders in need of media relations support
- Serve as a spokesperson for the company as needed
- Support a variety of communications functions while learning and growing your communications skills.
Basic qualifications
- 1 year of experience in communications public relations or related field
- 1 year of developing and implementing strategic communication plans
- 1 year of writing and editing content for a variety of audiences and vehicles
Preferred qualifications
- Ability to quickly and effectively build relationships with associates of all levels
- Experience meeting aggressive daily weekly deadlines
- Demonstrated media relations experience
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment working on assignments with overlapping priorities and timelines
- Ability to partner with cross-functional teams to develop and deliver clear consistent communications
- Excellent writing and editing skills
Whats in it for you
Were committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. We offer generous benefits that address your total well-being and provide support as you need it especially key moments in your life.
Our benefits include:
- Competitive pay
- Generous employee discount
- Physical and mental well-being support
About us
As part of the Best Buy team youll help us fulfill our purpose to enrich lives through technology. We bring that to life every day by humanizing and personalizing tech solutions for every stage of life in our stores online and in customers homes.
Our culture is built on deeply supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it all possible. Were committed to being a great place to work where you can unlock unique career possibilities. Above all we aim to provide a place where you can bring your full authentic self to work now and into the future. Tomorrow works here.
Best Buy is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
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