Communications Specialist

I. Job Summary

This intermediate level position under moderate supervision and guidance is progressively more responsible for assisting in the drafting coordinating and executing of both external and internal communication plans. Cultivates internal business and department head relationships and is mentored by upper level Communications experts in the development and management of external vendor relationships. Assists assigned internal partners with communication for targeted audiences.

Please provide a cover letter with your resume.

Location: Sacramento OR Lodi

Travel: 10%-20% ( Events and meetings in the local area)

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary communications liaison for assigned municipal franchise contracts ensuring communication collateral public outreach materials and other contractual deliverables are met effectively and on schedule.
• Under supervision engages and assists assigned internal partners (business and department heads) with targeted communications to both internal and external audiences.
• Assists with external company message positioning on assigned issues and branding and is responsible for recommending delivery and timing of company messages to target audiences.
• Create edit and distribute a variety of communication materials including newsletters press releases social media content educational collateral presentations website content customer communications and stakeholder messaging.
• Manage communications associated with municipal franchise agreements including project coordination budget tracking outreach campaigns and public education initiatives.
• Collaborate with Operations Government Affairs Community Relations and other cross-functional teams to develop messaging that supports business objectives operational priorities and contractual commitments.
• Monitor communication activities and provide reporting documentation and performance metrics to support communication objectives and franchise contract requirements.
• Provides assistance to company personnel in preparing speeches letters and articles which are to be made public.
• Works with management to execute internal communications tactics designed to contribute to the companys employee engagement campaign and the related behaviors to support a motivated workforce.
• Responds to field communicators to assist with the strategy implementation delivery of tools and messaging.
• May coordinate and assist in the administration and planning of large company events.
• Assists in creating and supporting internal communications regarding weather related disaster or crisis preparedness and aftermath.
• Monitoring and compiling and distributing company and industry daily news throughout the company via intranet.
• Organizing and monitoring media from all outlets.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree (accredited) in Communication Journalism or Public Relations or in lieu of degree
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience.
• 2 years previous experience in a communications department or agency (in addition to education requirement).

B. Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in communications community outreach stakeholder engagement or public education.
• Proven project management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience developing communication materials and campaigns for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Adobe Creative Suite and related tools.

• Strong organizational collaboration and communication skills.

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands physical and occupational risks and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers phones copy machines etc.

PAY:The expected base pay range for this office/on-site position is $85000 - $95000. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates relevant experience education training certifications qualifications and work location.

V. Benefits
At WM each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical dental vision life insurance and short-term addition we offer a stock purchase plan company matching on a 401(k) and more. Employees also receive paid vacation holidays and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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