Communications Specialist - Urgent Hiring

Robert Half is looking to employ a Communications Specialist with exceptional writing skills for a local client. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment. This is a direct-hire opportunity, salaried with benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a communication strategy with the Executive Director that includes media outreach and social media content creation.

• Research and write press releases, and content for the company website, infographics, blogs, and newsletters. Oversees the content and maintenance of the website.

• Adhere to the company’s style guide, ensuring that we produce a high-quality and error-free copy.

• Work with key staff and volunteers to brainstorm content ideas, in line with the strategic plan.

• Plans and creates communications to the general membership. Prepares media kits, brochures, and other association publications.

• Serves as editor of the association newsletter by writing, obtaining, and editing articles; performing desktop publishing; securing advertising.

• Responsible for production of the association’s annual membership directory, “Who’s Who”.

• Develops and maintains a system for media contacts, and publication advertisers.

• Follows budgets and guidelines for the printing of association publications.

• Maintains a computer filing system for publications’ advertising, introductory and follow-up approach letters, printing estimates, art materials, and correspondence.

• Researches and writes articles on behalf of the association for various external publications.

• Assist and attend member events.

• Performs other duties as directed by senior staff and/or Executive Director.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Microsoft Office Applications - specifically Excel, Word, Publisher, and Outlook.

• Desktop Publishing

• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks for self and others involved in support of project.

• Excellent verbal and written communication.

• Familiar with Artificial Intelligence.

Required:

• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.

• Professional and cheerful approach and demeanor.

• Good organizational, communication, and team skills.

• Ability to manage and move between multiple tasks.

• Ability to work independently.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proven social media and networking expertise.

• Strategic and creative mindset.

• A portfolio of work available for review.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or equivalent combination of experience and education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Special qualifications: Strong interest in working with groups and supporting the local community.
• A willingness to work some evenings for limited weekends for special events and as job requires.
• Core competencies: Communication, time management & planning, adaptability, resourcefulness in a close team environment.