Job Description

A Fortune 50 financial services company is seeking a highly motivated Communications Specialist to join their growing team in the McLean, VA area.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the editorial calendar for the team, ensuring timely scheduling and delivery of communications across all channels.
• Consolidate advertising items from team members and coordinate weekly distribution through multiple channels (e.g., intranet, email, newsletters, social media).
• Prepare talking points and scripts for advertising campaigns and communications.
• Provide ad hoc support to team members for deliverables such as blogs, intranet webpages, and other written content.
• Manage the creation, writing, and production of internal and external newsletters.
• Develop personal storytelling blogs to highlight employee experiences and organizational culture.
• Create and design PowerPoint slides for presentations and communications.
• Serve as administrative and project support for the team, assisting with timelines, action plans, and deliverable tracking.
• Collaborate with internal partners and stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with organizational vision and policies.
• Proofread and edit content for clarity, accuracy, and standardization.
• Maintain a uniform editorial style and provide quality assurance to support the organization's brand and guiding principles.
• Stay abreast of applicable policies, procedures, and organizational values to ensure compliance in all communications.
• Work independently and complete assignments with guidance in only the most complex situations.

Qualifications:

• College-level courses or professional training/experience in communications or a related field
• Thorough knowledge of communication, publication, and multimedia production processes
• Proficiency with graphics, database, word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software
• Advanced communication, project management, copywriting, editing, and proofreading skills
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects concurrently, and meet changing requirements and priorities
• Ability to deal tactfully with all levels of the workforce and management
• Experience in developing conceptual approaches and copy solutions with minimal editorial supervision

Desired Skills:

• Experience managing timelines, deadlines, and resources to ensure successful project implementation.

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