RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Redmond, WA seeking a Communications Specialist 4.
Responsibilities:
Client services:
* Support alignment calls, project update discussions, email response, etc. with the ability to recognize corporate communications review and/or participation
* Maintenance of a central deliverable tracker and cadence of communication activations through project completion
* Alignment calls with stakeholder groups - including Corporate Communications teams, Policy/Government Affairs teams, and internal/employee to ensure message congruence
* Participate in collaborative reviews of comms materials supporting major milestones - includes emails, MSW, Yammer, and others
Media relations:
* Leverage your understanding of the media landscape to ensure statements, spokespeople, internal mails, etc. are aligned to pre-approved key messaging
* Maintain pre-approved narratives and external resources, updating across projects and as business priorities or external storylines shift
* Collaborate with corporate communications lead and portfolio managers to ensure response accuracy in crisis or reactive communications
* Insert relevant project details into team requests that further key initiatives - hybrid work, sustainability, etc.
* Review change management and internal employee comms
* Review filming requests and connect to the right leads/teams to ensure appropriate level of visibility and use of facilities
* Ensure awareness of messaging and materials across the company, agencies, and other teams
Copywriting:
* Review of materials, statements, publicly submitted materials, etc. through the lens of brand voice and reputation management
* Write with clarity, conciseness, and accuracy in grammar
REQUIREMENTS:
* 8 years with Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Issues Management, PR Agency, or equivalent experience
* 8 years in client services industry or equivalent experience
Preferred Skills:
* Exceptional project management skills, with heightened attention to detail
* Experience working with and supporting senior stakeholders
* Expertise with corporate reputation and/or issues management communications
* Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders
* Familiar with an office environment and basic skills using Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.