Senior Corporate Communications Specialist

Job Description About us- Cognex is the largest, most successful and recognized global player in industrial machine vision! We are a financially strong, international company with no debt and have been in business for over 40 years. Using advanced optics, image sensors and artificial intelligence software Cognex vision and ID systems capture an image then analyze it to make sense of what’s being seen. We are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment, guided by our "Work Hard, Play Hard, Move Fast" culture, which celebrates employee innovation, determination, and dedication in a dynamic, fun, and distinctive atmosphere. We are working on a hybrid schedule, 3 days in the office, 2 at home. This role works on the Corporate Communications team to support the strategic planning, development, and delivery of internal communications and corporate culture initiatives. The Senior Corporate Communications Specialist will partner closely with internal Cognex departments to support their communications priorities and initiatives. The ideal candidate is intelligent, talented, and funny, with a creative writing style and a strategic perspective on creating value through exciting communications. This person will need to be able to take their work seriously but not themselves. They should be high-energy and a top performer with a solid ability to multi-task. This role will report to the Manager of Corporate Communications and work across the organization to communicate key initiatives. Essential Functions: Develop and implement strategies and programs to communicate the company’s business objectives, culture, and values to its employees. Partner with other departments to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate strategic internal communications. Manage corporate Intranet, including development of internal content and regular upkeep. Write, edit, review, and enhance internal global communication materials, including company emails/memos, company meetings, speeches, intranet, and newsletters. Works closely with the events team to help with event scripting, content, and day-of logistics. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent creative writing and editing skills. Demonstrated success working directly with Senior Management, including the ability to advise on effective communication activities and plans. Excellent verbal communication. Must be detail-oriented, energetic, creative, proactive, and able to multi-task. Track record of building strong relationships across geographical boundaries and with all levels of the organization. Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information. Strong project management skills. Ability to distill complex information into simple messaging. High degree of responsiveness with the ability to shift priorities quickly. Excellent Microsoft Office skills, including PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint. Minimum education and work experience required: Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field. 4-6 years of relevant work experience in communications, preferably in employee communications. Additional Job Description Equal Employment Opportunity Cognex is an equal opportunity employer. Cognex evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic. WE MAKE COMPUTERS THAT CAN SEE Cognex is the largest, most successful and most recognized global player in industrial machine vision. Using advanced optics, image sensors, and artificial intelligence software Cognex vision and ID systems capture an image, then analyze it to make sense of what’s being seen. Companies use Cognex vision and ID in their manufacturing processes to improve product quality, guide assembly robots, and track items through each stage of production and distribution. Cognex is focused entirely on solving the toughest problems in industrial machine vision and ID, and we have sold more solutions in these areas than any other company in the world. More than a billion products are made each day using Cognex vision. The only thing smarter than our vision and ID systems are the people that stand behind them. One of them could be you!