What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist-Communications (Brand & Creative Strategy) position at FedEx Freight?
Position Overview
Develop and produce effective communication materials for internal and/or external communication vehicles that increase brand awareness among multiple audiences as well as employee engagement.
Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities
Qualifications
Pay Transparency:
Pay
Additional Details: This position will be domiciled at a FedEx Freight location in Memphis, TN. You will be required to work at a FedEx Freight location several times per week.
FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Develop and produce effective communication materials for internal and/or external communication vehicles that increase brand awareness among multiple audiences as well as employee engagement.
Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Prepare internal and/or external communications in a variety of formats, including press releases, newsletters, presentations, digital signage and others as assigned
- Research and identify communications opportunities and determine appropriate strategies and solutions
- Consult with subject matter experts (SMEs) across the company to identify key messages and align communications plans with various initiatives
- Proofread, edit and ensure communications are approved at all levels prior to execution
- Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
- Perform other duties as required
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, English or related discipline plus two (2) years’ agency/in house public relations or communications experience; experience in a corporate environment preferred
- Depending on internal or external communications focus, other knowledge, skills and experience may be required
- Excellent organizational, creative and human relations skills
- Proven communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft
- Working knowledge of intranet and major social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.) preferred
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and discretion
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Depending on internal or external communications focus, other knowledge, skills and experience may be required
- Must be able to travel occasionally
- Hours may vary due to operational need
Pay Transparency:
Pay
Additional Details: This position will be domiciled at a FedEx Freight location in Memphis, TN. You will be required to work at a FedEx Freight location several times per week.
FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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- Pay Transparency
FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.