What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Communications Associate Specialist position at MillerKnoll?
Why join us?
Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
This Corporate Communications Associate Specialist develops and executes external communications that shape how MillerKnoll shows up publicly and supports key business priorities. Responsibilities include media research, monitoring, planning and outreach, press material development, newsroom management and corporate awards program support, all in service of integrated communications plans that build awareness, relevance, and credibility. The role partners closely with internal communications teams and agency collaborators to deliver thoughtful, clear, and timely external storytelling.
Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.
Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.
This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.
MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_help@millerknoll.com.
Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
This Corporate Communications Associate Specialist develops and executes external communications that shape how MillerKnoll shows up publicly and supports key business priorities. Responsibilities include media research, monitoring, planning and outreach, press material development, newsroom management and corporate awards program support, all in service of integrated communications plans that build awareness, relevance, and credibility. The role partners closely with internal communications teams and agency collaborators to deliver thoughtful, clear, and timely external storytelling.
Essential Functions
- Support day‑to‑day media operations, including monitoring the media inbox, developing pitches, supporting media outreach, maintaining master media lists, and tracking coverage and online conversations using data‑ and insight‑driven tools to understand where and how MillerKnoll shows up, and flag emerging trends and opportunities.
- Support external storytelling and writing across press releases, newsroom articles, and other external communications content, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and brand alignment.
- Maintain and update MillerKnoll’s online newsroom and related tools.
- Conduct research and develop submissions for brand and corporate awards.
- Provide ad hoc external communications support for brand teams for product launches, events, and other business priorities as needed.
- Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, business administration, or related field.
- 1 - 3 years of experience in corporate, employee, or marketing communications.
- Strong external‑facing storytelling skills with experience developing press releases, media pitches, and newsroom content.
- Solid understanding of media relations fundamentals, including media list development, pitching, coverage monitoring, and supporting journalist relationships.
- Ability to track and interpret media coverage and conversation to understand where and how the brand shows up and identify emerging trends or opportunities.
- Comfortable working across communications tools and platforms, including Co-pilot/ChatGPT, Microsoft Office, and media and content management systems such as Cision.
- Highly organized, detail‑oriented self‑starter with the ability to manage multiple projects, collaborate across teams, and communicate clearly and professionally with senior leaders and stakeholders.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.
Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.
This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.
MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_help@millerknoll.com.