Position : Communications Senior Specialist

Locations: Atlanta, GA

Duration: 6+ Months Contract role with good chances of extension.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing, writing, editing, and pitching B2B and B2C press materials for media coverage of our retail brands.
• Partner with the B2C communications lead to provide feedback on influencer concepts, creative and programming.
• Coordinate, produce, and distribute monthly electronic newsletter communications and “Continuing the Coversation” monthly series.
• Assist with ad hoc e-mail messages and communication plans for employees as needed.
• Manage and write intranet content to support business priorities and drive team member engagement. Proficiency in SharePoint intranets and file management is a must.
• Obtain knowledge of products and services; proactively work with internal partners to determine what’s relevant to various internal and external audiences.
• Monitor, measure, and report on the effectiveness of internal and external communication channels
• Maintain accuracy of internal and external editorial calendars, departmental calendar of events, and department weekly status reports.
• Maintain mailing lists and manage internal email distributions via email marketing program (Email Open).
• Assist with meeting and event coordination.

Skills Required:

• 5+ years of experience in corporate communications, preferably within automotive, media, technology, or communications industries.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills (writing, editing, proofreading, interviewing skills).
• Ability to multi-task and keep numerous projects on track and on budget.
• Strong knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Power Point and Excel) and SharePoint is required; knowledge and experience with external email clients (Email Open) is preferred.
• Video and photo editing experience is preferred.