Communications Specialist

The Communications Specialist supports the planning and execution of internal and external communication initiatives for the Education & Advancement sector. The role is responsible for developing high-quality communication materials, executive presentations, reports, digital content, and branding assets that strengthen stakeholder engagement and align with organizational communication strategies and brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and proofread internal and external communication materials, including emails, newsletters, reports, presentations, web content, and announcements.
• Support the planning and execution of communication campaigns and strategic communication initiatives across the department.
• Create executive-level presentations, briefing materials, reports, and visual communication assets using PowerPoint, Canva, and other design tools.
• Produce engaging written content and storytelling materials that promote organizational initiatives, programs, and achievements.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather information, ensure content accuracy, and maintain consistent messaging across communication channels.
• Collaborate with branding, design, and external vendors to deliver communication materials that meet quality and branding standards.
• Support communication and branding activities for events, including presentations, invitations, digital assets, signage, and promotional materials.
• Maintain communication calendars, project trackers, and monitor timelines to ensure the timely delivery of communication projects.
• Ensure all communication outputs comply with corporate branding guidelines while maintaining high standards of quality, professionalism, and consistency.

The Communications Specialist supports the planning and execution of internal and external communication initiatives for the Education & Advancement sector. The role is responsible for developing high-quality communication materials, executive presentations, reports, digital content, and branding assets that strengthen stakeholder engagement and align with organizational communication strategies and brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and proofread internal and external communication materials, including emails, newsletters, reports, presentations, web content, and announcements.
• Support the planning and execution of communication campaigns and strategic communication initiatives across the department.
• Create executive-level presentations, briefing materials, reports, and visual communication assets using PowerPoint, Canva, and other design tools.
• Produce engaging written content and storytelling materials that promote organizational initiatives, programs, and achievements.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather information, ensure content accuracy, and maintain consistent messaging across communication channels.
• Collaborate with branding, design, and external vendors to deliver communication materials that meet quality and branding standards.
• Support communication and branding activities for events, including presentations, invitations, digital assets, signage, and promotional materials.
• Maintain communication calendars, project trackers, and monitor timelines to ensure the timely delivery of communication projects.
• Ensure all communication outputs comply with corporate branding guidelines while maintaining high standards of quality, professionalism, and consistency.

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• 4 years of experience in corporate communications, marketing, public relations, or a similar communications role.
• Excellent written, verbal, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Canva, with the ability to develop executive-level presentations and visual communication materials.
• Knowledge of corporate branding, visual identity standards, and digital communication best practices.
• Experience developing communication materials for leadership, stakeholders, and both internal and external audiences.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and web content management systems is an advantage.