Internal Communications Specialist II

Internal Communications Specialist II### Internal Communications Specialist IIApply:
Rochester - NY:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R275733

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.
** Job Location (Full Address):
** Remote Work - New York, Albany, New York, United States of America, 12224
** Opening:
** Worker Subtype:

Regular Time Type:

Full time Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Department:100984 Ofc HR - VP Office

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)
Range:

UR URG 110

Compensation Range:$61,000.00 - $85,400.00
* The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
*** Responsibilities:
** Are you an exceptional writer who knows how to make complex information clear, engaging, and easy to understand?
The University of Rochester is seeking a talented communications professional with exceptional writing and editing skills to join our HR Communications team. This role is ideal for a versatile writer who can translate complicated information into clear, compelling communications for a large and diverse employee audience.
Writing is at the heart of this position. You’ll develop communications across a wide range of formats—from employee emails and newsletters to benefits communications, guides, web content, leadership messages, and campaigns. You’ll work closely with subject matter experts and communications colleagues to understand what employees need to know and turn that information into content that is accurate, accessible, and engaging.
The role also supports communications planning, project management and the execution of major HR and Total Rewards initiatives.
*
* What You’ll Do:

**
* ** Write and edit high-quality employee communications
** across multiple channels and formats, including emails, newsletters, web content, guides, enrollment materials, home mailings, presentations, and promotional materials.
* Translate complex HR, benefits, and policy information into
** clear, concise, and employee-friendly, compliant language**.
* Interview and collaborate with subject matter experts to identify key messages, anticipate employee questions and develop communications that connect with the intended audience.
* Adapt voice, tone and level of detail for different audiences while maintaining University brand and editorial standards.
* Edit and proofread materials for clarity, accuracy, consistency, grammar and style.
* Develop communications plans and content to support HR and Total Rewards programs, initiatives and campaigns.
* Manage multiple writing assignments and communications projects simultaneously, often working against competing deadlines.
* Partner with HR Communications colleagues, HR leaders, vendors and other University teams to coordinate communications and ensure timely execution.
* Help evaluate communications effectiveness and identify opportunities to continually improve how we communicate with employees.  
*
* What We’re Looking For:

** First and foremost, we are looking for an
** outstanding writer and editor**. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an ability to write compelling, polished content while making complicated subjects understandable to a…