Sr Communications Specialist

Job Title: Communications Specialist
Location: Sacramento, California 94203
Pay: $40/hr
Duration: 12 months

• Lead the development and implementation of integrated communication strategies and programs across multiple external audiences.
• Develop and execute comprehensive communication plans, including strategies, tactics, and channel selection, leveraging all available communication opportunities.
• Manage communications for high-priority, enterprise-wide strategic initiatives and significant changes to existing marketing or communication strategies.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects that cross divisions and require coordination with external resources.
• Provide strategic communication oversight and recommend continuous enhancements for assigned audiences, programs, and channels.
• Serve as a communications strategist and consultant, partnering with corporate and division leaders to develop key messages and communication vehicles.
• Lead and actively participate in project meetings, clearly articulating ideas and concerns while balancing corporate and project objectives.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of communication channels and messaging strategies, making data-driven recommendations for improvement.
• Act as an account manager between creative teams and business partners, initiating and managing creative strategy work and contributing to content development.
• Ensure market positioning and approved key messages are consistently followed.
• Manage communication projects end to end, including timelines, budgets, reporting, and measurement of outcomes.
• Analyze communication processes and workflows to improve efficiency, quality, cost control, and accuracy, and recommend improvements.
• Advise stakeholders on the most effective communication approaches for various initiatives.
• Write, edit, and review content for a wide range of communication materials.
• Manage communication workflows and recommend task assignments for team members in alignment with strategic priorities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or equivalent professional experience.
• 4+ years of experience in communications, working across multiple mediums and tailoring content to targeted audiences.
• Proven project management experience, including managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in word processing and desktop publishing applications.
• Strong strategic thinking, organizational, and problem-solving skills.