Communications Specialist 3- 135880

Communications Specialist 3- 135880

Location: Remote

Duration: 10+ Months with possibility of extension

Job Description

Purpose of the Team: The purpose of this team is part of Microsoft Services, specifically within Industry Solutions Delivery. The team handles Operations, Delivery Excellence, and Sales Excellence. They are looking for someone to manage newsletter communication, SharePoint, and assist with people and culture initiatives.

Key projects: This individual will develop a comprehensive communications plan and editorial calendar serving both virtual and in-person audiences to drive global engagement and connection. The ideal candidate will be adept at taking abstract and/or complex issues and transforming them into powerful narratives that resonate with our global workforce. They will work cross functionally to identify and develop integrated communications, working in partnership with the broader Communications team, helping to scale the organization's employee culture and growth.

Candidate Requirements

Years of Experience Required: 5-7 overall years of experience in the field.

Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience

Minimum 3+ years experience with Managing newsletter communication and SharePoint.

Minimum 3+ years experience with global teams and understanding of global communication agendas.

Minimum 5+years experience with Proficiency in corporate communications, with samples of corporate communications requested during interviews

Summary

The main function of a Communications Specialist is to assist corporate communications with message development, writing, and editing.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring timely, creative and accurate dissemination of news, multimedia content and information
• Create a variety of content for platforms, ensuring quality, accuracy and effective storytelling that aligns with corporate messaging
• Forecast and track marketing and sales trends, analyzing collected data.
• Works closely with Client's Product corporate sales team to write and finalize monthly and annual press release.
  
  

Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills, negotiation skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Basic ability to work independently and manage one's time.
• Basic knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services.
• Basic knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods.
  
  

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in marketing or equivalent training preferred.
• 5-7 years related experience required.