Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling
Communications Specialist
Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling, Niles, Illinois, United States, 60714
Responsibilities
Join the leading beverage provider, Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling!Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match, PTO, Education ReimbursementIf you enjoy our products, you'll really enjoy being a part of our team!
Pay Transparency Statement:The compensation philosophy reflects the Company's reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.
Position Summary:The Communication Specialist is responsible for supporting the national and local communication needs of the organization and its business leaders by driving and executing various communication initiatives and programs. Working with the Communications Director, the position will help manage the day-to-day execution of employee and company communication efforts, including but not limited to the company intranets and websites, executive communications, newsletters, editorial calendar, internal brand standards, employee engagement activities, company presentations, culture programs, communications support for business change initiatives, etc. The Communications Specialist will be responsible for building visual, compelling and engaging internal and external company presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint. This is a fast-paced role involving project management, creative writing, editing, design and content development.
Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:Designing visually compelling and engaging PowerPoint presentations for company needsCoordinating, drafting, editing, and publishing communications through newsletters, email, intranet, video and other media as appropriate. Edit, proof and publish news for posting on the internal intranet site or other platformsProviding support to departments and companies in order to identify internal messages, content opportunities, and their internal communication needs, such as personnel announcements, change management initiatives, etc., and to keep employees informed of our corporate and local initiativesSupporting Communications team in planning and executing company meetings, events, and special projectsDeveloping resources and materials to help recruit, hire and retain the best talent, including our onboarding guide and values messagingHelps lead the initial drafting of executive memos, all employee communications, launch program communications, etc.Design and implement internal communication that reinforce company culture and educate and empower employees to be ambassadors for the companyAdministers creative solutions for internal communicationsOther projects or duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience:Bachelor's degree Communications, English, Journalism, or related field2+ years of related experience in roles with progressively more responsibilityMust be highly skilled in Microsoft PowerPoint with the ability to build visual, compelling and engaging internal and external company presentationsExcellent writing, spelling, and grammar skillsExperience with electronic communications (intranet, video, social media)Experience working in a fast-paced environment within a Corporate organizationAbility to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to communicate effectively with different experience levels within an organization and lead change initiatives; ability to negotiate with and persuade others, and ability to facilitate team meetingsGood listening skills, ability to understand issues and design appropriate solutionsIndependent, results-oriented with a strong work ethic, tenacity and a persistent approachMust be able to take ownership of projects from conception to completionStrategic and innovative thinking skillsEffective stakeholder engagement and ensuring communication strategies meet the needs of the varied internal stakeholder groupsStrong knowledge and consistent use of technology; proficiency in MS Office suite including Word, Excel, etc.Basic working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop. Base knowledge of Canva works alsoStrong organizational skills, must be able to handle multiple tasks/projects at one time while prioritizing team and company needs, as well as
be able to effectively handle changing conditionsThis position must pass a post-offer background and drug testPreferred Skills and Experience:Knowledge of food and beverage distribution industry and trendsExperience with SharePointExperience with content designPhysical Demands and Work Environment :Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions.
Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.
Join the leading beverage provider, Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling!Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match, PTO, Education ReimbursementIf you enjoy our products, you'll really enjoy being a part of our team!
Pay Transparency Statement:The compensation philosophy reflects the Company's reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.
Position Summary:The Communication Specialist is responsible for supporting the national and local communication needs of the organization and its business leaders by driving and executing various communication initiatives and programs. Working with the Communications Director, the position will help manage the day-to-day execution of employee and company communication efforts, including but not limited to the company intranets and websites, executive communications, newsletters, editorial calendar, internal brand standards, employee engagement activities, company presentations, culture programs, communications support for business change initiatives, etc. The Communications Specialist will be responsible for building visual, compelling and engaging internal and external company presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint. This is a fast-paced role involving project management, creative writing, editing, design and content development.
Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:Designing visually compelling and engaging PowerPoint presentations for company needsCoordinating, drafting, editing, and publishing communications through newsletters, email, intranet, video and other media as appropriate. Edit, proof and publish news for posting on the internal intranet site or other platformsProviding support to departments and companies in order to identify internal messages, content opportunities, and their internal communication needs, such as personnel announcements, change management initiatives, etc., and to keep employees informed of our corporate and local initiativesSupporting Communications team in planning and executing company meetings, events, and special projectsDeveloping resources and materials to help recruit, hire and retain the best talent, including our onboarding guide and values messagingHelps lead the initial drafting of executive memos, all employee communications, launch program communications, etc.Design and implement internal communication that reinforce company culture and educate and empower employees to be ambassadors for the companyAdministers creative solutions for internal communicationsOther projects or duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience:Bachelor's degree Communications, English, Journalism, or related field2+ years of related experience in roles with progressively more responsibilityMust be highly skilled in Microsoft PowerPoint with the ability to build visual, compelling and engaging internal and external company presentationsExcellent writing, spelling, and grammar skillsExperience with electronic communications (intranet, video, social media)Experience working in a fast-paced environment within a Corporate organizationAbility to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to communicate effectively with different experience levels within an organization and lead change initiatives; ability to negotiate with and persuade others, and ability to facilitate team meetingsGood listening skills, ability to understand issues and design appropriate solutionsIndependent, results-oriented with a strong work ethic, tenacity and a persistent approachMust be able to take ownership of projects from conception to completionStrategic and innovative thinking skillsEffective stakeholder engagement and ensuring communication strategies meet the needs of the varied internal stakeholder groupsStrong knowledge and consistent use of technology; proficiency in MS Office suite including Word, Excel, etc.Basic working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop. Base knowledge of Canva works alsoStrong organizational skills, must be able to handle multiple tasks/projects at one time while prioritizing team and company needs, as well as
be able to effectively handle changing conditionsThis position must pass a post-offer background and drug testPreferred Skills and Experience:Knowledge of food and beverage distribution industry and trendsExperience with SharePointExperience with content designPhysical Demands and Work Environment :Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions.
Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.