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Spectraforce Technologies

Communication Specialist

Spectraforce Technologies, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Job Description

Title -- Communications Specialist

Duration - 05 Months

Location - North Chicago IL 60064 |J41, 1615 Lakeside Drive

Details

Create, execute, and ensure timely delivery of communications for technology deployments to the global business community. Aid in the development of professional, executive-level PowerPoint presentations incorporating simple and creative graphics. Deliverables include end user emails, SharePoint site development, success stories/wins, executive summaries and presentations, project status updates, news articles, short posts, video scripts, digital signage, and physical posters/banners.

Responsibilities and Qualifications:

Must haves:

* Ability to write, edit, and develop engaging and visually appealing communications in support of projects targeting business colleagues using simple and succinct language to describe technical changes.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with and influence coworkers, project team members, and various levels across the organization, including executives.

* Strong technical skills, including Microsoft PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.

* Proactive, creative, and detail-oriented team player who is also flexible and comfortable with ambiguity.

* Ability to adapt communication style, techniques or methods to meet end user needs, observe and interpret behavioral cues, listen with empathy to understand users' frame of reference, coach and provide feedback.

* Experience developing and issuing communications using email delivery platforms such as Staffbase preferred.

* 5-10 years of communications experience required.

* Degree in communications or journalism a plus.

Utilize standard IT communication templates and processes for deploying global communications. Ensure all communication deliverables are aligned with branding guidelines; format, organize, and package communication assets prior to delivery.

Collaborate with Change Management Practitioners, Instructional Designers, and other Communication specialists on various projects to share best practices.

Utilize established logs and status reports to document work and productivity.

Work with the Manager of Change Management to identify and pursue related initiatives that will improve internal communications, promote employee engagement, and support/promote company culture and shared values.

This role reports to the Change Management Manager and will attend regular staff and one-on-one meetings, and all project meetings as required.