Superior Essex is hiring: Marketing & Communication Specialist in Fort Wayne

Essex Brownell is a global distributor of magnet wire, connectivity cable, lead wire, motors, drives, electrical and electronic insulation, tapes, repair parts, as well as shop and test equipment. Throughout our 34-year history, we have built key supplier relationships across many industries to ensure the highest level of quality to help businesses through innovation, supply management, and services. Essex Brownell owns and operates distribution centers in 11 states, as well as Mexico and Canada, to ensure that no matter where you are we can help facilitate prompt delivery of products to go right into your manufacturing lines.

Ideal Candidate: We are seeking a Marketing & Communication Specialist who will be dependable team player with strong writing, editing, graphic design, and social media skills, excellent organizational abilities, and a creative mindset. Join us to work in a supportive, innovative environment and be ready to make an impact. To be considered for the position, you will be asked to submit a portfolio showcasing your writing and design work. A digital portfolio is perfectly acceptable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: A Marketing and Communications Specialist will lead our content creation and communication initiatives. In this role, you will write blogs, social media, video scripts, press releases, and internal intranet articles. You will also be designing graphics, printed materials, and much more! The sky is the limit! You will manage social media channels, ensure consistent messaging, and plan key events for multiple channels within Essex Brownell.

• Organize national and regional tradeshows, customer events, trainings, and annual sales events.
• Support the design of marketing communications including graphics, copy, and creative.
• Lead content creation and communication initiatives.
• Write for blogs, social media, video scripts, press releases, and internal intranet articles.
• Design graphics, printed materials, and more.
• Manage social media channels.
• Travel opportunities.
• In office work collaborative setting with team dynamics.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to accurately assess the organization's communication needs and effectively relay information positively, clearly, and concisely, among all brands.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and confidently in public settings.
• Able to organize, prioritize, and complete work with accuracy.
• Have a high level of attention to detail and business acumen.
• Proactive and willing to take initiative.
• Willingness to work within a team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism or related discipline preferred.
• 2+ years' experience in marketing or sales position.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in written communications, digital marketing, and graphic design.

COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Advanced in Adobe Creative Suite

Apply today! We are prepared to see what you'll bring to the team!