Starkey Hearing Technologies is hiring: Sr Communication Specialist in Eden Prai

Starkey Hearing is hiring a Senior Communications Specialist at our Global Headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN.Are you a creative storyteller with a talent for crafting compelling narratives and building strong relationships? Starkey is seeking a Senior Communication Specialist who will be responsible for executing communications strategies designed to elevate and enhance the Starkey brand, including public/media relations activities, awards submissions, social media, internal and external email communication, and event activations. In this role you will work closely with the Communications Manager to implement communications strategies for Starkey.

At Starkey, we are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. As a world leader in the manufacturing and delivering of advanced hearing solutions, we go to work each day to ensure every person on the planet has the opportunity to hear their very best. Founded in 1967, Starkey is known for its innovative design, development and distribution of comprehensive digital hearing systems.
Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Starkey has more than 5,000 employees globally, operates 29+ facilities and does business in more than 100 markets worldwide. Here's a video about the people behind Starkey's groundbreaking innovation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjhRQ7qzlI0

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organize and execute public relations activities for professional and consumer audiences
  
  • Provide strategic thinking and input on public relations activities and work with the Communications Manager to integrate communication strategies across public relations, internal, online and social media avenues
  • Identify compelling stories to increase brand awareness
  • Write and distribute targeted press materials to trade and consumer media
• Manage Starkey's awards program
  
  • Research and write nominations for key product, executive and company awards
  • Track placements and manage budget
• Provide social media strategy and implementation support to communications team
  
  • Write, edit social posts when needed
  • Collaborate with other Communications professionals on implementation
• Plan and execute external and internal communications campaigns
  
  • Write icommunications for intranet and emails
  • Support Communications professionals on posting and distribution
• Provide proofreading support for all marketing materials as needed
  
  • Proofread as needed
  • Provide support to Marketing Proofreader when needed
• Occasional event support
  
  • Staff some events to capture stories and images
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education, Certification and Experience Requirements

• Education
  
  • 4-year college degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Business or related field
• Experience
  
  • 5-7 years of experience in Public Relations, Communications or Marketing required. Hearing industry experience preferred. Agency experience preferred.

Knowledge / Technical Requirements

• Knowledge of computer tools required
• Knowledge of media databases and media monitoring tools preferred

Competencies, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills in English required
• Willingness to immerse in hearing aid industry
• Team player
• Ability to organize and execute plans efficiently

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)