Stinson's
Internal Communications Specialist
Stinson's, St Louis, Missouri, United States
Summary
The Internal Communications Specialist will develop and execute inclusive messaging that supports firm's diversity, equity and inclusion objectives, enhances employee engagement, and fosters a positive firm culture. This position works closely with relevant stakeholders across the firm to deliver impactful communications that reflect the firm's values and leverage various platforms, technologies, and tools to drive communication initiatives.
Please submit your application by no later than 45 days following the posted date. Applications received after this date may not be considered.
Required Education & Experience College degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, or a related field. 4 or more years of experience in internal communications or a related field. Excellent writing, grammar, editing, and proofreading skills; ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats. Knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion fundamentals and concepts. Strong organizational and project management skills. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Power Point, Outlook, Excel spreadsheets. Have the ability to be discreet, maintain confidential information, and use sound judgment. Preferred Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree or relevant certification. Law firm or professional services environment experience. Large law firm experience a plus. Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Inclusive Communications (30%)
Develop and execute an internal communications plan that aligns with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Department's vision and strategy, supports firm operations, and enhances employee engagement. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to align internal messaging with the firm's goals and ensure effective, proactive communication throughout the organization. Cultivate relationships with departments impacting firm culture, including Well-Being, Pro Bono, and Human Resources, and identify opportunities for cross-promotional efforts. Provide communication guidance and talking points to leaders to ensure consistency, effectiveness, and inclusivity.
Content Development and Management (30%)
Create, write, and edit content for diverse audiences, such as internal announcements, newsletters, and presentations, ensuring alignment with the firm's voice, style, and tone. Serve as a resource for underrepresented personnel to obtain information regarding existing firm policies and procedures. Oversee the approval process for communications content with relevant stakeholders. Oversee the administration of the DEI Department's intranet page, including the creation and management of news content and updates. Produce content for key deliverables such as the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Annual Report, key meetings, and executive communications. Design basic graphic and video elements in alignment with the firm's visual brand, collaborating with the in-house creative team as needed.
Project Management, Collaboration, & Best Practices (20%)
Manage the internal communications calendar and project trackers to ensure timely and effective delivery of communication initiatives. Manage internal communication avenues including intranet, email campaigns, and ad hoc updates. Support projects related to enhancing the firm's high-performance and collaborative culture. Work with public relations, awards, social media, and events teams on initiatives with internal and external crossover. Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in internal communications, integrating innovative ideas into communication strategies.
Reporting and Analysis (15%)
Compile and present routine reports to assess the impact of internal campaigns and provide recommendations for improvements. Analyze communication effectiveness and make data-driven recommendations for future strategies.
General and Administrative (5%)
Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Creative writer and story-teller, able to engage an audience through both logic and emotion. Proficient in PowerPoint. Proficiencies in other presentation platforms, such as Prezi or Canva, are a plus. Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Highly professional with a strong customer service orientation, commitment to meeting deadlines, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Strong professional, independent thinking skills with strength in problem solving and the ability to offer constructive opinions and creative solutions. A team player who motivates and educates other team members. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.
Travel
Travel as needed.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the responsibilities of the position, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the person in this position will encounter. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in a professional, fast paced office environment that may require additional hours to complete work.
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. If an employee is unable to perform the essential functions of the position, Stinson LLP will evaluate whether a reasonable accommodation can be made to enable the employee to perform the described essential functions of the position. Generally, due to the nature of this office position, while performing the responsibilities of the position, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision.
AAP/EEO Statement
Stinson LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, disabled and other diverse candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Stinson LLP is a federal contractor. Information gathered through applicant Voluntary Self-Identification will be used periodically with various government agencies for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of our Affirmative Action and EEO outreach efforts. All information is requested on a voluntary basis and will be kept confidential. We 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.
Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the Stinson LLP application process should contact Human Resources at 316.268.7962 or email Talent@stinson.com.
By submitting this application, you certify the information provided is true to the best of your knowledge and belief. You understand that being untruthful in response to any of the answers provided within this application or any of the attached documents may lead to your termination in the event you are employed. If employed, you will be required to provide documentation showing you are legally authorized to work in the United States. We conduct criminal background checks of all individuals offered employment.
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)
The Internal Communications Specialist will develop and execute inclusive messaging that supports firm's diversity, equity and inclusion objectives, enhances employee engagement, and fosters a positive firm culture. This position works closely with relevant stakeholders across the firm to deliver impactful communications that reflect the firm's values and leverage various platforms, technologies, and tools to drive communication initiatives.
Please submit your application by no later than 45 days following the posted date. Applications received after this date may not be considered.
Required Education & Experience College degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, or a related field. 4 or more years of experience in internal communications or a related field. Excellent writing, grammar, editing, and proofreading skills; ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats. Knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion fundamentals and concepts. Strong organizational and project management skills. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Power Point, Outlook, Excel spreadsheets. Have the ability to be discreet, maintain confidential information, and use sound judgment. Preferred Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree or relevant certification. Law firm or professional services environment experience. Large law firm experience a plus. Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Inclusive Communications (30%)
Develop and execute an internal communications plan that aligns with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Department's vision and strategy, supports firm operations, and enhances employee engagement. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to align internal messaging with the firm's goals and ensure effective, proactive communication throughout the organization. Cultivate relationships with departments impacting firm culture, including Well-Being, Pro Bono, and Human Resources, and identify opportunities for cross-promotional efforts. Provide communication guidance and talking points to leaders to ensure consistency, effectiveness, and inclusivity.
Content Development and Management (30%)
Create, write, and edit content for diverse audiences, such as internal announcements, newsletters, and presentations, ensuring alignment with the firm's voice, style, and tone. Serve as a resource for underrepresented personnel to obtain information regarding existing firm policies and procedures. Oversee the approval process for communications content with relevant stakeholders. Oversee the administration of the DEI Department's intranet page, including the creation and management of news content and updates. Produce content for key deliverables such as the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Annual Report, key meetings, and executive communications. Design basic graphic and video elements in alignment with the firm's visual brand, collaborating with the in-house creative team as needed.
Project Management, Collaboration, & Best Practices (20%)
Manage the internal communications calendar and project trackers to ensure timely and effective delivery of communication initiatives. Manage internal communication avenues including intranet, email campaigns, and ad hoc updates. Support projects related to enhancing the firm's high-performance and collaborative culture. Work with public relations, awards, social media, and events teams on initiatives with internal and external crossover. Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in internal communications, integrating innovative ideas into communication strategies.
Reporting and Analysis (15%)
Compile and present routine reports to assess the impact of internal campaigns and provide recommendations for improvements. Analyze communication effectiveness and make data-driven recommendations for future strategies.
General and Administrative (5%)
Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Creative writer and story-teller, able to engage an audience through both logic and emotion. Proficient in PowerPoint. Proficiencies in other presentation platforms, such as Prezi or Canva, are a plus. Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Highly professional with a strong customer service orientation, commitment to meeting deadlines, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Strong professional, independent thinking skills with strength in problem solving and the ability to offer constructive opinions and creative solutions. A team player who motivates and educates other team members. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.
Travel
Travel as needed.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the responsibilities of the position, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the person in this position will encounter. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in a professional, fast paced office environment that may require additional hours to complete work.
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. If an employee is unable to perform the essential functions of the position, Stinson LLP will evaluate whether a reasonable accommodation can be made to enable the employee to perform the described essential functions of the position. Generally, due to the nature of this office position, while performing the responsibilities of the position, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision.
AAP/EEO Statement
Stinson LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, disabled and other diverse candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Stinson LLP is a federal contractor. Information gathered through applicant Voluntary Self-Identification will be used periodically with various government agencies for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of our Affirmative Action and EEO outreach efforts. All information is requested on a voluntary basis and will be kept confidential. We 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.
Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the Stinson LLP application process should contact Human Resources at 316.268.7962 or email Talent@stinson.com.
By submitting this application, you certify the information provided is true to the best of your knowledge and belief. You understand that being untruthful in response to any of the answers provided within this application or any of the attached documents may lead to your termination in the event you are employed. If employed, you will be required to provide documentation showing you are legally authorized to work in the United States. We conduct criminal background checks of all individuals offered employment.
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)