Senior Communications Specialist

Position : Communications Senior Specialist Locations: Atlanta, GA Duration: 6 Months Contract role with good chances of extension. Responsibilities: Assist in developing, writing, editing, and pitching B2B and B2C press materials for media coverage of our retail brands. Partner with the B2C communications lead to provide feedback on influencer concepts, creative and programming. Coordinate, produce, and distribute monthly electronic newsletter communications and Continuing the Coversation monthly series. Assist with ad hoc e-mail messages and communication plans for employees as needed. Manage and write intranet content to support business priorities and drive team member engagement. Proficiency in SharePoint intranets and file management is a must. Obtain knowledge of products and services; proactively work with internal partners to determine whats relevant to various internal and external audiences. Monitor, measure, and report on the effectiveness of internal and external communication channels Maintain accuracy of internal and external editorial calendars, departmental calendar of events, and department weekly status reports. Maintain mailing lists and manage internal email distributions via email marketing program (Email Open). Assist with meeting and event coordination. Skills Required: 5 years of experience in corporate communications, preferably within automotive, media, technology, or communications industries. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills (writing, editing, proofreading, interviewing skills). Ability to multi-task and keep numerous projects on track and on budget. Strong knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Power Point and Excel) and SharePoint is required; knowledge and experience with external email clients (Email Open) is preferred. Video and photo editing experience is preferred.