Calculated Hire
Senior Communications Specialist
12-month Contract (W2 - Weekly Pay, Benefits, 40 hours/week, direct support)
Pay Rate: $45/hr.
FOUR DAYS in Office: Atlanta, GA 30339
Position Summary Calculated Hire is searching for a Senior
Communications Specialist
that will support our Fortune 500 Retail client within their Corporate Communications team in Atlanta, GA. The Corporate Communications team is a group of community engagement and communications professionals who use proactive principles and processes to implement the client's mission of customer-centric community outreach. Team members execute strategies and engagement plans to engage internal stakeholders and gain acceptance of large and complex merger and acquisition activities and projects. This position works in collaboration with a variety of teams throughout a transitional period. The Communications Specialist requires in-depth knowledge and experience in executing on and implementing strategic engagement plans and communications tactics while building trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities Managing and executing on strategic engagement plans that enable the successful execution of large, complex projects Engaging and collaborating with key internal stakeholders Accurate and clear written and verbal communication to internal teams Serving as a key project team member advocating for the public's interests and negotiating mutually beneficial outcomes Developing internal communications strategies in coordination with internal stakeholders, including multiple levels of management and others Developing proactive strategies to manage potential opposition related to communications Interacting with stakeholders to identify solutions to issues that support the overall project goals Leading the strategy, preparation and collaboration for public hearings
Additional Preferred Qualifications 3+ years of experience in stakeholder engagement, community relations, public relations, and/or corporate communications Demonstrated organization, planning, and independent decision-making skills Demonstrated excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office programs (specifically Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) Experience with developing, implementing, and monitoring strategy Demonstrated problem-solving and conflict-management skills Ability to effectively navigate internal and external relationships to achieve business objectives and maintain relationships Ability to work independently and receive minimum guidance
Position Summary Calculated Hire is searching for a Senior
Communications Specialist
that will support our Fortune 500 Retail client within their Corporate Communications team in Atlanta, GA. The Corporate Communications team is a group of community engagement and communications professionals who use proactive principles and processes to implement the client's mission of customer-centric community outreach. Team members execute strategies and engagement plans to engage internal stakeholders and gain acceptance of large and complex merger and acquisition activities and projects. This position works in collaboration with a variety of teams throughout a transitional period. The Communications Specialist requires in-depth knowledge and experience in executing on and implementing strategic engagement plans and communications tactics while building trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities Managing and executing on strategic engagement plans that enable the successful execution of large, complex projects Engaging and collaborating with key internal stakeholders Accurate and clear written and verbal communication to internal teams Serving as a key project team member advocating for the public's interests and negotiating mutually beneficial outcomes Developing internal communications strategies in coordination with internal stakeholders, including multiple levels of management and others Developing proactive strategies to manage potential opposition related to communications Interacting with stakeholders to identify solutions to issues that support the overall project goals Leading the strategy, preparation and collaboration for public hearings
Additional Preferred Qualifications 3+ years of experience in stakeholder engagement, community relations, public relations, and/or corporate communications Demonstrated organization, planning, and independent decision-making skills Demonstrated excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office programs (specifically Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) Experience with developing, implementing, and monitoring strategy Demonstrated problem-solving and conflict-management skills Ability to effectively navigate internal and external relationships to achieve business objectives and maintain relationships Ability to work independently and receive minimum guidance