Editorial and Internal Communications, Sr Specialist
Northern Trust - Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290![Northern Trust](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Overview
dynamic
communicators
who work together to
make a meaningful impact for all our stakeholders. As the Senior Specialist – Editorial and Internal Communications,
you’ll
be able to shape the stories we share internally with our more than 23,000 global employees
while connecting what we do back to our overarching strategy.
The
ideal candidate
has a skilled journalistic mindset – capable of finding the story
,
crafting
into traditional
as well as
digital-first formats, engaging
communities
and amplifying content
across
multiple channels
.Key responsibilities include
proactively
identifying
and developing content to support
a global editorial calendar aligned to
strategic priorities
;
finding authentic and innovative ways to celebrate our inclusive
culture
; and measuring engagement to iterate and
optimize
results
.
We
welcome
experienced
writers and digital creators who are respectfully candid, intentionally
inclusive
and always accountable
for exceptional work to apply.Working Model:
HybridWe have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need, and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home.Major DutiesServe as
Managing
Editor
of
the
corporate intranet,
weekly
enterprise
newsletter and digital platforms
such as
mobile news and signage
.
Proactively build
editorial calendar and
maintain
cadence of deployment across the business
Employ enterprise narrative
linked to our strategy
to ensure cohesive storytelling and consistency of message
Measure performance and adopt a data-driven approach to iterate and
optimize
editorial strategy
Partner closely with PR team to enhance alignment and drive integrated communications for internal and external audiences
Help create an editorial Center of Excellence that documents best practices and service-level agreements as well as self-serve options and templates
Maintain style guide and ensure consistency across enterprise communications
Collaborate with in-house creative team on video production and multimedia storytelling
Evaluate story pitches and aggregate employee questions/sentiment;
recommend
potential agenda
items
for
Town Halls,
all-hands
m
eetings
and Leadership platforms
Assist
in the development of mobile
news
channel
and expanded use of visual storytelling, including infographics and video
Amplify a
DEI narrative and
demonstrate
how our commitment enables our business, belonging and culture
Provide communication support for
key executives
Share functional
expertise
with junior members of the
editorial team
Knowledge and SkillsExperience in communications,
journalism
or marketing roles, preferably
in
an internal/corporate newsroom
or agency setting
Experience in email marketing optimization
Digital, social media and/or external communications experience a plus
Visual storytelling experience (video production, graphic design, and/or website design) a plus
Experience with measurement, data analytics and defining KPI
Ability to
operate
within a strategic framework
Strong
collaborative and interpersonal skills
Comfort interacting with senior executives across the organization and experience working with C-suite leaders
Excellent project management and operational skills
Proactively
identify
where communications plans/strategy are needed and
takes action
Ability to work across a matrixed structure as well as work independently
Ability to manage multiple complex tasks
Passion for bringing the discipline of simplicity and continuous improvement to all aspects of work
Expertise
in internal reputation management and employee-facing campaigns
Experience
writing for
DEI and CSR communications
Phenomenal communication,
collaboration
and stakeholder management skills
Positive and collaborative attitude
Ability to
identify
and
anticipate
communication needs
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Working with Us:As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreaterReasonable accommodationNorthern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at
MyHRHelp@ntrs.com .We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.
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