Editorial and Internal Communications, Sr Specialist
Northern Trust Corp - Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290![Northern Trust Corp](/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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Sr Communications Specialist-Editorial and Internal Communications
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locations
Chicago, IL
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted Yesterday
job requisition id
R124366
About Northern Trust:Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.Summary:Join our diverse team of
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.
About Us
Looking for greater?You found it.
A global financial leader with more than 22,000 employees in 23 locations worldwide, Northern Trust empowers our employees to achieve more than just business goals. Our focus on work-life balance, career mobility and unique opportunities are just a few of the reasons we’ve been named one of the world’s most admired companies.Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center
or call 1-800-807-0302 (North America), +630-276-5353 (Asia Pacific), 1800-425-0333 (India), +44(0)207 982 4357 (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.Equal Employment Opportunity Statements
APAC/INDIA EEO STATEMENTIt is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.Northern Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at Northern Trust are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.EMEA EEO STATEMENTIt is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.USA EEO STATEMENTIt is the policy of The Northern Trust Company to afford equal opportunity in all phases of employment without regard to an individual's age, race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic tests and information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
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