Communications Specialist

A Fortune 50 financial services company is seeking a highly motivated Communications Specialist to join their growing team in the McLean, VA area.

Responsibilities :

Manage and maintain the editorial calendar for the team, ensuring timely scheduling and delivery of communications across all channels.

Consolidate advertising items from team members and coordinate weekly distribution through multiple channels (e.g., intranet, email, newsletters, social media).

Prepare talking points and scripts for advertising campaigns and communications.

Provide ad hoc support to team members for deliverables such as blogs, intranet webpages, and other written content.

Manage the creation, writing, and production of internal and external newsletters.

Develop personal storytelling blogs to highlight employee experiences and organizational culture.

Create and design PowerPoint slides for presentations and communications.

Serve as administrative and project support for the team, assisting with timelines, action plans, and deliverable tracking.

Collaborate with internal partners and stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with organizational vision and policies.

Proofread and edit content for clarity, accuracy, and standardization.

Maintain a uniform editorial style and provide quality assurance to support the organization's brand and guiding principles.

Stay abreast of applicable policies, procedures, and organizational values to ensure compliance in all communications.

Work independently and complete assignments with guidance in only the most complex situations.

Qualifications :

College-level courses or professional training / experience in communications or a related field

Thorough knowledge of communication, publication, and multimedia production processes

Proficiency with graphics, database, word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software

Advanced communication, project management, copywriting, editing, and proofreading skills

Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects concurrently, and meet changing requirements and priorities

Ability to deal tactfully with all levels of the workforce and management

Experience in developing conceptual approaches and copy solutions with minimal editorial supervision

Desired Skills :

Experience managing timelines, deadlines, and resources to ensure successful project implementation.