Communications Specialist III

Communications Specialist III
Duration: Four (4) Months
Work Type: Hybrid (4 days onsite / 1 day remote
Location: Houston, TX 77042
Travel: Up to 5%Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Rate: $65 per hour
Position Overview
The Communications Specialist III supports the Communications & Public Affairs (C&PA) Center of Excellence by developing high-quality, enterprise-ready content across multiple channels. This role is ideal for an experienced communicator skilled in writing, editing, content planning, and partnering across large, complex organizations.
You will lead the creation of executive and employee communications, manage editorial calendars, maintain messaging resources, and help shape the company's storytelling approach using innovative digital tools and formats.

Key Responsibilities
Content Development

• Produce compelling content for web, social media, email, print, video, and internal storytelling.
• Write, edit, and refine content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and brand consistency.
• Develop executive-level communications and employee-focused messages.
• Internal stories, External articles, Executive communications, Â proprietary social posts

Editorial & Calendar Management

• Manage and maintain the corporate editorial calendar.
• Lead and document recurring content planning meetings.
• Maintain messaging guides, glossaries, and terminology assets.

Content Strategy & Optimization

• Conduct content audits to identify gaps, opportunities, and improvements.
• Apply performance insights to enhance content quality and audience reach.
• Explore new storytelling formats, digital tools, and communication channels.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Support

• Work closely with social media and brand creative teams to ensure cohesive storytelling.
• Support crisis communications and digital signage when needed.
• Build strong relationships with internal partners to source stories, updates, and communication needs.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder
• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of enterprise-level communications experience
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Fluency across digital, written, and verbal communication formats
• Experience using Canva, SharePoint, and Monday.com (or similar tools)
• Familiarity with enterprise AI platforms (e.g., Copilot, Axios HQ)
• Strong ability to multitask and work under deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, PR, Marketing, English, Digital Media, or related field
• Experience in video scripting, shooting, and editing
• Graphic design or presentation development experience
• Background in measuring and optimizing integrated communication programs
• Strong creative, strategic, and organizational judgment
• Ability to work independently and across diverse teams

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.