Employee Communications and Engagement Specialist

Company Description

Since opening our first self-storage facility in 1972, Public Storage has grown to become the largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the world. With thousands of locations across the U.S. and Europe, and more than 170 million net rentable square feet of real estate, we're also one of the largest landlords.

We've been recognized as A Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute. And, our employees have also voted us as having Best Career Growth, ranked us in the Top 5% for Work Culture, and in the Top 10% for Diversity and Inclusion.

We're a member of the S&P 500 and FT Global 500. Our common and preferred stocks trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

Public Storage is the nation’s leading self-storage provider, recognized for its iconic orange doors and commitment to delivering simple, reliable solutions to millions of customers across the country. We are expanding our creative team to enhance our consistent and engaging visual brand presence.

Job Description

Are you an Employee Communications and Engagement Specialist that thrives on using creative methods to drive employee brand and engagement? Do you enjoy being creative and using multiple channels to communicate? Does Social Media mean more to you than how many likes you receive? Are you proactive and self-driven? Do you enjoy planning and helping execute activities that help drive employee engagement? If this sounds like you, then we want you to join Public Storage. We are the leader in the self-storage industry, and we need you on our team.

As the Employee Communications and Engagement Specialist, you will be responsible for managing our communications workflows across all channels of communication. You will also help to drive our employee brand on LinkedIn and other people platforms. This role is also part of the Employee Experience team and interacts with all levels of senior level management.

Communications Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with a variety of internal clients, including department heads, senior field executives and HR partners in the development and execution of internal communication plans, strategic initiatives and creative campaigns to inform and engage employees.

• Coordinate and serve as the gatekeeper for all internal communications, ensuring they align to our guiding principles.

• Manage and own the twice-weekly distribution of internal communications across all lines of business, including regular tracking of number of communications

• Drive employee brand on LinkedIn, including planning and scheduling content in advance and researching new trends and hashtags

• Develop, design and distribute bi-monthly employee newsletter. This includes researching, developing, writing and editing story ideas and articles, as well as design and layout.

• Act as content creator and coordinator for the company intranet, which includes regular content maintenance and review in coordination with department heads / content owners.

• Develop and implement metrics to assess the effectiveness and business impact of internal communications.

Employee Engagement Responsibilities:

• Provide support for company events and initiatives (e.g., bi-annual conference, sales contests, town halls, etc.)

• Assist in planning and execution of employee engagement events aimed at elevating the employee experience.

• Coordinate with Office Manager on all aspects of engagement events, including food orders, furniture/equipment rentals and event theme items/decoration purchases

• Assist Senior Manager in sourcing, purchasing and distributing company branded merchandise

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of experience producing (writing and editing) business communication content and materials in a corporate and/or retail setting, with previous journalistic writing/editing experience a plus

• A bachelor’s degree in Journalism/Communications, Education, Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field is preferred.

• Ability to work in a matrix organizational structure and develop strong relationships with all levels of management while meeting operational goals

• Experience with various social media platforms

• Outstanding writing and editorial skills, including familiarity with AP Style

• Proficient in crafting clear messages for all levels of internal audiences

• Strong project management skills and strong working knowledge of current multi-media technologies including voice, video, AI and data-related products

• Experience in implementing internal communications strategies and tactics

• Experience in planning, managing and executing employee engagement events

• Solutions oriented and self-starter

• Excellent communications, presentation and interpersonal skills

• Proficiency on the Microsoft Suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Canva preferred

• Familiarity with video technology and video creation a plus

• Graphic design and video editing experience a plus

Additional Information

Workplace

• One of our values pillars is to work as OneTeam and we believe that there is no replacement for in-person collaboration but understand the value of some flexibility. Public Storage teammates are expected to work in the office five days each week with the option to take up to three flexible remote days per month.
  • Our office is based in Frisco, west of The Dallas North Tollway, in Hall Office Park – 2611 Internet Blvd.

Public Storage is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

**Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available for this posting. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.**

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