Communications Specialist

Job Type: W2, Contract

Job Location: Moline, IL

Shift Information: Hybrid position: 3 days onsite/ 2 days remote each week.

Shift hours: Flexible start time (7 to 8:30am), 40 hours/week.

Pay Rate: $27 – $29 an hour

**Visa sponsorship is not available, now or in the near future, for this position**

Job responsibilities:

Provides detailed communication plans to ensure key audiences receive key messages in regard to current projects, events, or changes impacting the business.
Develops strategic communication content that impacts the knowledge and understanding of key projects, events or business changes. Works with multiple media such as video, design, and print.
Develop, write, and edit engaging content for various platforms, including websites, social media, newsletters, and reports.
Writes, develops, and coordinates initiative messages (i.e – presentations, letters, etc.) for senior leadership for global distribution to ensure timely, accurate, aligned communication is executed in a way that meets company and audience requirements.
Assist in planning and executing communication strategies that align with our goals and objectives.
Manage projects from concept through execution, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with brand standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance internal and external communications.

Skill set requirements:

Experience with professional writing (writer, journalist, marketing, etc.). (1 – 3 years)
Proficiency in graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) (1 – 3 years)
HTML or web editing experience
Communications planning
Project management experience including plan development, budget management, team management, gathering requirements, delivery, and deployment (1 – 3 years)
Creative thinking with a keen eye for detail