Senior Communications Specialist

The Senior Communications Specialist role will serve as the global B2B enterprises’ primary writer for external communications while also managing communication responsibilities for multiple internal stakeholder groups; the generated communication plans will drive positive and lasting business results.

Ideal candidates will need to: have a breadth of internal and external communications experience; enjoy both strategic and tactical work; be comfortable working autonomously and meeting competing deadlines; excel at engaging and energizing employees; collaborate at varying levels across the organization, including the CEO and other business leaders; build influential relationships, employ ingenuity and have fun.

Role Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and manage communication plans that are realistic, impactful and achievable, taking into account business objectives, audiences, channels, resources and priorities 
• Manage communication projects through the entire lifecycle, from planning through content creation and distribution to target audiences 
• Lead press release writing, editing and workflow management, including meeting timelines, enforcing brand voice standards, applying Associated Press (AP) standards and reporting outcomes 
• Act as a trusted advisor and thoughtful, effective communications partner to senior leaders 
• Produce social media content and co-manage the global employee advocacy program and associated intranet documentation and training materials 
• Lead Donaldson Foundation communications 
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop and execute plans for internal and external campaign strategies that complement overarching organizational/business objectives

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in communications, public relations or journalism) 
• 5+ years of experience in a communications role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Self-starter with strong attention to detail and a focus on results; ability to initiate and manage multiple, competing projects and pivot quickly to meet new demands/changing circumstances and priorities 
• Excellent writing skills, including proficiency with grammar, punctuation, spelling and AP style 
• Highly experienced with generating innovative concepts and leveraging collective expertise and relevant data analytics to plan, manage and execute strategic, proactive communications across a variety of platforms 
• Ability to develop collaborative, productive relationships with internal partners as well as influence and advise business leaders on communication planning, strategies and initiatives with authority, accountability and flexibility 
• Technical proficiency to leverage the latest social media tools, including the use of reporting tools and scheduling assistants 
• Proven track record of handling the responses to crisis situations which affect organizational perception and reputation 
• Previous experience in human resources communications, including knowledge of HR practices, procedures and employee communication applications 
• Positive attitude under pressure; strong team player; experienced change agent and brand ambassador; responsible, trustworthy, dedicated and self-motivated