Internal Communications Senior Specialist

Job Summary:

Creative. Organized. Has exceptional writing skills. If this describes you, apply to join BDO’s dynamic Internal Communications team. Through strategic communications, creative collaboration and innovative thinking, the team works to advance the goals and strategies of the firm while driving positive culture and engagement. As an Internal Communications Senior Specialist, you will partner with a variety of internal clients to develop and execute powerful communications.

Your day might include:

• Developing a communications plan to announce a new Assurance practice initiative.
• Interviewing a manager to learn about an update to an Assurance platform and writing an article about it to post on the firm’s intranet-based news site.
• Drafting an email to be sent to the Assurance practice about achieving a significant practice milestone.
• Writing a post for the firm’s social collaboration platform.
• Reviewing and editing a team member’s work to ensure it meets the highest standards.
• Pitching in to help with a last-minute request.
• Brainstorming!
• Creating a PowerPoint presentation.
• Programming an article using the firm’s content management system.

Still intrigued? Excellent! Here are a few additional requirements and nice-to-haves for the person best suited for this role:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required, major in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, English preferred

Experience:

• Four (4) or more years of strategic internal communications, journalism, marketing, or public relations experience required
• Prior experience working in a professional services environment, preferred

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, required
• Advanced knowledge of Word and PowerPoint, preferred
• Knowledge of SharePoint and OneDrive, preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Exceptional project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an understanding of AP style guidelines; active listening skills; solid editing skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Capacity to effectively manage evolving priorities, multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible and adaptable
• Knowledgeable about emerging communications trends and tactics
• Ability to take complex thoughts and synthesize them into clear and concise communications for a variety of audiences
• Experience with change management principles