Communications Specialist Contract through end of year Remote- EST Hours Pay Rate: Starting at $55/hr
Requirements
Support a variety of communications activities across enterprise internal, digital, and social communications workstreams.
Partner with communications team members and stakeholders across the organization to ensure timely execution of communications initiatives, content development, channel management, and stakeholder support.
Communications Content Development
Draft and edit communications materials for internal and external audiences.
Support development of leadership messages, employee communications, articles, announcements, presentations, and other communications assets.
Assist with content creation and editorial review processes.
Digital & Social Communications Support
Support execution and deployment of content across owned digital and social media channels.
Coordinate content calendars and publishing schedules.
Assist with social media copy development and content management.
Monitor channel activity and support reporting as needed.
Internal Communications Support
Support planning and execution of internal communications initiatives and campaigns.
Assist with employee communications, intranet content updates, newsletters, and organizational announcements.
Coordinate communication deliverables and stakeholder reviews.
Project Management & Coordination
Manage communications timelines, workflows, and approvals.
Coordinate across multiple stakeholders to ensure projects remain on track.
Support editorial planning and communications calendar management.
Assist with meeting coordination, follow-up actions, and communications operations.
General Communications Support
Provide flexible support across enterprise brand, reputation, internal, and digital communications initiatives based on evolving business needs.
Support rapid-response communications needs and priority projects as required.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, or related field.
5+ years of communications, public relations, corporate communications, internal communications, or related experience.
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Experience supporting digital and social media communications.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
Experience supporting corporate, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or highly regulated industries preferred.
Preferred
Strong execution orientation with a willingness to manage details.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities.
Self-starter with strong judgment and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to quickly integrate into an existing team and contribute immediately.