Communications Specialist
Location
White Plains, NY | United States
Job description
Job title: Communications Specialist
Location: White Plains, NY
Duration: 12 months
Pay rate: $50- $55/hr.
Note: HYBRID ON SITE. (2/3 days on-site/week).
Project Overview
This role will support the development of creative and effective communications and marketing .
Job Functions & Responsibilities
Develop creative and effective communications in a timely manner. Assignments will include, but are not limited to:
- Work closely with other departments (both in and outside White Plains, including Canals) to develop and deliver requested materials
- Brainstorm with Business Units and Graphic Communications teams to develop effective print and digital deliverables
- Ensure all communications accurately reflect Client and Canals messaging and brand, and New York State branding guidelines
- Work closely with other departments (both in and outside White Plains, including Canals) to develop and deliver requested materials
- Brainstorm with Business Units and Graphic Communications teams to develop effective print and digital deliverables
- Ensure all communications accurately reflect Client and Canals messaging and brand, and New York State branding guidelines
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A combination of creative, advertising and project management skills
- Prior experience as a creative writer and/or editor at a marketing or advertising firm
- Accuracy and consistency in content creation/reviews
- Creative thinker who can adapt styles to fit the assignment
- Academic training in communications strategies and skills
- Knowledge of energy and economic development issues is a plus
- Ability to write for multiple audiences
- Strong research and analytic abilities
- Ability to quickly adjust priorities and succeed under deadline pressure
- Ability to work effectively with staff at all levels, either independently or with a team
- Adept at using Microsoft Office
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor's (or Master's) degree in communications, English or advertising/marketing or equivalent experience
- Extensive creative writing experience in advertising and marketing
- Minimum of 4 years of increasingly responsible experience in corporate communications, advertising, marketing or related area.
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