Technical Writer / Corporate Communications (Hybrid): 24-00069

HYBRID – Communication Specialist

Location; Newport Beach, CA (2 -3 days onsite per week)

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking communications professional to assist in supporting our client’s Finance Transformation Management Office (TMO) in their communication needs. You will be working closely with the TMO leadership and the core project team to craft compelling messaging around their deliverables, changes, and driving the business forward. On a day-to-day basis, you will be responsible for organizing coffee chats, coordinate content for monthly newsletters, develop presentations for department meetings, and draft leader digests as well as creating content for an intranet page, SharePoint site, digital signage, and more.

In turn, you will get to work in a dynamic team and have a direct impact in helping the Finance organization transform for the future. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with exceptional communication skills, capable of crafting engaging messages and implementing communication strategies to support our organizational transformation efforts.

• Craft well-written, researched, clear and impactful communications on ongoing initiatives within the Finance, Risk and Actuarial organization.
• Work with work stream leads and business functions throughout the Finance organization to identify communication needs, develop communication plans and execute those plans.
• Develop email newsletters, coordinating photo and video projects, putting on special events, and executing internal communication strategies.
• Coordinate all hands meetings, create agendas, prepare presentations, arrange presenters and meeting facilitation.
• Develop strong working relationships to attain a good understanding of the business, glean key priorities and identify communication gaps that need to be addressed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have 2-5 years of communications experience, preferably in Corporate Communications.
• Bachelor's degree in a communications field (journalism, communications, English) or an equivalent combination of experience and / or education.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information clearly, concisely, and creatively.
• Must be proficient in AP style.
• Must be able to write for multiple audiences and design effective, engaging communications.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and meet tight and often multiple deadlines.
• Experience in working with many stakeholders to get content reviewed and approved in a timely, efficient, and effective manner, effectively balancing differing needs and navigating opposing opinions.
• Must have experience with content management platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in email marketing or marketing automation platforms (IE: Salesforce).
• Must have proficiency in graphic design software, including Adobe Creative Suite or Canva.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint.
• Must show portfolio of articles, marketing and design materials, and communications plans.