Corporate Communications and Digital Media Specialist

Bringing our love of food to families for five generations! Blount Fine Foods is a family-owned and operated manufacturer, marketer, and developer of premium fresh prepared foods. We are an engaging team, bringing restaurant-quality products to America including single-serve grab-n-go fresh soups, mac & cheese, and entrées in grocery stores across the country, as well as for hot bars and restaurants. Help us create the finest food experiences including those with specialty certifications that include organic, gluten-free, and low sodium, among others. Join a proven team for growth, success, and a satisfying career!

Summary – The Communications and Digital Content Specialist works closely with the Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs to support the company's internal and external communication efforts. This role is pivotal in shaping and promoting corporate culture, initiatives, programs, and events through various channels. It involves writing, developing digital content, and planning to enhance the company’s overall communication strategy and social media presence. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and evolving corporate culture and the ideal candidate will be a creative and strategic thinker capable of developing compelling narratives and innovative digital content. Approximately 80% of the time will be dedicated to communications projects and approximately 20% of the time will be focused on digital projects.

Essential Duties

Communication Strategy:

Message Coordination: Work with the Communications Director to craft and coordinate critical messages for internal and external audiences. Develop themes and narratives that align with corporate goals and initiatives.

Timeline Planning: Assist in planning and executing communication strategies, including scheduling, and managing timelines for campaigns, initiatives, and events. Ensure timely and consistent messaging across all platforms.

Content Development:

Written Content: Create, edit, and proofread various written materials, including press releases, newsletters, internal memos, and corporate announcements. Ensure all content aligns with the company's tone, style, and messaging guidelines.

Digital Content: Develop engaging digital content, including social media posts, blog entries, website updates, and multimedia content. Design independently or collaborate with graphic designers and other creative team members to produce visually appealing and cohesive content.

Produce content, design, and videos for the weekly town hall and all live employee meetings.

Departmental Support:

• Operations Assistance: Assist with the day-to-day operations of the Communications and Corporate Affairs department, including managing deadlines, coordinating projects, and liaising with other departments and external partners.
• Develop and maintain corporate communication templates and standards, keeping them up-to-date and easily accessible.
• Accountable for managing internal communication channels (digitals, texting, internal website, print and etc)
• Monitor the quality and consistency of all photography, videos, online marketing, website, social media assets, internal/external presentations, newsletters, and press releases.
• Assist with any other projects as assigned by the head of the department.
• Event Coordination: Support the planning and execution of corporate events, including internal meetings, employee recognition events, public relations events, and community outreach programs.
• Social Media Management:
• Content Creation/Presence Enhancement: Work to develop and enhance the company's social media presence by creating and curating content that engages followers and promotes the company's brand and values. Work with the Marketing department and other Blount Social Media producers for alignment across brands, channels, etc.
• Analytics and Reporting: Monitor social media metrics and analytics to gauge the effectiveness of campaigns and strategies. Provide regular performance reports and suggest improvements.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• Creative storyteller able to help key stakeholders tell their stories through digital, print, and video.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Service-oriented thinking & strong project management skillset
• (1.5+ years) experience in a communication, digital content role or marketing role
• (1.5 + years) experience with video editing, digital content creation tools(Canva/Adobe Illustrator and video editing tools and social media platforms.
• Ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
• Excellent user skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  
  

Our Total Compensation Package Includes:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401k with Company match
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Education Assistance Program
• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• Discounts on Blount products at Company retail locations
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Program