Corporate Communications Specialist (Remote) - Dunbar, WV

Country: United States

City: Dunbar

About CRH

CRH is the leading global diversified building materials business in the world with over 3,100 locations worldwide. We manufacture and supply a diverse range of superior building materials and products, used extensively in the built environment, in infrastructure, housing and commercial construction projects, of all sizes, all across the world.

To find out more, visit our website www.crh.com.

Corporate Communications Specialist

Effective internal communications and employee engagement are critical to business success. Under the guidance of the Director of Human Resources, the Corporate Communications Specialist will design and implement a region-wide communication strategy, while supporting the development of the employee engagement strategy. This role will lead a range of activities including internal communication campaigns, message development support to internal clients, and communications platform management and training. Other responsibilities will include moderation and governance of all internal messaging and building close partnerships with senior leadership and collaboration with operating company contacts.

The Specialist will seek to increase employee engagement and understanding, awareness, inspire multi-directional communication across multiple channels, and support change management initiatives. This role requires excellent organizational skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to interact with multiple stakeholders in a manufacturing and office environment to take projects from conception to completion.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and disbursement of internal communications
• Copywrite and distribute internal communications to support business needs
• Create a consistent and authentic tone of voice for internal communications, ensuring that strategic messaging is issued through the appropriate channels
• Produce publications such as executive communications, corporate communications, company magazine, regional articles, press releases, etc.
• Management of recognition and tenure award programs
• Follow basic content design from templates using Word, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Constant Contact and InDesign
• Administer photography and videography needs
• Manage and maintain corporate communications distribution lists
• Manage communications platforms and provide internal support
• Track projects to ensure all commitments are delivered on time and in full
• Assist in managing external agencies and contractors to drive projects forward efficiently and within budget
• Create POs for external resources
• Work in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines and priorities
• Will require travel up to 30% travel to plants, quarries, crews and offices within the region and division as needed
  
  

Skills/Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations or Journalism from an accredited college or university strongly preferred
• Three plus years of experience in marketing or communications
• Experience in content development and copywriting internal communications preferred
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in email communication tools, such as Constant Contact
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Knowledge of SharePoint collaboration platform preferred
  
  

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
  
  

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

CRH is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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