Communications Specialist

Develop and execute effective and integrated communication plans, including strategies and tactics across all channels, and leverage all communication opportunities

Oversee and ensure integration of day-to-day running-the-business communications for assigned audience(s) or channel(s)

Manage multiple concurrent projects, often requiring outside resources and crossing divisions to produce the most effective communications

Serve as communication strategist and consult with corporate and division partners to develop strategies, key messages, and vehicles for communication to support corporate, division, and project objectives

Lead and/or participate in project meetings

Proactively and openly articulate ideas and concerns with both corporate and project stakeholders, while balancing the objectives of both groups

Evaluate the impact of different communication channels and messaging strategies to ensure effective communications

Serve as account manager between creative teams and business partners

Initiate and manage creative strategy work, including some direct content development

Understand and leverage communication touchpoints for assigned audiences and/or projects

Ensure market positioning and approved key messages are adhered to

Manage communication projects, including tracking, reporting status, project budget, and measurement of tactics

Analyze processes and strategies relating to increasing efficiency, quality, cost-control principles, workflow, accuracy, and reduction of complex production processes and products, providing recommendations for improvement

Advise and recommend effective communication approaches

Write and edit copy for various communication pieces

Manage various communication processes and workflow

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field; in lieu of degree, 4 years functional experience

Project management experience

Excellent verbal communication skills

Ability to speak in group situations with clear and concise communication

Excellent written communication skills

Ability to write documentation and reports that are clear, complete, and understood by both technical and non-technical audiences

Ability to organize individual responsibilities for multiple tasks, resulting in the timely and accurate completion and delivery of tasks

Proficiency with word processing, flowcharts, and spreadsheet applications

Excellent interpersonal skills to foster cooperation amongst business partners and coordinate internal as well as external resource/workload

Regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment in the performance of his/her job duties

Ability to work with individuals from all levels of the organization

Proficient in word processing and desktop publishing applications

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Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here.

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