Job DescriptionCommunications Specialist 4
BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Communications Specialist 4 for an opportunity in Redmond, WA
Position Title: Communications Specialist 4
Location: Redmond WA, Hybrid
Anticipated Start Date: - ASAP
Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.
Expected Duration: 12 Months Contract
Job Type: Contract and Hybrid
Pay Range: $40/hr. - $45/hr.
Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).
Requirements:
* 8+ years with Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Issues Management, PR Agency, or equivalent experience.
* 8+ years in client services industry or equivalent experience.
* 8+ years of exceptional project management skills, with heightened attention to detail.
Job Responsibilities:
* Client services: Support alignment calls, project update discussions, email response, etc. with the ability to recognize corporate communications review and/or participation.
* Maintenance of a central deliverable tracker and cadence of communication activations through project completion.
* Alignment calls with stakeholder groups - including Corporate Communications teams, Policy/Government Affairs teams and internal/employee to ensure message congruence.
* Participate in collaborative reviews of comms materials supporting major milestones - includes emails, MSW, Yammer, and others.
Media relations: Leverage your understanding of the media landscape to ensure statements, spokespeople, internal mails, etc. are aligned to pre-approved key messaging.
* Maintain pre-approved narratives and external resources, updating across projects and as business priorities or external storylines shift.
* Collaborate with corp communications lead and portfolio managers to ensure response accuracy in crisis or reactive communications.
* Insert relevant project details into team requests that further key initiatives - hybrid work, sustainability, etc.
* Review change management and internal employee comms.
* Review filming requests and connect to the right leads/teams to ensure appropriate level of visibility and use of facilities.
* Ensure awareness of messaging and materials across the company, agencies, and other teams.
Copywriting: Review of materials, statements, publicly submitted materials, etc. through the lens of brand voice and reputation management.
* Write with clarity, conciseness, and accuracy in grammar.
Skills
* Required
* 8+ years with Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Issues Management, PR Agency, or equivalent experience.
* 8+ years in client services industry or equivalent experience.
Preferred
* Exceptional project management skills, with heightened attention to detail.
* Experience working with and supporting senior stakeholders.
* Expertise with corporate reputation and/or issues management communications.
* Familiar with MS products, services, culture, and values.
* Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
* Familiar with an office environment and basic skills using Outlook, Power Point, Excel.
Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.
About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-own