Communications Coordinator, Global Marketing & Communications

at  Expeditors

Company Description
Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. The Company employs trained professionals in 176 district offices and numerous branch locations located on six continents linked into a seamless worldwide network through an integrated information management system. Services include the consolidation or forwarding of air and ocean freight, customs brokerage, vendor consolidation, cargo insurance, time-definite transportation, order management, warehousing and distribution, and customized logistics solutions.
Job Description
The Communications Coordinator role is a part of the Global Sales & Marketing department and supports corporate and internal communications. You will be responsible for maintaining an effective intranet ("insite") experience by coordinating and editing weekly articles, providing an organized and positive user experience, and ensuring information and content are current on various pages. You will play a key role in overseeing internal communication channels meant to inform employees of important news and changes (Employee News and Global News) and support the overall dissemination of information throughout the Company. Additionally, you will assist with content creation, review, and editing for executive communications and special projects.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage internal communication mailboxes, including Employee News and Global News
• Coordinate, review, and publish intranet articles and information, maintain homepage
• Ad hoc assistance with SharePoint sites and pages
• Support corporate communications tactical business plans and projects to create engaging and compelling content for our global network
• Collaborate with Marketing and other communications roles – including Digital Marketing, Design, Digital Media, Products, and Services - to effectively plan, create, and communicate content
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and new solutions both at Corporate and globally

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
• Enjoys writing and editing
• Possesses excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrates detail-oriented project management and time management skills
• Produces high-quality work under tight deadlines
• Communicates effectively with stakeholders, including senior leadership
• Proficient in full Microsoft Office suite
  Additional Information
  Can be based out of any of Expeditors’ Seattle-area offices (Bellevue, Federal Way, Lynnwood, Seattle)

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation (first year prorated based on month of hire, then eligible for 15 days)
• Holidays (10)
• Flexible Days (2)
• Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
• Commuter Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Educational Assistance and Reimbursement

Expected Salary: $60,000 - $75,000
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

• Manage internal communication mailboxes, including Employee News and Global News
• Coordinate, review, and publish intranet articles and information, maintain homepage
• Ad hoc assistance with SharePoint sites and pages
• Support corporate communications tactical business plans and projects to create engaging and compelling content for our global network
• Collaborate with Marketing and other communications roles – including Digital Marketing, Design, Digital Media, Products, and Services - to effectively plan, create, and communicate content
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and new solutions both at Corporate and globall