Communications Specialist I at Vallen Distribution Inc.

Belmont, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Research, Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Social Media, Content Creation, Content Management, Distribution Channels, Strategy, Measurement, Photography, Video Editing, Microsoft Office, Sharepoint, Adobe Creative Suite

Industry

Truck Transportation

Description

Why Join Our Team? At Vallen, we embrace what makes us unique. We thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to Vallen’s success. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive company that values the growth of our associates. When you join Vallen, you become part of our winning team. Our vast network of connections is here to help you transform your job into a career. Vallen is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain solutions while creating value for our customers, our supply partners, and our associates. Benefits at Vallen Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Single, Employee + Spouse or Children, and Family Coverage 401(k) with discretionary company match of $0.50 on the $1.00 up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only) Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits and Parental Leave (and any leave required under federal, state, and local laws) Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Days): 80–160 hours of vacation time based on seniority, accrued monthly and prorated from date of hire. 40–56 hours of sick time per year based on seniority and advanced upon hire. Paid Time Off (Holidays): 8 scheduled holidays plus 2 floating holidays Employee Assistance Program Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Referral Program Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement (based on position) Employee discounts through BenefitHub Advancement opportunities Vallen complies with all minimum wage laws We accept applications on an ongoing basis Position Summary: Vallen's Communications Specialist is an individual contributor tasked with developing and implementing communications programs and messages to educate and inform key stakeholders including customers, management and employees. Content will be delivered through various media, including email, newsletters, video and social media. The Communications Specialist works with company leaders and subject matter experts to create internal and external communications in support of corporate messaging and marketing activities, developing appropriate content and distribution channels. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Develop content for internal newsletters, including research/writing/editing, creating photography or video assets, formatting and assembling content in appropriate platforms or applications for distribution Lead and manage social media efforts, including creating and scheduling content Develop, manage and maintain content for company intranet pages Support the creation/editing and distribution of various corporate messages Ensure internal and external messages are consistent and support organizational goals Collaborate with marketing and communications team members and external agencies to develop campaigns and collateral Assist with communications strategy and measurement Additional communications tasks and duties as assigned Job Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, communications and a minimum of 2 years of applicable experience. Applicable experience should include: Strong communication skills, including research, writing, editing and proofreading Social media experience and knowledge of best practices Ability to work across departments and functions to support organizational communications Detail oriented and deadline driven Experience with or ability to learn various applications and technology platforms for writing, publishing, design or layout. Applications may include: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Powerpoint, Word, Excel), Sharepoint, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign), Yammer, Poppulo, or similar applications. Photography and/or video experience is a plus, along with video editing in Premiere Pro Work Environment: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.): The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Physical Demands: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.): While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Stay up to date with Vallen, and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. Equal Opportunity Employer - Ethnically and Culturally Diverse/Females/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Responsibilities

The Communications Specialist develops and implements communication programs and messages for stakeholders like customers, management, and employees using various media such as email, newsletters, video, and social media. This role involves creating internal and external communications in collaboration with leaders and subject matter experts to support corporate messaging and marketing activities.