Senior Communications Specialist

at  TruGreen Limited Partnership

JOB DESCRIPTION

TruGreen is committed to providing personalized attention for our associates. We focus on developing our people by building proud, dynamic teams while helping associates reach their personal and professional goals. We continuously strive to make TruGreen an employer of choice and “a great place to work!”

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Sr. Communications Specialist will be responsible for messaging of internal communication. This role will be instrumental for communicating with our associates and in assisting our executives with content and events. The ideal candidate will be able to write and edit internal communications to align with company’s overall mission and vision. Provides strategic communications support to all levels of the organization and partners closely with departments to develop and implement internal messaging to drive employee engagement. This position will report to the Manager, Internal Communications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, related field.
• Ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience providing corporate/internal communications support within a corporate environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to convey communications, including presentations, to all levels of the organization
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Strong knowledge of business and financial acumen
• Organizational, project, and process management skills
• Business process analysis skills
• Attention to detail and quantitative analytical skills
• Ability to operate independently and collaboratively within a team
• Advanced Computer skills with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Write and edit copy for broadcast to an internal audience via email or intranet.
• Create compelling and visually appealing PowerPoint Presentations for our executives and other internal audiences
• Support our Leadership Summit and President’s Club events, including the presentations and content.
• Must be able to interact with associates at all levels of the organization.
• Work with communications and public relations team members to brainstorm ideas for new content opportunities.
• Identify and develop compelling stories that highlight company accomplishments and employees.
• Develop and update content on company intranet site.
• Create supporting graphics for internal communication needs.
• Manage internal distribution lists within email communications platform.
• Manage and develop digital signage in corporate offices.
• Partner with key internal and external stakeholders (HR, legal, operations, sales, etc.) to ensure consistent and clear communication support for potential issues and opportunities.
• Proactively identifies new opportunities for internal programs and communications to continually drive improvements. Identifies and pursues new communication vehicles and opportunities.
• Supports all internal communications initiatives to drive communications strategies across the organization including internal events, meetings, news, messaging and other communications projects.
• Reviews and edits materials using AP style to ensure clarity and suitability for the targeted audience.