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Communications Specialist 12 Month FTC

Johnson Controls

The Role

Overview

Create and deliver internal communications across EMEA, tailoring messages and managing campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

  • tailored messaging
  • engagement metrics
  • town hall
  • content management
  • localization coordination
  • campaign support

Tasks

-Advise stakeholders on tone, format, and message structure to increase clarity and engagement -Deliver tailored messaging for countries across Europe, including Germany, in partnership with local leaders -Manage multiple communication streams and deadlines in a matrixed, fast-paced environment -Collaborate with the EMEA Communications team to deliver integrated messaging and campaigns -Support EMEA-wide campaigns -Track engagement metrics, analyze feedback, and improve communications based on data and input -Plan and deliver employee Town Halls, including content and logistics coordination -Support internal communication needs for EMEA growth functions (e.g., Systems, Commercial) -Write and edit communications across formats: leadership updates, newsletters, internal articles, recognition stories, and presentation support -Coordinate translations and localization to ensure messages are culturally and linguistically appropriate -Managed team of champions and incoming local content -Manage content across internal platforms (Viva Engage, SharePoint, internal email, video, etc.)

Requirements

  • microsoft 365
  • power bi
  • bachelor's degree
  • 5+ years
  • project management
  • german

What You Bring

-Creative mindset, excellent organizational skills, and strong attention to detail -Experience supporting communication in European countries -Proven project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously -Experience tailoring communications across diverse employee audiences and regions -Five or more years in corporate employee/internal communications with excellent writing and editing skills across a variety of formats -German or any additional European language is a strong plus -Demonstrated ability to synthesize information quickly and align messaging to enterprise priorities -Data-driven approach or familiarity with communication measurement and insights tools -Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate across all levels while handling sensitive/confidential content -Experience with internal analytics tools such as Power BI, Viva Insights, or similar -Background in industrial, technical, or matrixed multinational organizations -Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field -Fluent English (C2 level); ability to translate complex topics into clear, engaging messaging -Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, Viva Engage)

The Company

About Johnson Controls

-Pioneered the electric thermostat, launching the building controls industry. -Evolved into a global leader in smart building systems through over a century of innovation. -Typical projects range from HVAC installations to integrated smart systems in hospitals, airports, stadiums, and data centers using their OpenBlue digital platform. -Expertise covers HVAC, fire detection and suppression, security systems, energy management, and facility services. -Earned LEED Platinum certification for its North American headquarters and supplied smart systems to landmarks like Burj Khalifa and Taipei 101.

Sector Specialisms

Buildings

Commercial

Residential

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Security

Safety

Fire Detection

HVAC

Controls

Smart Buildings

Sustainability

Operations

Maintenance

Repairs

System Modernisation

Carbon Reduction

Data Analytics

Facility Management