Senior Communications Specialist

Description

• Builds and maintains relationships with key stakeholders within and outside of the firm. Serves as a trusted advisor and recognized subject matter expert, providing guidance to leaders and key stakeholders around messaging, delivery, and communication plans for key initiatives in support of the firm's business goals, strategic brand initiatives, and change management efforts.
• Leads efforts to maintain the firm’s style guide, brand standards, and production expectations to ensure materials are high-quality, up-to-date, and aligned with best ractice. Provides oversight and guidance around adherence and influences the adoption of new standards and practices.
• Provides regular guidance, direction, and mentorship to junior specialists and support staff.
• Leads the development and implementation of the most complex communication strategies that are engaging and relevant to internal and/or external audiences, involving deep understanding of the firm and communications principles, such as audience analysis and channel strategies. Identifies opportunities for new and innovative approaches. May participate in the development of content creation and delivery management for complex strategies with the potential for significant impact to the firm.
• Develops communication campaigns for highly visible and complex initiatives, including evaluating their success by analyzing data to determine opportunities for future enhancements. Provides direction and oversight across a variety of communication campaigns.
• Researches and writes the most complex communications and messages for the firm. Provides regular guidance and direction to junior specialists for communications requiring less advanced knowledge and experience.
• May represent RS&H at conferences and speaking events, broadening our exposure and showcasing thought leadership.
• Provides oversight and participation in the planning and coordination of firm-wide events and celebrations around key initiatives and milestones.

Requirements

• Possess strong attention to detail, commitment to follow through, and ability to work independently following general direction and oversight from leadership.
• Have a bachelor's degree in communications or related field and 12 years progressively responsible experience within communications, including content writing experience across a variety of media platforms, as well as social media and networking exposure, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Be able to multi-task, prioritize workload, set priorities, and manage multiple projects and assignments.
• Possess advanced skills in the full Microsoft Office Suite.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate to and understand people in a courteous and professional manner.
• Possess the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships, demonstrate professional courage, and guide and influence others.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance