Communications Specialist

KPMG International Limited; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Health Insurance

Additional Annual Leave

Enhanced Family Leave

Emergency Childcare Cover

Social Events

Early Finish Fridays

Relocation Assistance

Learning & Development

Job summary

KPMG Ireland is seeking a Communications Specialist to support internal communications across Transformation and Change projects. The role focuses on developing and executing internal communication plans, ensuring messaging is clear, engaging and reaches target audiences.

You will collaborate across departments, manage content, support campaigns and events, and contribute to evolving communication strategies within a hybrid Dublin workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, arts, or related disciplines (or equivalent experience).
• A team player with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Ability to manage content (copy, imagery, video, audio) through CMS systems e.g. SharePoint, Poppulo, basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Suite & Adobe Premiere Pro
• Good knowledge of design principles, including visual hierarchy, accessibility, usability, and interaction design.
• Familiarity with design thinking, and user experience concepts would be considered a plus.
• Excellent writing and editing/proofreading capabilities - with high standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to autonomously project manage and multi–task, prioritising work, and meeting deadlines.
• Comfortable with stakeholders’ interaction in order to exchange information, understanding expectations and commitments.
• Experience with webinars and/or events.
• Experience presenting/pitching
• Examples of your writing and/or content creation skills available if requested
• A curious and growth-oriented mindset, with a desire to expand your knowledge and contribute to areas beyond your primary role, including Change Management, User Experience, and Design.

Responsibilities

• Manage and co-ordinate broad communications activities for multiple projects and product launches
• Prepare, edit, and distribute communications materials including newsletters, project drops/updates, leadership emails, intranet content and executive briefing documents.
• Content creation and re-purposing for internal channels.
• Support the coordination of communication campaigns and events.
• Writing / content editing – distilling complex topics into concise and compelling stories for business readers.
• Collaborating across departments to deliver innovative communications strategies & solutions in support of business objectives.
• Support the Transformation and Change team with coordination of project and change management activities.

Skills

Content management

Copywriting

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Event coordination

Webinars/Events

Presentation

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, arts, or related disciplines

Tools

SharePoint

Poppulo

Adobe Creative Cloud

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

When you join KPMG Ireland, you are joining a community of over 4,200 employees who collectively work together, both in person and virtually, to achieve their full potential.

We are known as an organisation who want you to come as you are and do work that truly matters. Joining KPMG Ireland is an opportunity to enhance your career, not only in the work that you enjoy doing, but equally through the global connections that you make, the lifelong learning that you can accomplish and the chance to make your mark.

Are you our next Communications Specialist?

Location: Dublin, as part of our hybrid working model.

Grade: Assistant

Contract type: Permanent

The Transformation & Change (T&C) team is a multidisciplinary internal team responsible for delivering strategic programmes and projects within KPMG. The team brings together technical, project delivery and change management skillsets to partner with the business in identifying opportunities, shaping solutions and delivering sustainable outcomes.

We are looking for a Communications Specialist to join our team. You will be responsible for assisting in the development and execution of our internal communication plans, ensuring our messaging is clear, engaging and effectively reaches our target audiences.

We want someone who is energetic, highly motivated and can make a strong impact supporting our internal communication efforts across a variety of Transformation and Change projects.

A snapshot of your peer group:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, arts, or related disciplines (or equivalent experience).
• A team player with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Ability to manage content (copy, imagery, video, audio) through CMS systems e.g. SharePoint, Poppulo, basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Suite & Adobe Premiere Pro
• Good knowledge of design principles, including visual hierarchy, accessibility, usability, and interaction design.
• Familiarity with design thinking, and user experience concepts would be considered a plus.
• Excellent writing and editing/proofreading capabilities - with high standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to autonomously project manage and multi–task, prioritising work, and meeting deadlines.
• Comfortable with stakeholders’ interaction in order to exchange information, understanding expectations and commitments.
• Experience with webinars and/or events.
• Experience presenting/pitching
• Examples of your writing and/or content creation skills available if requested
• A curious and growth-oriented mindset, with a desire to expand your knowledge and contribute to areas beyond your primary role, including Change Management, User Experience, and Design.

Your responsibilities and achievements will evolve as you enhance your career with us. Here is what you can initially expect:

• Manage and co-ordinate broad communications activities for multiple projects and product launches
• Prepare, edit, and distribute communications materials including newsletters, project drops/updates, leadership emails, intranet content and executive briefing documents.
• Content creation and re-purposing for internal channels.
• Support the coordination of communication campaigns and events.
• Writing / content editing – distilling complex topics into concise and compelling stories for business readers.
• Collaborating across departments to deliver innovative communications strategies & solutions in support of business objectives.
• Support the Transformation and Change team with coordination of project and change management activities.

Discover How KPMG Can Enrich Your Life Beyond Your Career

Benefits Tailored for You

At KPMG, we understand that life is multifaceted. That’s why we offer a flexible benefits package designed to support your unique lifestyle. Our benefits include:

• Discounted Health Insurance: Prioritise your well‑being with our health insurance options.
• Additional Annual Leave: Purchase extra leave to spend more time with friends and family or to travel.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Enjoy more time with your family with our generous leave options.
• Emergency Childcare Cover: For times when your regular childcare plans fall through
• Social Events: Connect and network with colleagues through our engaging social events.
• Early Finish Fridays: Start your weekends early on bank holidays and during the summer.
• Relocation Assistance: Smooth your transition if you’re moving to Ireland.
• Learning & Development: Access our extensive supports, including LinkedIn Learning, to grow your skills.

Career Progression with Continuous Support

From the moment you join KPMG, you’ll receive dedicated support from your performance manager to enhance your skills. Our award-winning Business School provides continuous learning opportunities to deepen your expertise.

Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity

Inclusion, diversity, and equity are at the heart of KPMG. We celebrate diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment at every level. Our goal is to attract and retain the best talent by building a culture where everyone can achieve their potential. Learn more about our commitment here - https://kpmg.com/ie/en/home/about/inclusion-diversity-equity.html

Ready to Join Us?

KPMG is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process if needed. Necessary arrangements can be made at interview stage to accommodate the needs of candidates with disabilities.

For any specific queries about the role, please contact Sharon Griffin

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