Brand Communications Specialist - On-Site in Bakersfield

Harbourmead; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbourmead in Bakersfield, CA is expanding its communications team and has a full-time Communications Specialist opening. This role offers hands-on experience across client accounts within retail, telecommunications, hospitality and consumer services, in a structured office setting.

You will organize brand messaging, manage editorial calendars, liaise with media, prepare press materials, and support media delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in communications support, marketing, administration or public relations.
• Strong time management and attention to detail.
• Confidence communicating with journalists, colleagues and clients.
• Ability to manage several press releases without missing deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or communications management tools.
• A practical approach to solving media challenges and following through on daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Organize brand messaging strategies from initial planning through to completion.
• Maintain communications schedules, editorial calendars and media trackers.
• Liaise with media partners, campaign leads and internal departments on press requirements.
• Prepare press releases, briefing notes and internal communications documentation.
• Monitor campaign outreach activity and flag messaging gaps.
• Coordinate creative assets and support day-to-day media delivery.
• Assist senior communications managers with campaign reviews and coverage updates.

Skills

Communications support

Marketing

Administration

Public relations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Harbourmead in Bakersfield, CA is expanding its communications team and has a full-time Communications Specialist opening. This role offers hands-on experience across client accounts within retail, telecommunications, hospitality and consumer services, in a structured office setting.

You will organize brand messaging, manage editorial calendars, liaise with media, prepare press materials, and support media delivery.