Communication Specialist

Pioneer Data; Fort Washington (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer Data in Fort Washington, MD, is looking for a communication expert to help develop and implement communication plans aligned with organizational priorities. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least four years of experience in a corporate communication environment.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional writing skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a proactive approach to engagement and messaging within the team.

Join us in fostering a collaborative atmosphere that promotes accountability, customer focus, and quality standards throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in communication at a corporate environment or public relations agency.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced, matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Help develop and implement communication plans for key priority projects.
• Leverage internal communication processes to convey messages.
• Develop, manage, and shape messages to drive effective communication.

Skills

Proficient writing in English

Strong initiative

Results oriented

Influential

Assertive communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is engaged in the manufacture and sale of a range of products in the health care field. Johnson & Johnson has more than 200 subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide. The company focuses in products related to human health and well being. Johnson & Johnson is organized on the principle of decentralized management. The company’s operations are categorized into consumer,...

Job Description

• Help develop and implement communication plans for key priority projects throughout the year aligned to messaging strategy and roadmap including managing an events calendar, monthly briefings, town halls, newsletters, etc.
• Leverage internal communication process to convey messages and influence employees to inform, engage and align. Work with the various functional leaders to collate, prioritize and execute holistic strategies to drive effective communication of employee engagement initiatives across US OTC Supply Chain.
• Develop, manage and shape messages, create or leverage communications channels, develop plans and/or tactics and provide insights and information at both the strategic and tactical levels to help drive positive messages that support the business objectives.
• Provide counseling, templates and resources needed to support leaders in driving engagement and shaping dialogue.
• Collaborate to identify opportunities for story leverage, best practice sharing, increased productivity, creatives, etc.
• Help manage key local messaging pertaining to Supply Chain Excellence activities and tactics. Develop tools and templates to help leaders and people managers cascade appropriate information effectively and efficiently. Foster a mindset of partnership with the Supply Chain Excellence leadership with an E2E Supply Chain view.
• Work with E2E SC Leaders, SCEx leader and HR to build the strategy to create an engaged culture of collaboration, accountability, customer focus, safety and quality aligned to business priorities and to ensure alignment and effective deployment of messages and change management plan.
• Support and drive the execution of change and communications plans and activities from strategic to tactical execution.
• Provide other ad hoc support to ensure that the appropriate information is being developed and implemented.
• Development of new and imaginative ways of communicating the work carried out to the wider company including the creation of engaging presentations that tell compelling stories.
• Gather feedback and poll organization to identify areas of focus and measure progress against goal. Ensure common understanding and seek feedback.
• Align with Pharmaceutical communications to ensure alignment with enterprise messaging and external communications.

The position will be guided within the SMART Guidelines: below. No premium hours will be allowed unless an exception is granted (via formal approval). There is an expectation the contractor will be furloughed 2 x per month during the duration of assignment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in communication at a corporate environment or public relations agency is required. A focus on communication within the OTC, pharmaceutical or consumer packaged goods is preferred.
• Prior internship experience in the Communications and/or Journalism fields is preferred.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills are required. Experience working in a matrix environment and driving results through influence is required.
• Demonstrates expert judgment in critical decision making on issues impacting corporate reputation and is sought after as a trusted advisor.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced and matrix environment is required.
• Superior attention to detail and organizational skills is required.
• High level of creative energy is required.

Skills

• Proficient writing in English, both in writing and verbal.
• Strong initiative.
• Results oriented.
• Influential.
• Assertive communication skills to all levels in the organization.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.