Communications Associate

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an internal communications specialist in Illinois to craft employee-facing content and lead enterprise communications. You will translate complex information into clear, engaging material for a broad audience and support planning and execution of communications campaigns.

The role requires strong writing and editing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives across channels while collaborating with People, Marketing, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in internal/private communications or related fields; internships ok.
• Strong written and verbal communication with great attention to detail.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging content for employee audiences.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; able to juggle multiple priorities.
• Experience with content management systems or intranet/newsletter tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft employee-facing communications including announcements, newsletters, intranet content, leadership messages and updates.
• Translate complex information into clear content for employee audiences.
• Plan and execute enterprise communication initiatives and campaigns.
• Maintain alignment with company priorities, culture and brand voice.
• Develop FAQs, talking points, toolkits and supporting materials.
• Ensure timely, transparent, and effective communication during change periods.
• Publish content across internal/external channels and platforms.
• Coordinate communication calendars and monitor upcoming priorities.
• Collaborate with People, Marketing, Capability Leads and stakeholders to gather information and support needs.
• Build relationships across teams to identify communication opportunities.
• Assist in coordinating reviews, approvals and distribution processes.

Skills

Writing skills

Editing

Content creation

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or English

Tools

CMS

Intranet platforms

Newsletter platforms

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support enterprise communications by drafting employee-facing communications, including announcements, newsletters, intranet content, leadership messages, and organizational updates
• Translate complex information into clear, engaging content for employee audiences
• Support the planning and execution of enterprise communication initiatives and campaigns
• Ensure communications are aligned with company priorities, culture, and brand voice
• Contribute to communication plans for organizational updates, transformations, and enterprise initiatives
• Develop FAQs, talking points, communication toolkits, and supporting materials
• Help ensure employees receive timely, transparent, and effective communication during periods of change
• Maintain and publish content across internal and/or external communication channels and platforms
• Coordinate communication calendars and monitor upcoming communication priorities
• Recommend opportunities to improve communication effectiveness and employee engagement
• Work collaboratively with People, Marketing, Capability Leads, and business stakeholders to gather information and support communication needs
• Build relationships across teams to understand priorities and identify communication opportunities
• Help coordinate communication reviews, approvals, and distribution processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, or a related field
• 1–3 years of experience in internal communications, corporate communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field; may include experience gained through internships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to create compelling content for a variety of audiences and communication channels
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyCollaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across functions and stakeholder groups
• Experience with content management systems, intranet platforms, employee communication tools, or newsletter platforms is preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in drafting and executing employee-facing communications, ensuring alignment with company culture and priorities. Proficient in creating engaging content across various channels while managing multiple projects and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.