Communications Coordinator

CBRE Group, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Communications Coordinator in Columbus to provide day-to-day coordination and write- and visuals-driven communications for a training facility. You will work with internal partners and vendors to create plans that enhance the trainee experience.

The role is hands-on, on-site, and involves interacting with trainees and trainers, coordinating requests between the facility and client, and supporting event logistics for graduations and speaking engagements.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience coordinating events or programs.
• Ability to craft internal and external communications.
• Proactive collaboration with internal partners and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with participants and trainers to monitor program sentiment and capture success stories.
• Draft and edit internal and external communications including presentations and memos.
• Create content for social media, track engagement, and report results.
• Manage media databases and monitoring of coverage.
• Serve as on-site point of contact for guests and leadership; coordinate tours and schedules.
• Support event logistics for program graduations and speaker prep.
• Research and develop content for speeches and presentations.
• Handle confidential information and assist with executive messaging.

Skills

Communication

Event coordination

Social media

Public relations

Drafting

Editing

Job description

About The Role:

As a CBRE Communications Coordinator, you will provide day-to-day coordination and communications support in a training facility to help ensure a strong trainee experience. You will consult with internal partners and outside vendors to create written and visual communication plans.

This job is part of the Communications job function. They are responsible for developing internal and external communications that are related to organizational values, strategy, and performance.

The role is 100% on-site (Monday-Friday) and is highly hands-on, requiring someone who is responsive, organized, comfortable interacting with trainees and trainers, and able to quickly coordinate requests between the training facility and client.

What You'll Do:

• Build relationships with participants and trainers to monitor program sentiment, capture compelling success stories, and prepare individuals for speaking engagements.
• Draft and edit internal and external communication including presentations, email memos, etc. Pitch stories and provide management support for media interview prep.
• Cultivate content for social media channels, track, and report on outcomes and engagement.
• Manage and track media databases and coverage.
• Serve as the on-site point of contact for guests and leadership, managing facility tours, coordinating schedules, and troubleshooting any last-minute needs.
• Ensure successful training program graduations by assisting with event logistics, speaker preparation, etc.
• Conduct background research and content development for speeches and presentations.
• Receive and review confidential information and develop executive messaging.
• Assist management with advanced administrative needs.
• Collaborate with management and communication teams to understand project outcomes and needs. Help with complex projects and PR strategies.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, developments, and best practices within the communications space.
• Apply general knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and solve routine problems.
• Have a broad knowledge of own job discipline and some knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. May convince to reach an agreement.
• Impact the quality of own work and the work of others on the team.
• Work primarily within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Explain complex information to others in straightforward situations.