Communications Coordinator

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Shipbuilding Group is seeking a Communications Coordinator to support internal and external communications. The role focuses on storytelling, digital communications, and event coordination, including media relations and content development that highlights Eastern’s people and projects.

The ideal candidate will draft press materials, manage social channels, and assist with internal communications while coordinating company events and community outreach initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, English, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in communications or related fields (internships considered).
• Excellent written, verbal, and proofreading skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Draft and distribute press releases, media advisories, and other external communications.
• Develop engaging content for social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.).
• Monitor social media engagement and identify opportunities to increase reach.
• Plan and execute company events, employee recognition programs, customer visits, and trade shows.
• Coordinate event logistics, photography, materials, and post‑event communications.

Skills

Writing

Social media management

Event coordination

Content development

Media relations

Editorial calendars

Photography

Video capture

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications

Tools

CMS

Job description

Position Summary

Eastern Shipbuilding Group is seeking a motivated, detail‑oriented Communications Coordinator to support the company’s internal and external communications efforts. The role is ideal for a strong writer with a passion for storytelling, digital communications, and event coordination, and involves media relations, social media management, company events, employee communications, and content development that showcases Eastern’s people, projects, and community impact.

Responsibilities

• Draft and distribute press releases, media advisories, and other external communications.
• Develop engaging content for Eastern Shipbuilding Group’s social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and other digital platforms).
• Monitor social media engagement and recommend opportunities to increase audience reach and engagement.
• Support planning and execution of company events, employee recognition programs, customer visits, vessel ceremonies, trade shows, and community outreach activities.
• Coordinate event logistics, photography, promotional materials, and post‑event communications.
• Assist with writing internal communications, including employee newsletters, announcements, and intranet content.
• Capture photos and videos of company projects, employees, and events for use across communication channels.
• Maintain editorial and social media calendars.
• Assist with media inquiries and maintain media contact lists.
• Help ensure brand consistency across all communication materials.
• Support website content updates and digital communications initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal departments to gather information for news stories, project updates, and employee features.
• Perform other communications and administrative duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance and flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, English, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field (internships considered).
• Excellent written, verbal, and proofreading skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience using social media platforms in a professional setting.
• Demonstrated integrity, ethics, flexibility/adaptability, initiative, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, safety‑consciousness, and multitasking ability.
• Ability to maintain confidential integrity of details pertaining to Eastern Shipbuilding Group.
• No supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands

The role requires use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines, smartphones). Employees may be required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily an office setting where employees may be exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level is low to moderate. The position requires frequent communication and occasional travel within the local area.

Equal Opportunity

Eastern Shipbuilding Group is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.