Communications Coordinator - Houston, TX

S&B; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

S&B, a leading EPC provider, seeks a Communications Coordinator to advance its marketing and communications strategy both internally and externally. You will write, edit, and distribute engaging content across channels while supporting PR and social media efforts and employee engagement events.

You’ll collaborate with multiple teams to plan and execute communications programs, newsletters, and video content, ensuring timely, accurate messaging across the organization.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in a corporate internal communications or public relations/marketing role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and copywriting.
• Experience with AP style and writing for social, digital and email channels.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Self-starter able to move projects forward, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Adobe Creative Suite experience (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Canva a plus.

Responsibilities

• The Communications Coordinator will execute the corporate and internal communications strategy, including PR, external/internal communications and employee engagement activities.
• Create and distribute internal newsletters and announcements through the company email platform.
• Draft press releases, articles, blog posts and other communications materials as needed.
• Assist with event planning and communications for employee town halls and engagement events.
• Create and publish weekly content for S&B TV and monitor across locations; coordinate with IT to resolve issues.
• Support internal/external video communications strategy and video launches to drive awareness and engagement.
• Assist in maintaining the My S&B employee portal with current content and share best practices for communicating via the portal.
• Maintain internal asset library, email templates and distribution lists.
• Track, monitor and report on key communications analytics.
• Coordinate communications with stakeholders across Safety, HR Benefits, Talent Development and other departments.
• Assist in planning internal town halls and related communications.

Skills

Copywriting

Proofreading

Storytelling

AP style

Project management

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Social media

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Canva

Job description

OVERVIEW

S&B is hiring a Communications Coordinator to join its Marketing and Communications team. This role plays an important part in advancing S&B's marketing and communications strategy as a leading full-service EPC provider. The Communications Coordinator supports S&B's internal and external communications plans, working across the organization to plan, write, edit, and distribute engaging and informative communications across a wide variety of channels. The role will also support ongoing public relations and social media content development in addition to supporting planning and execution of S&B's employee engagement events.

OVERVIEW

S&B is hiring a Communications Coordinator to join its Marketing and Communications team. This role plays an important part in advancing S&B's marketing and communications strategy as a leading full-service EPC provider. The Communications Coordinator supports S&B's internal and external communications plans, working across the organization to plan, write, edit, and distribute engaging and informative communications across a wide variety of channels. The role will also support ongoing public relations and social media content development in addition to supporting planning and execution of S&B's employee engagement events.

ABOUT S&B

S&B is an exceptional full-service Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company, proudly maintaining private ownership and operation for over five decades. With our extensive experience, we have successfully undertaken diverse projects across various industries, including Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Energy Transition, Power, and Pulp & Paper. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to safety, timely project completion, and cost-effective solutions. Our proven track record speaks for itself, as we consistently deliver outstanding results while adhering to the highest industry standards. Moreover, our company culture is unparalleled, fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. At S&B, we understand the value of our talented team, and we ensure they are rewarded accordingly. We offer a competitive compensation package, flexible and hybrid work schedules, and a comprehensive benefits program to attract and retain the best professionals in the field.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION

Four-year bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or related field.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• 1-3 years of experience in a corporate, internal communications or public relations/marketing role.
• Excellent written and verbal communications, as well as outstanding copywriting and proofreading skills. Strong story-telling mindset that can effectively craft and develop key messaging and translate it into engaging and informative content for various audiences (employees, media, public, and customers).
• Experience with Associated Press style and writing for various communications platforms and channels, including social, digital and email marketing.
• Must have strong organizational and project management skills, as well as good attention to detail.
• Must be a self-starter and able to independently move projects forward, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Must excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Must be well versed in full Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams required).
• Adobe Creative Suite experience (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) and experience with Canva is a plus, but not required.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Communications Coordinator will assist in the execution of S&B's corporate and internal communications strategy, including public relations, external/internal communications and employee engagement events and activities.

Key responsibilities include:

Communications:

• Support key stakeholders across the organization by creating and implementing communications plans for key programs and initiatives.
• Assist in the development and implementation of employee communications, including creation and distribution of S&B's internal newsletters and announcements through S&B's email platform.
• Draft written deliverables, such as press releases, articles, blog posts and other communications materials as needed.
• Assist with event planning and related communications for employee town halls and employee engagement events.
• Create and publish weekly content for S&B TV, a key internal communications tool for employee engagement and awareness. Regularly monitor S&B TV across locations to ensure the content is displaying correctly, and coordinate with IT as needed to resolve any technical issues.
• Support internal/external video communications strategy and launch of videos to drive awareness, engagement.
• Assist in maintaining the My S&B employee portal with new and current internal content. Support S&B’s internal departments by providing best practices and recommendations for communicating via the portal to internal stakeholders.
• Assist in maintenance of internal library of assets, email templates and distribution lists.
• Track, monitor and report on key communications analytics.
• Coordinate communications with internal stakeholders such as Safety, HR Benefits, Talent development and other departments as needed.

Event Marketing:

• Assist in the planning and execution of internal town hall and employee engagement events, including promotion, logistics and coordination of pre- and post-event details.

Social Media & Content Development:

• Create compelling social media messaging and graphics for LinkedIn to reinforce S&B's brand positioning and expertise.

Provide support for other Marketing & Communications initiatives as needed.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Excellent communication skills are essential for this position. In addition to the qualifications already identified, the ability to read, analyze and interpret policies, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical bulletins, and government regulations is a plus for this role. The ability to write reports and business correspondence is also a requirement as is the ability to effectively deliver oral presentations and to respond to questions from groups of managers, engineers, clients, and suppliers. Job success often hinges upon interpersonal communication and relationship development skills. Job tasks require frequent interchange and successful completion depends in large part upon effective interaction and communication with others.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Position requires the ability to calculate figures and work with fractions and percentages, as well as to apply concepts such as ratios, probability, statistical inference, and proportions to practical situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position requires the ability to hear normal conversation, see near objects and speak clearly. Occasionally may participate in a video or photoshoot at a job site, which requires the ability to stand, walk, reach, climb and balance. Lifting up to 25 pounds unassisted is routinely required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Normally will work a hybrid schedule, primarily in an office environment, but occasionally may visit a construction site in an operating plant with proximity to operating machinery and exposure to outdoor weather conditions, loud noise, fumes, and airborne.