Communications Specialist

Panasonic Corporation of North America; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Voluntary Benefits

PRSIP – 401(k) with company match

Paid Time-Off Benefits

Educational Assistance

Health Management & Wellbeing Programs

Employee Recognition Program

Annual Bonus Program

Job summary

Panasonic Corporation of North America is seeking a Communications Specialist to create and implement employee communications that excite, engage and align teams with our culture.

You will own internal communications for PECNA, manage content calendars, partner with Creative and IT to keep PowerHub current, and help shape our messaging and events. Strong writing, collaboration, and analytics are essential to measuring impact across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, PR, Business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of related experience in a Marketing or Communications-related function.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement employee communication content that excites, engages, aligns teams and supports culture.
• Manage end-to-end internal communications for PECNA business and culture initiatives.

Skills

Internal communications

Cross-functional partner

Written & verbal comms

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/PR/Business or related field

2+ years in Marketing or Communications

Tools

PowerHub CMS

Job description

Overview

Every moment of every day, people all over the world turn to Panasonic to make their lives simpler, more enjoyable, more productive and more secure. Since our founding almost a century ago, we’ve been committed to improving peoples’ lives and making the world a better place–one customer, one business, one innovative leap at a time. Come join our journey!

Responsibilities

Communications Specialist

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What You'll Get To Do:

Responsible for creating and implementing employee communication content that creates excitement, drives engagement, aligns teams / individuals, and helps shape culture.

Internal Communications

• Responsible for end-to-end creation and deployment of internal communications supporting PECNA business and culture initiatives.
• Coordinate all business-related communication requests ensuring process is followed. Manage content calendar, help determine appropriate platform to utilize, and timing.
• Responsible for ongoing collaboration with creative and IT teams to ensure PowerHub remains up to date with current and relevant content. Routinely review and recommend improvements to the site.
• Assists in the coordination, content planning and execution of live meetings and events, such as the All Hands Meetings and annual party.
• Develops messaging and communications to support PECNA business and culture initiatives.
• Helps amplify external communications and events to employees.
• Analyzes effectiveness of marketing programs by monitoring key analytics, reporting to the team and offering recommendations for improvements.
• Builds cross-functional relationships with brand and marketing peers to evaluate existing strategy and identify ways to enhance to proactively drive corporate messages.

Other

• Responsible for the management of information security as part of the normal management of the business. Must cooperate with the company ISM professionals in implementing the information security policies within the company, and ensures that information is handled in compliance with the Global ISM related regulations.
• Collects, analyzes, reports and presents data as information.
• Prepares reports, charts, graphs, and other statistical information.
• Interprets and complies with company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Initiates, recommends, and provides solutions through designated communication channels.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, PR, Business, or a related field and two (2) years of related experience in a Marketing or Communications-related function; or five (5) years of related experience in a Marketing or Communications-related function; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in internal communications in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated skill in building rapport and partnership at all levels of the organization while driving toward consensus.
• Demonstrated experience in developing Communications Strategies and Programs.
• Demonstrated experience writing and editing corporate communications.
• Demonstrated experience as a creative problem solver and strong cross-functional partner.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint as appropriate to the position and assignment.

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:

Panasonic prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:

• Health Benefits– Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits– Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits– Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
• Educational Assistance– Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs–Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
• Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Annual Bonus Program- Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.

We Take Opportunity Seriously:

At Panasonic, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

The wage range of$65,000 - $72,000 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives.

We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal,educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities,

About Us:

At the heart of this visionary project, Panasonic is committed to manufacturing cutting-edge cylindrical lithium-ion cells that will power the future of electric mobility. These cells will be meticulously crafted to meet the growing demands of the automotive industry, supporting various electric vehicle manufacturers in their quest for eco-friendly transportation solutions.

This role presents a unique chance to be at the forefront of innovation, working within a forward-thinking organization that is committed to environmental responsibility and the advancement of green technology. Be a part of our mission to power the future and make a difference in the world of electric mobility with Panasonic!

Supplemental Information:

Pre-employment drug testing is required. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic.

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