Communications Specialist

S&B; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Hybrid work model

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

S&B is seeking a Communications Specialist to join our Marketing & Communications team. You will develop proactive internal and external communications strategies aligned to the business plan, write and edit engaging content, and distribute it across channels.

You will also support PR, social media content, and quarterly corporate employee events and town halls. You will collaborate across the organization, manage intranet content, track analytics, and help optimize communications

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in communications across marketing communications, public relations or corporate communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communications and copywriting with strong storytelling to translate ideas into engaging content.
• Familiarity with AP style and strong organizational skills to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of corporate and internal communications strategies.
• Create and publish content for corporate channels including press releases, newsletters, blog posts, and LinkedIn.
• Coordinate employee town halls and leadership events; manage cross-functional teams.
• Publish weekly content for internal channels and assist video communications strategy.
• Monitor analytics and provide monthly reporting on campaigns and strategies.

Skills

Copywriting

AP style

Editorial skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Analytical mindset

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Canva

Internal communications tools

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Tools

Teams Live

Portal CMS

Email platforms

Intranet platforms

MyS&B portal

Job description

S&B is hiring a Communications Specialist to join its Marketing & Communications team. The Communications Specialist is responsible for developing proactive internal and external communications strategies to support S&B’s business plan and objectives. This position will create and execute effective internal and external communications plans, working across the organization to plan, write, edit and distribute engaging and informative communication across a wide variety of channels. The role will also support ongoing public relations strategies and deliver compelling content for S&B’s social media channels, in addition to planning and executing S&B’s quarterly corporate employee events and employee townhalls.

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:

None.

EDUCATION:

Requires a four-year degree or equivalent, preferably in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 3-5+ years of experience in communications across marketing communications, public relations or corporate communications.
• 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, customers).
• Must be well versed in Associated Press style and writing.
• Use collaborative thinking and able to work across varying levels of the organization.
• Superior time management and organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• An analytical mind and ability to think critically.
• Familiarity with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and capable of creating visually compelling presentations. Experience with Canva a plus.
• Previous experience managing and using internal communications platforms and tools, such as Teams Live, Portal CMS, email platforms, etc.
• Must be a self-starter and able to independently move projects forward, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Proven knowledge of communications and marketing best practices.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Communications Specialist will assist in the creation and execution of S&B’s corporate and internal communications strategy, including public relations, external/internal communications and corporate employee events and town halls. The role will also create and publish weekly content for S&B TV, a key internal communications tool for employee engagement and awareness.

Key responsibilities include:

Communications:

• Responsible for creating written content, including press releases, company announcements, internal newsletters, Insights blog posts, portal news stories, and LinkedIn content.
• Conduct interviews and research to obtain and translate ideas into pertinent Company communications topics.
• Help coordinate and produce employee town halls and leadership events, and serve as a project lead, working with a cross-functional team, to bring it all together. Plan and execute S&B’s large-scale quarterly employee events, working across S&B offices to drive engagement and participation.
• Ensure accuracy of communications to make sure messages fit within the context of the Company’s communications strategies.
• Participate in the development and implementation of a communications strategy designed to further company objectives.
• Manage and upload content regularly to company intranet and assist in maintaining MyS&B 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.
• Monitor analytics and create reports detailing the successes and failures of communications campaigns and strategies.
• Create and publish weekly content for S&B TV, a key internal communications tool for employee engagement and awareness.
• Assist and support video communications strategy for internal and external communications

Social Media & Content Development:

• Support execution of S&B’s LinkedIn content strategy and content calendar. Develop, schedule, and publish content for S&B’s LinkedIn channel in collaboration with internal stakeholders and agency partners.
• Assist with development of visual content and ensure social media content aligns with S&B’s brand, messaging and content strategy.
• Monitor engagement and provide monthly performance reporting and recommendations.

Event Marketing:

• Plan and execute quarterly corporate employee engagement events, including promotion, logistics and coordination of pre- and post-event details.
• Assist in the planning and execution of internal town halls, including supporting Teams Live facilitation, sending out post-event surveys and managing Town Hall analytics dashboard and reporting.

Performs other Marketing & Communications related duties as needed.