Communications Specialist

Murphy & Associates, Inc.; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Job summary

Murphy & Associates, Inc. seeks a Communications Specialist to join our presentation support team. You will develop custom pitch materials, support the entire presentation process from concept through delivery, and coach teams for effective oral delivery.

Role involves hybrid onsite collaboration in Overland Park, KS or Frisco, TX, with a preference for hybrid onsite work. Start date is 9/28 for a 3-month engagement, with potential extension based on performance and client needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in presentation development or related field.
• 2-3 years of strategic presentation development with understanding of the sales cycle and objectives.
• Understanding of presale development process and project execution in telecom or tech a plus.
• Strong PowerPoint skills with video/audio content integration for in-person and virtual presentations.
• Basic knowledge of graphic design principles (composition, layout).
• Degree in Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling and memorable presentation materials reflecting innovation and customer focus.
• Lead the creative process and incorporate animations, audio, and video into presentations.
• Lead internal preparation and debriefs.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver an excellent experience for participants in the process.

Skills

Visual storytelling

Project management

Communication

Customer value demonstration

Collaborative mindset

Attention to detail

Education

Communications/Marketing/Graphic Design degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Adobe Creative Cloud

Qvidian

Teams/Webex

Job description

ROLE IS HYBRID ONSITE IN OVERLAND PARK, KS or FRISCO, TX (open to fully remote as well, but preference is for hybrid onsite)

$27-29/hr, $4,752-$5,104/month COMPENSATION RATE (depending on experience)

PLEASE NOTE: This role is not open to Corp to Corp.

OUR COMPANY – MURPHY & ASSOCIATES

Murphy & Associates has had the privilege of providing technology and business consulting services to over 150 diverse clients in the Greater Seattle Area since 1980. We take great pride in our full disclosure model and low margins which attracts top tier talent. We are transparent with our employees. Our business model fosters loyalty, satisfaction, and consistent delivery of quality services from the consultants on our team. Through it all, Murphy & Associates has stayed true to its roots, partnering with highly qualified technology and business consultants and working closely with our clients, fairly and ethically.

THE CLIENT

The client is a large telecommunications company.

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Team Details:

You will play a key role in our presentation support team, reporting to our Director, Bid Management, who reports to the VP of Marketing. You'll offer strategic insights and suggestions, mobilize resources, and support the creative development of all custom presentation materials. You will have a seat at the table developing custom pitch strategies, as well as modernizing proposal resources to get us to the finalist stage more often.

Day to day, you will support the presentation process from start to finish, create memorable presentation materials, help prepare team with oral coaching, review debriefs and share insights.

Role Responsibilities:

• Create compelling and memorable presentation materials that reflect our innovation, customer focus and move our audience to action
• Lead the creative process and develop ways to incorporate animations, digital audio, and video into presentations
• Lead internal preparation and debriefs
• Collaborate across teams to deliver an excellent experience for all participants in the process

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Who you are:

• A tech-savvy visual storyteller with a knack for crafting persuasive messages that show the customer that they've been heard - and move them to act
• A strong project manager who excels in managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously, while also efficiently prioritizing tasks
• An exceptional communicator, and who strategically designs presentations to encourage meaningful dialogue and discussion
• You know how to illustrate customer value and market competitiveness.
• You have a naturally collaborative spirit and a team-oriented mindset. You thrive in an environment where you can add value to projects and initiatives alongside others
• You bring fresh ideas and approaches to enhance presentations and have a keen eye for detail

The expertise you bring:

• At least 3 years of experience.
• 2-3 years of strategic presentation development, with an excellent understanding of the sales cycle, customer acquisition/retention strategies, and sales objectives
• Understanding of presale development process and project execution experience needed, understanding telecom or tech industries is a plus
• Strong PowerPoint skills with experience incorporating video and audio content for use in both in-person and virtual presentations
• Basic knowledge of general graphic design principles/concepts (i.e., composition, layout)
• Degree or expertise in Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, or related field
• What is your superpower? Tell us what you can bring to the table!

It’s a plus if you have:

• Experience with Qvidian or other presentation content management software tools
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud – Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign
• Experience with virtual meetings and conference software – Teams, Webex, Dialpad, etc.
• Industry certificates and/or accreditations (AMA, PMP, Adobe Creative Suite, APMP, Presentation Guild, etc.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Duration:

9/28 to start, to run for 3 months, with chance to extend.

Daily Schedule:

M-F, 40 hours a week, no OT anticipated. May be required to work evenings and weekends to meet deadlines.

Location:

Role is hybrid onsite in Overland Park, KS or Frisco TX. Occasional travel (5-10%) may be required.

Hardware:

Client to provide.

Onboarding requirements:

Role requires candidate to complete a background check before start.

BENEFITS

• We offer the opportunity to participate in health, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401k.

KEYWORDS

Murphy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider all applications without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.