Communications Specialist

hpinc; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

401k match

Paid Leave Plans

Parental & Adoption Benefits

Disability Co

Job summary

Helmerich and Payne in Tulsa, OK, is seeking a Communications Specialist to support internal communications efforts. You will craft clear content for intranet articles, emails, newsletters and leader messages, while coordinating campaigns and events with partner teams.

The role emphasizes strong writing, editing, and organizational skills, with opportunities to grow across corporate communications and employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or related experience preferred; internship may be considered.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to tailor messages for different employee audiences.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit employee communications (intranet, announcements, emails, newsletters, leader messages).
• Support communications for company initiatives, updates, programs and events.
• Translate information from subject matter experts into employee-friendly content.
• Develop FAQs, talking points, presentations and toolkits.
• Support employee engagement and culture communications.
• Publish and maintain content across internal channels, including intranet and email platforms.
• Coordinate content calendars, deadlines and publishing schedules.
• Assist with audience targeting and distribution of communications.
• Ensure content is accurate, timely, and aligned with brand standards.
• Support basic measurement and reporting of content performance.
• Assist with campaigns and enterprise initiatives through content development and coordination.
• Coordinate with teams on timelines and stakeholder involvement.
• Support events, town halls and other activities.
• Collaborate across the Communications Center of Excellence.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Proofreading

Clear communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR/Marketing

Tools

MS Office 365

Intranet platforms

Content management

Job description

At H&P, our people are our strength.

Since 1920, Helmerich and Payne has been the industry's most trusted partner in drilling productivity and reliability. As the world changes, so does our approach. We are changing the landscape of drilling by using cutting-edge rig technologies and drilling solutions to build upon a century of success, all while continuing to deliver better outcomes for our customers.

At H&P, our people are our strength. We strive to continually lead with our Core Values that enable employees to develop on their H&P Journey. We believe that doing the right thing means creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that empowers our people to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Some companies offer career paths. We offer a Journey of a Lifetime. Let's go far, together.

Hear directly from our employees, and leaders about their unique journeys at Helmerich and Payne.

Location: Tulsa, OK

Work Type: Onsite

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At a Glance

The Communications Specialist supports H&P's internal communications efforts by developing and distributing clear, engaging content that helps employees stay informed and connected to company priorities, initiatives and culture. The role supports day-to-day employee communications, content development, communications campaigns and internal channels while working closely with Communications team members and business partners across the organization. This is an execution-focused role ideal for an early-career communications professional with strong writing and organizational skills who is interested in developing experience across corporate and employee communications.

What you will do

Employee Communications

• Draft and edit employee communications, including intranet articles, announcements, emails, newsletters, leader messages and other internal content.
• Support communications for company initiatives, organizational updates, employee programs and events.
• Gather information from business partners and subject matter experts and translate it into clear, employee-friendly content.
• Assist with development of FAQs, talking points, presentations, toolkits and other communications materials.
• Support employee engagement and culture communications.

Content & Channel Support

• Publish and maintain content across internal communications channels, including the company intranet and employee email platforms.
• Support the Communications Calendar by coordinating content, deadlines and publishing schedules.
• Assist with audience targeting and distribution of employee communications.
• Help ensure content is accurate, timely and consistent with H&P messaging and brand standards.
• Support basic communications measurement and reporting, including email and content performance metrics.

Campaign & Project Support

• Support communications campaigns and enterprise initiatives through content development, coordination and execution.
• Assist project leads with communications deliverables, timelines and stakeholder coordination.
• Coordinate with other Communications team members to support digital, international, external and community components of projects as needed.
• Provide communications support for employee events, town halls and other company activities.

Team Collaboration

• Work collaboratively across the Communications Center of Excellence to support team and business priorities.
• Build effective working relationships with business partners and subject matter experts.
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to support changing communications priorities.

What you need

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or related experience preferred; relevant internship experience may be considered.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to communicate information clearly and appropriately for different employee audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365; experience with intranet, email communications or content management platforms is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively and take direction while developing greater independence and communications expertise.
• Demonstrates H&P's core values.
• Willingness to travel domestically or internationally as required.

What we offer

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending or Health Savings Accounts
• 401k match
• Paid Leave Plans
• Parental & Adoption Benefits
• Disability Co