Communications Specialist 1

eTeam; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

eTeam in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a Communications Specialist to support the Communications and Administration team. You will draft, format, and publish internal communications content, while maintaining the Portsmouth intranet and ensuring accuracy with global standards.

The role requires 2–4 years of communications experience and a degree in communications or related field. Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in communications or related role.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily communications efforts: drafting, formatting, and publishing content for internal channels.
• Support updates and maintenance of the Portsmouth intranet (CoLab).
• Proofread and edit communications materials for clarity and adherence to style guidelines.
• Partner with stakeholders to prepare content for review and publication.
• Support internal communications campaigns and events by preparing materials.

Skills

Strong written & verbal communication

Copyediting & proofreading

Highly organized

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint / intranet tools

Collaboration & customer-service

Independent work under deadlines

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Communications

Tools

SharePoint

Content Management Systems

Job description

Job Title: Communications Specialist

Location: Portsmouth, NH

Duration: 12 MONTHS

Job Description: The Communications Specialist supports the Portsmouth Communications and Administration team by executing tactical communications activities and providing day-to-day administrative support. This role focuses on content drafting, coordination, publishing, and organizational tasks that enable efficient delivery of internal communications and site initiatives. Working with minimal supervision, this role takes guidance from the Communications Manager to help ensure communications are accurate, timely, and aligned with site and global standards while supporting the team’s operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily communications efforts including drafting, formatting, and publishing content for internal communications channels (e.g., intranet articles, newsletters, digital signage) in alignment with team direction
• Support updates and maintenance of the Portsmouth intranet (CoLab), including posting content and ensuring pages are current and accurate
• Proofread and edit communications materials for clarity, consistency, and adherence to corporate style guidelines
• Partner with stakeholders and Communications Manager to prepare content for review and publication
• Support the execution of internal communications campaigns (i.e., events, volunteerism, etc.) by preparing materials in alignment with team direction

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Communications or a related field preferred
• 2-4 years of experience in communications or a related role

Skills & Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exemplary attention to detail
• Intermediate copyediting and proofreading skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines concurrently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word and PowerPoint in particular)
• Familiarity with SharePoint, intranet tools, or content management systems preferred
• Strong collaboration and customer-service mindset
• Ability to work independently under tight timelines and follow established processes and guidelines