Communications Specialist 1

Newsletter Jobs; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Newsletter Jobs is seeking a Communications Specialist in Portsmouth, NH. This role focuses on drafting content, coordinating internal communications, and publishing materials for intranet channels to support site initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have strong writing and proofreading skills, 2–4 years of communications experience, and familiarity with SharePoint or CMS tools. Collaboration and independent work under tight timelines are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead daily communications efforts including drafting, formatting, and publishing content for internal communications channels in alignment with team direction.
• Support updates and maintenance of the Portsmouth intranet (CoLab).
• Proofread and edit communications materials for clarity and brand alignment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and Communications Manager to prepare content for review and publication.
• Support internal communications campaigns by preparing materials in line with team direction.

Skills

Written communication

Copyediting

Organization

MS Office

SharePoint

Content management systems

Collaboration

Independent work

Education

Associate/Bachelor's degree in Communications

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

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

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