Communications Specialist/PowerPoint Expert

Apex Systems; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking a Communications Specialist/PowerPoint Expert to lead internal communications for a newly established department. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in creating engaging PowerPoint presentations and developing communication strategies that reflect the company's corporate priorities. This remote position requires strong expertise in writing and change communication, contributing significantly to internal engagement and information dissemination.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

401K with company match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

On-demand training program

Certification prep and discounts

Qualifications

• 7+ years in an internal communications focused role.
• Experience creating presentations tailored to various audiences.
• Experience writing articles, newsletters, email updates, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assist with internal communication planning and presentation development.
• Develop, edit, and design intranet content and articles.
• Create and manage communications plans for strategic projects.

Skills

Expert level MS PowerPoint skills

Internal communication

Change management

Excellent verbal and communication skills

Writing skills

Education

Bachelors Degree in Communications

Job description

Communications Specialist/PowerPoint Expert

Position: Communications Specialist / PowerPoint Expert

Duration: Long term, expected W2 contract to FTE

Location: Remote in the US / EST Hours

**Must have experience creating extensive PowerPoint presentations for internal consumption by all levels of employees up to C-suite and experience writing about enterprise wide changes**

Overview:

The Enterprise Change Office is a new department and is in the process of building out capabilities related to business planning, portfolio management and change management for the enterprise. We are looking for a Communications Specialist to assist with internal communication planning, presentation development for various audiences, including executives, Board members, and associates, and writing articles for our intranet site and newsletters.

This position consults on and develops internal communications that convey the Bank’s corporate priorities and positively reflect our brand. Develops, edits, and designs intranet content and articles, podcasts, videos and other internal leader communications. Serves as a key partner to strategic projects by creating and managing communications plans that ensure concise, timely, and effective communication to associates. Facilitates effective collaboration across departments. Provides written and editorial consulting services to business leaders, associates, and internal partners to align communication needs with strategic results.

Required:

• 7+ years in an internal communications focused role
• Enterprise-wide communication strategy planning, development and execution
• Expert level MS PowerPoint skills are a must
• Experience creating presentations tailored to various audiences (IT vs. business, line level employee vs. C-Suite)
• Change management and change communications experience
• Experience writing articles, newsletters, email updates, etc.
• Experience creating documentation to describe a high level, programmatic, enterprise-wide change is ideal (such as evangelizing a new organization that affects all departments)
• Excellent verbal and communication skills - expectation is to not need your work proofread for grammar, spelling or clarity
• Strong professionalism
• Bachelors Degree; preference for communications related

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [e-mail] or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview:Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.