Communications Specialist V

Horizontal Talent; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); On-site; USD 124,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizontal Talent is seeking a communications professional to lead internal messaging and brand alignment across a complex organization in Minnesota. The role focuses on shaping engagement initiatives, delivering timely, clear communications across multiple channels and teams.

You will develop strategies, create content, coordinate with departments and leadership, and ensure a unified voice while supporting brand transition and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field.
• 15+ years of related professional experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Experience supporting communication planning or marketing initiatives.
• Knowledge of media production and communications best practices.
• Ability to present information clearly and maintain brand consistency.
• Attention to detail and follow-through.
• Comfort working with internal partners, external vendors, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop internal communication strategies aligned with organizational goals and brand direction.
• Create engaging content for company websites, blogs, videos, photography, memos, and other communication channels.
• Coordinate communication timing and messaging to support company events, initiatives, and leadership priorities.
• Partner with internal departments and management to deliver accurate and timely updates to employees and stakeholders.
• Help maintain consistency across communication materials, ensuring a unified voice and message.
• Support research-driven recommendations for messaging, campaigns, and communication plans.
• Track and present results from communication efforts and engagement activities.
• Assist with brand transition work, including asset updates, website content, sales enablement materials, and customer-facing presentations.
• Coordinate with legal and agency partners as needed on trademark, copyright, and other communication-related matters.
• Support trade show messaging, media relations materials, and thought leadership content.

Skills

Written communication

Strategic communications

Brand messaging

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field

Job description

Bring your communications expertise to a high-visibility role supporting internal messaging, brand consistency, and strategic communications across a complex organization. This position offers the opportunity to shape engagement initiatives, support brand transition efforts, and help deliver clear, timely, and compelling communications across multiple channels and teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support internal communication strategies that align with organizational goals and brand direction.
• Create engaging content for company websites, blogs, videos, photography, memos, and other communication channels.
• Coordinate communication timing and messaging to support company events, initiatives, and leadership priorities.
• Partner with internal departments and management to deliver accurate and timely updates to employees and stakeholders.
• Help maintain consistency across communication materials, ensuring a unified voice and message.
• Support research-driven recommendations for messaging, campaigns, and communication plans.
• Track and present results from communication efforts and engagement activities.
• Assist with brand transition work, including asset updates, website content, sales enablement materials, and customer-facing presentations.
• Coordinate with legal and agency partners as needed on trademark, copyright, and other communication-related matters.
• Support trade show messaging, media relations materials, and thought leadership content.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field, or equivalent training.
• 15+ years of related professional experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and collaboration skills.
• Experience supporting communication planning, messaging, or marketing initiatives.
• Knowledge of communication and media production methods and best practices.
• Ability to present information clearly and support organizational consistency.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Confidence working with internal partners, external vendors, and leadership teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting brand transition or multi-location rollout initiatives.
• Background in sales enablement, customer presentations, or trade show communications.
• Familiarity with media relations and thought leadership messaging.
• Experience coordinating with legal teams on trademark or copyright-related items.
• Project management experience, including meeting coordination and progress reporting.
• Ability to translate strategic goals into clear, engaging communications.

Horizontal is committed to building an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and experiences who bring the skills and passion to help shape thoughtful, effective communications.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks.

The pay range for this role is $90 - $128 per hour based on qualifications and experience.