Content Specialist - Corporate Communications

Seaman Corporation; Wooster (OH); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company performance bonus

Flexible work options including up to

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Comprehensive benefits: medical, 401(k

Team events and company-wide dinners

Job summary

Seaman Corporation seeks a Content Specialist to join our Human Resources team in Wooster, OH. The role develops content that informs, engages, and connects associates to the business, including researching, interviewing, and producing communications for internal and external audiences.

The ideal candidate will manage digital publishing, support content distribution, and collaborate with leaders across the organization to translate complex information into clear messaging.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, English, or related field.
• 3+ years in corporate communications, journalism, public relations, marketing communications, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience researching, writing, and editing content for various audiences and channels.
• Strong interviewing and content development skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise deadlines, and maintain accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Experience capturing/editing basic photography and visual content.

Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and develop content opportunities to support business priorities and engagement across locations.
• Conduct interviews with associates, leaders, partners, and stakeholders to gather information for communications.
• Research, write, and edit articles, announcements, features, executive communications, and presentations for internal/external audiences.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex information into clear, engaging communications.
• Capture photography and support video planning, production, and editing to enhance messaging.
• Maintain editorial standards for accuracy, structure, and visual appeal aligned with style guidelines.
• Support digital publishing and distribution across intranet, website, social media, presentations, and print materials.
• Assist with channel management and provide backup for communication platforms.
• Build relationships across the organization to ensure balanced content across locations and initiatives.

Skills

Interviewing skills

Content development

Written communication

Project management

Collaboration

Discretion/confidentiality

Microsoft 365

Photography basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, English, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365 Suite

Job description

At Seaman Corporation, every associate is instrumental to our success. Become a part of our growing team!

Who We Are

At Seaman Corporation, we are dedicated to creating and supplying quality, high-performance fabrics that protect our planet, our people, and our customers. From humble beginnings in 1949 to a multi-million-dollar organization, this family-owned business has grown to be a leading manufacturer in highly durable coated fabrics, supplying products to customers around the globe.
Every Seaman Corporation associate plays a valuable role in our company’s continuous growth. We believe by investing in the right people and resources, we can drive sustainable growth across the entire business.
Seaman Corporation products are composed of proprietary knitted or woven base fabrics and coating formulas to produce high performance roofing systems, geomembrane liners, truck tarps, architectural structures, and much more. We work exclusively with authorized fabricators, designers, consultants, engineers, and installers for quality solutions start to finish.

What We Offer

• Company performance bonus in addition to base salary
• Flexible work opportunities including flex schedules and remote work from home up to two days per week (if applicable to role)
• Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, course training, and networking
• A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (PTO), volunteer time off (VTO), and paid holidays
• Fun and engaging activities including department outings, holiday parties, and our annual company-wide dinner

Seaman Corporation is seeking a Content Specialist to join our Human Resources team! This position will report to the Corporate Communications Manager in Wooster, Ohio.

Position Summary

The Content Specialist develops content that informs, engages, and connects Seaman Corporation associates to the business. This role is responsible for researching, developing, and creating written and visual content that supports business priorities, associate accomplishments, and community engagement. Responsibilities include identifying content opportunities, conducting interviews, gathering information, and producing communications for internal and external audiences. The Content Specialist also supports digital publishing, content distribution, and communication channel management as needed. The ideal candidate possesses a journalist’s mindset, actively seeks out meaningful content opportunities, asks thoughtful questions, and creates communications that strengthen understanding, engagement, and connection across the organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Identify, research, and develop, content opportunities that support business priorities, associate engagement, community involvement, and organizational objectives.
• Conduct interviews with associates, leaders, partners, and other stakeholders to gather information and insights for corporate communication initiatives.
• Research, write, and edit articles, announcements, features, executive communications, presentations, and other content for internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts across the organization to translate complex information into clear, accurate, and engaging communications.
• Capture photography and support video planning, production, and editing activities that enhance communication efforts and strengthen audience engagement.
• Maintain editorial standards by ensuring content is accurate, well-organized, visually appealing, and aligned with corporate messaging and style guidelines.
• Support communication campaigns by developing content that can be adapted across multiple channels, including the company intranet, website, social media, presentations, and print materials.
• Assist with digital publishing, content distribution, and communication channel management activities, providing backup support for communication platforms and channels as needed.
• Build and maintain relationships throughout the organization to identify meaningful content opportunities and ensure balanced representation across locations, functions, and business initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, English, or a related field.
• 3 or more years of experience corporate communications, journalism, public relations, marketing communications, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience researching, writing, and editing content for a variety of audiences and communication channels.
• Strong interviewing and content development skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize competing deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Experience capturing and editing basic photography and visual content for communication purposes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with associates and leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Creative thinker with strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting internal communications and external communications within a manufacturing, industrial, or multi-site organization.
• Experience writing feature articles, associate profiles, leadership communications, organizational announcements, or other long-form communications.
• Knowledge of AP style or other professional writing and editing standards.
• Understanding of brand management principles and corporate identity standards