Corporate Communications Specialist

Cornerstone Building Brands; North Carolina; In loco; USD 55.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking a Corporate Communications Specialist to craft clear, engaging content for internal audiences and external stakeholders across multiple channels. You will collaborate with leaders, manage projects and ensure consistent messaging.

The ideal candidate writes compelling copy, supports campaigns, and helps track effectiveness while navigating a fast-paced manufacturing environment at our Cary, NC-based operations.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of communications experience, ideally in corporate communications, public relations or employee communications.
• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience communicating with employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with media relations.
• Natural curiosity with a strong drive to identify solutions to challenges and problems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, digital communications tools and emerging AI technologies to enhance productivity, support content development and improve communication effectiveness.

Mansioni

• Create content for employee-facing channels, including email, intranet, digital signage, videos and leadership communications.
• Support communications related to organizational changes, business initiatives, employee programs and company events.
• Collaborate with business leaders and subject matter experts to develop effective messaging.
• Support town halls, employee meetings and engagement initiatives by creating presentations, developing supporting communications materials, analyzing survey results and preparing post-meeting summaries.
• Maintain and update content calendars.
• Draft press releases, media statements, fact sheets and external announcements.
• Support media relations efforts and help coordinate responses to media inquiries.
• Support communications related to awards, community engagement, sustainability, thought leadership and company milestones.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends and provide summaries as needed.
• Write, edit and proofread content for a variety of audiences and channels.
• Translate information into clear, concise and engaging messages.
• Ensure consistency of voice, tone and messaging across all communications.
• Help maintain editorial calendars and communications plans.

Conoscenze

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Media relations

Curiosity

multitasking

Microsoft 365

AI tools

Formazione

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Strumenti

Microsoft 365

Digital communications tools

AI technologies

Descrizione del lavoro

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.

As a member of the Corporate Communications team, the Corporate Communications Specialist plays a key role in executing and coordinating both internal and external communications initiatives. This position partners across functions to develop compelling content, support communication campaigns, manage projects and drive consistent messaging across channels. The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer, a naturally curious storyteller and a collaborative team player who can develop clear, engaging communications for diverse audiences.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Communications

• Create content for employee-facing channels, including email, intranet, digital signage, videos and leadership communications.
• Support communications related to organizational changes, business initiatives, employee programs and company events.
• Collaborate with business leaders and subject matter experts to develop effective messaging.
• Support town halls, employee meetings and engagement initiatives by creating presentations, developing supporting communications materials, analyzing survey results and preparing post-meeting summaries.
• Maintain and update content calendars.

External Communications

• Draft press releases, media statements, fact sheets and external announcements.
• Support media relations efforts and help coordinate responses to media inquiries.
• Support communications related to awards, community engagement, sustainability, thought leadership and company milestones.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends and provide summaries as needed.

Content Development

• Write, edit and proofread content for a variety of audiences and channels.
• Translate information into clear, concise and engaging messages.
• Ensure consistency of voice, tone and messaging across all communications.
• Help maintain editorial calendars and communications plans.

Project Management & Collaboration

• Coordinate communications projects from concept through execution.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Track communication metrics and recommend improvements.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of communications experience, ideally in corporate communications, public relations or employee communications.
• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience communicating with employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with media relations.
• Natural curiosity with a strong drive to identify solutions to challenges and problems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, digital communications tools and emerging AI technologies to enhance productivity, support content development and improve communication effectiveness.

The ideal candidate demonstrates:

• Strong storytelling ability
• Excellent judgment and professionalism
• Attention to detail
• Curiosity and continuous learning
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Collaboration and relationship-building
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play.

• Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1.
• Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play.

• Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1.
• Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.