Employee Communications & Engagement Specialist

neteffects; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Employee Communications & Engagement Specialist in Austin, TX. This role involves developing internal communication strategies, creating content, and enhancing employee engagement through innovative formats. Ideal candidates will possess exceptional writing skills and experience with platforms like Slack and SharePoint. The position is for a 5-month duration, with the option to work remotely for those in the Austin area, offering a competitive hourly pay.

Benefits

Health insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• Must have strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Experience in employee engagement and communication strategies is essential.
• Ability to create engaging content for diverse formats is critical.

Responsibilities

• Develop communication strategies aligned with company values.
• Create and manage internal communication content.
• Optimize SharePoint for employee access to information.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Editing

Proofreading

Content creation

Familiarity with Slack

Familiarity with SharePoint

Survey design

Project management

Creative thinking

Video production experience

Job description

Employee Communications & Engagement Specialist
Pay Rate/Range: $40.00
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Austin, TX
Duration: 5 months

Essential Functions / Key Areas of Responsibility

·Develop and execute internal communication strategies that highlight company values, promote employee engagement, and bring the company’s values and mission to life.

·Write and edit a wide range of content including emails, newsletters, Slack messages, intranet articles, leadership talking points, and video scripts.

·Manage the internal communications content calendar, ensuring timely delivery of important updates and aligning messaging with company priorities.

·Collaborate with teams to create engaging and diverse communication formats (such as videos, Q&As, podcasts, etc.) to enhance how information is shared and received.

·Support the company-wide rollout of Slack, creating excitement and driving adoption through strategic communication plans, training materials, and engagement campaigns. Continue ongoing Slack engagement activities that promote best-in-class usage and encourage cross-functional collaboration.

·Build, maintain, and optimize department and company SharePoint sites to ensure employees have quick, reliable access to the information they need to do their jobs.

·Identify areas for improvement through employee feedback and engagement data. Use insights to design and implement impactful solutions.

CAN WORK REMOTE IF LIVE IN AUSTIN AREA

Skills:

• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Experience creating employee-facing content that is clear, concise, and engaging.
• Familiarity with using Slack and SharePoint as communication and collaboration tools.
• Proficiency in designing and analyzing surveys and engagement data to inform internal communication strategies and drive engagement.
• Creative thinker with experience developing campaigns that bring internal and engagement initiatives to life.
• Self-starter with strong project management and organizational skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with comfort navigating change.
• Canva and video production experience is a plus

Benefits (employee contribution):

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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