Employee Communications & Engagement Specialist

Morson Talent (Canada & USA)

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 45,460 - 64,747

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading company is seeking an energetic Employee Communications & Engagement Specialist to enhance the internal employee experience. In this contract role, you will be responsible for developing communication strategies, writing engaging content, and building an informed workforce within a dynamic corporate environment.

Qualifications

3-5 years experience in a corporate setting.
Innovative communication methods involving various formats.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute internal communication strategies.
Write and edit content for various platforms.
Manage internal communications content calendar.
Create engaging communication formats to enhance information sharing.

Skills

Writing skills

Editing skills

Project management

Communication tools familiarity

Creative thinking

Education

2 or 4-year degree

Tools

Slack

SharePoint

Canva

Video production

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Contract Duration: 5 months with a possibility of extension

Pay Rate: $40.00/hour

Job Title: Employee Communications & Engagement Specialist

Position Summary

We’re looking for an energetic and innovative Employee Communications & Engagement Specialist, helping build a connected, informed, and inspired workforce. In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping a positive and engaging employee experience through effective internal communications, creative initiatives, and thoughtful programming. Reporting to the Internal Communications Manager, you’ll collaborate across departments to implement strategies that strengthen culture, boost morale, and ensure employees feel valued and equipped to succeed.

This is a unique opportunity to influence and shape the employee experience for a global company. If you’re excited about storytelling, building culture, and creating meaningful in the workplace, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

Minimum Requirements: Skills, Experience, Education, Technical/Specialized Knowledge, Certifications, Language

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

Requirements:

Possess a 2 or 4-year degree, along with 3-5 years of experience in a corporate setting.
Demonstrates creativity and a focus on cultivating a robust internal culture through innovative communication methods, including newsletters, company emails, Teams channel posts, and more.
Brings invaluable corporate experience to introduce fresh and creative ideas aimed at engaging employees and enhancing excitement around organizational culture.
Develops unique and interactive employee engagement activities, such as games and treasure hunts, to drive enthusiasm and participation in change initiatives.

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