Internal Communication Specialist

Aequor; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequor is seeking a Communications Specialist to join the Portsmouth Communications and Administration team. You will draft content, format materials, publish to internal channels, and support site initiatives with minimal supervision.

You'll collaborate with the Communications Manager and stakeholders to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery while maintaining corporate style guidelines. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with intranet tools (e.g., SharePoint) is

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in communications or a related role.
• Strong written and verbal communication with exemplary attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; SharePoint and CMS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily communications efforts drafting, formatting, and publishing content for internal channels.
• Support updates and maintenance of the Portsmouth intranet (CoLab).
• Proofread and edit materials for clarity and corporate style guidelines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and Communications Manager for content review and publication.
• Support internal campaigns and events by preparing materials in line with team direction.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Copyediting

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

SharePoint familiarity

Content management

Independent work

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications

Associate’s degree in Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

SharePoint

CMS (Content Management Systems)

Job description

Job Description

The Communications Specialist supports the Portsmouth Communications and Administration team by executing tactical communications activities and providing day-to-day administrative support. This role focuses on content drafting, coordination, publishing, and organizational tasks that enable efficient delivery of internal communications and site initiatives.

Working with minimal supervision, this role takes guidance from the Communications Manager to help ensure communications are accurate, timely, and aligned with site and global standards while supporting the team’s operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily communications efforts including drafting, formatting, and publishing content for internal communications channels (e.g., intranet articles, newsletters, digital signage) in alignment with team direction
• Support updates and maintenance of the Portsmouth intranet (CoLab), including posting content and ensuring pages are current and accurate
• Proofread and edit communications materials for clarity, consistency, and adherence to corporate style guidelines
• Partner with stakeholders and Communications Manager to prepare content for review and publication
• Support the execution of internal communications campaigns (i.e., events, volunteerism, etc.) by preparing materials in alignment with team direction

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Communications or a related field preferred
• 2-4 years of experience in communications or a related role

Skills & Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exemplary attention to detail
• Intermediate copyediting and proofreading skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines concurrently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word and PowerPoint in particular)
• Familiarity with SharePoint, intranet tools, or content management systems preferred
• Strong collaboration and customer-service mindset
• Ability to work independently under tight timelines and follow established processes and guidelines