Internal Communication Specialist

Newsletter Jobs; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Newsletter Jobs in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a Communications Specialist 1 to support the Portsmouth Communications & Administration team. The role focuses on content drafting, coordination, publishing, and site initiatives to ensure timely, accurate internal communications.

Under guidance from the Communications Manager, you will help prepare materials, proofread for clarity, and maintain intranet content such as CoLab, newsletters, and digital signage.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in communications or related role.
• Strong written and verbal communication with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with content management and corporate style guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily drafting, formatting, and publishing for intranet articles, newsletters, and digital signage.
• Maintain Portsmouth intranet (CoLab): post content and ensure pages are current.
• 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 by preparing materials in alignment with team direction.

Skills

Written communication

Copyediting

Organization

MS Office

SharePoint

Content management

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Intranet tools

Job description

Title: Communications Specialist 1

location: Portsmouth, NH 03801

Duration: 12 Months

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