Marketing Communications Specialist - Internal Communications

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is seeking a Marketing Communications Specialist for Internal Communications in Lowell, AR.

The role focuses on drafting executive communications for leadership programs, guiding internal announcements and supporting thought leadership initiatives. You will help develop strategic communications plans, contribute to storytelling about employee impact and company strategy, and coordinate enterprise campaigns and events with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and work with senior stakeholders and executive leaders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of internal and change communications best practices.

Responsibilities

• Draft executive communications for executive-level programs, including leadership messages, scripts and internal announcements.
• Support executive thought leadership efforts, including speaking engagements, LinkedIn content and media opportunities.
• Assist in the development and execution of strategic communications plans aligned to enterprise priorities.
• Contribute to storytelling initiatives that highlight employee impact, innovation and company strategy.
• Assist in managing enterprise campaigns, live events and company initiatives, including project coordination across cross-functional teams through project management tools to track progress and deliverables.
• Ensure alignment across internal communication channels, including activation and timing of messaging.
• Manage deliverables such as agendas, presentations and supporting materials.
• Maintain executive communications reporting and ongoing program reporting to inform strategy and continuous improvement.
• Maintain SOPs for executive communications programs.
• Manage executive materials, including bios, headshots and communication assets.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Marketing Communications Specialist - Internal Communications

• Draft executive communications for executive-level programs, including leadership messages, scripts and internal announcements
• Support executive thought leadership efforts, including speaking engagements, LinkedIn content and media opportunities
• Assist in the development and execution of strategic communications plans aligned to enterprise priorities
• Contribute to storytelling initiatives that highlight employee impact, innovation and company strategy
• Assist in managing enterprise campaigns, live events and company initiatives, including project coordination across cross-functional teams through project management tools to track progress and deliverables
• Ensure alignment across internal communication channels, including activation and timing of messaging
• Manage deliverables such as agendas, presentations and supporting materials
• Maintain executive communications reporting and ongoing program reporting to inform strategy and continuous improvement
• Maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for executive communications programs
• Manage executive materials, including bios, headshots and communication assets

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, English or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 1 - 3 years of related work experience in corporate communications, public relations, content creation, editing, publishing, planning and project management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of internal and change communications best practices
• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects
• Ability to collaborate across teams and work with senior stakeholders and executive leaders

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

This position requires candidates to be on-site in Lowell, AR.

Compensation:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education,experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may beeligible forannual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of theCompany’s bonusand incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicableeligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, visionbenefit,401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time offcommensuratewith tenure (includes vacation and sick time), two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidaysannually.

Education:

Bachelors: Public Relations (Required), Bachelors: Business Communications (Required), Bachelors: English (Required), Bachelors: Marketing (Required), Bachelors: Mass Communication (Required)

Work Experience:

Communications, Marketing

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed byemployees within this classification. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.J.B. Hunt, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equalemployment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases byapplicable law.

About Us

Better benefits, clear career paths and a people-first culture, because we are Driven for You.

Headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, J.B. Hunt is a dominant force in transportation and logistics,offering exciting career opportunities both at corporate and at field locations across the country.There are a variety of job types that support our business, so no matter your passion, J.B. Hunt istheplace to jumpstart your career.

Headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, J.B. Hunt is a dominant force in transportation and logistics,offering exciting career opportunities both at corporate and at field locations across the country.There are a variety of job types that support our business, so no matter your passion, J.B. Hunt istheplace to jumpstart your career.

Why J.B. Hunt?

J.B. Hunt is a leading transportation and logistics company for one simple reason – our people. Thecareer possibilities and benefits of working at J.B. Hunt are endless. From competitive salary andbenefits packages, to defined career paths and growth opportunities, we take care of our people andtakegreat pride in our efforts to build and sustain an inclusive workplace for all employees.

What are we looking for?

J.B. Hunt welcomes high-energy, forward-thinking people of all backgrounds and experience levels tojoinour team. We offer full-time, entry level, professional and management opportunities across alldepartments. Whether you are fresh out of school or bring years of industry experience, a role atJ.B.Hunt could take your career to the next level.