Marketing Communications Specialist - Internal Communications

StartupNWA; Lowell, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

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

The role will support internal communications and enterprise-wide initiatives by developing plans, content, and coordinating programs that engage employees and drive alignment. The successful candidate will translate executive strategy into clear messaging, work with senior leaders, and manage high-visibility campaigns in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, English or a related field.
• 2–5 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of strategic communications plans aligned to enterprise priorities and organizational change management best practices.
• 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.
• Write and edit employee communications including emails, articles, intranet content, executive messages, FAQs and announcements.
• Ensure timely and accurate communication delivery, meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.
• Maintain communications reporting and ongoing program reporting to inform strategy and continuous improvement.
• Optimize content for each channel based on audience needs and channel best practices.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, English

GED

High School

Job description

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Marketing Communications Specialist - Internal Communications

Job Title: Marketing Communications Specialist - Internal Communications

Department: Communications & Corporate Affairs

Country: United States of America

State/Province: Arkansas

City: Lowell

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, this position will support internal communications and enterprise-wide strategic initiatives by developing communications plans, content, coordinating programs and executing high-impact communications.

This role works closely with senior leaders and stakeholders across the business to translate executive-level strategy into clear, compelling messaging that drives alignment, engagement and results.

The Marketing Communications Specialist will play a key role in shaping how strategy comes to life for employees, working on high-visibility initiatives and supporting programs in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and execution of strategic communications plans aligned to enterprise priorities and organizational change management best practices.
• 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.
• Write and edit employee communications including emails, articles, intranet content, executive messages, FAQs and announcements.
• Ensure timely and accurate communication delivery, meeting deadlines and maintaining high - quality standards.
• Maintain communications reporting and ongoing program reporting to inform strategy and continuous improvement.
• Optimize content for each channel based on audience needs and channel best practices.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualification s :

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

Preferred Qualification s :

At least 2 - 5 year s 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 be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education:

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

Work Experience:

Communications, Marketing

Job Opening ID:

00640202 Marketing Communications Specialist - Internal Communications (Open)

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or 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 duty satisfactorily. 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 essential functions.”

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.

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