Senior Communications Specialist — Internal & External Engagement

CardWorks Financial Group; Syosset (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) Plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee engagement activities

Job summary

CardWorks Financial Group is seeking a Senior Specialist, Communications to lead internal and external communications planning, execution, and measurement. You will own intranet channels, the company-wide calendar, and the The Works Weekly newsletter, coordinating with stakeholders to deliver data-driven insights and impactful messaging.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field preferred.
• Three+ years of communications, public relations, marketing, or related experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
• Experience with PoliteMail, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the companywide communications calendar, advising stakeholders on timing and cadence.
• Execute internal communications through email, intranet, Teams, and other channels.
• Own end-to-end internal email process through PoliteMail (build, schedule, distribute).
• Develop and support communication plans for key initiatives, programs, and events.
• Maintain targeted distribution lists for audience-specific communications.
• Serve as primary administrator for myNET: publish news, update pages, manage events calendar.
• Manage homepage content and banner promotions for timely content.
• Create or source graphics and visual assets to support intranet content.
• Own The Works Weekly newsletter: planning, editing, publication, distribution.
• Track and analyze communications performance across PoliteMail, myNET, newsletters, meetings.
• Provide campaign metrics and performance summaries to partners and leadership.
• Assist with media relations activities, award submissions, speaking opportunities, and industry engagement.
• Monitor media coverage and prepare reporting and insights.
• Plan and execute internal and external events, sponsorships, and conferences.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Project management

Organizational skills

MS 365

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or related field

Tools

PoliteMail

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

CardWorks Financial Group is seeking a Senior Specialist, Communications to lead internal and external communications planning, execution, and measurement. You will own intranet channels, the company-wide calendar, and the The Works Weekly newsletter, coordinating with stakeholders to deliver data-driven insights and impactful messaging.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.