Strategic Corporate Communications Lead

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Houston seeks a Corporate Communications Specialist to develop and execute clear, engaging communications that connect employees to the business and strengthen the company brand. The role creates internal, executive, social, event, and marketing content with accuracy and audience-appropriate delivery.

You will manage multiple communications projects across functions, ensuring timely messaging while maintaining high-quality standards and attention to detail in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, proofread, and deliver polished communications for employees, executives, external audiences, events, and business initiatives.
• Turn complex, technical, or incomplete input into clear, audience-appropriate messaging with the right tone, channel, and level of detail.
• Own assigned communications from intake through drafting, review, approval, publication, and follow-up, with strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Maintain consistent standards for grammar, formatting, brand alignment, confidentiality, and overall communication quality.
• Support the Crisis Management Team from a communications perspective, helping develop timely messaging, coordinate approvals, assess communication needs, and maintain consistency during incidents or emerging issues.
• Develop communications that help employees understand company priorities, recognize teams, and feel connected to the organization.
• Identify and develop employee, field, technology, community, and culture stories for internal and external channels.
• Support companywide engagement programs, recognition efforts, charitable initiatives, awareness campaigns, and culture-building activities.
• Recommend practical ways to improve participation, visibility, and employee experience through stronger messaging, timing, and channel use.
• Help plan and execute large-scale employee events and initiatives, including communications, promotion, materials, logistics, vendor coordination, and on-site support.
• Step in where needed, respond quickly to shifting priorities, and contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on high-quality execution.
• Develop presentations, campaign materials, marketing communications, and other content that support leadership and business priorities.

Skills

Business Writing

Editing

Message Development

Quality Control

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Content Development

Social Media

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Canva

Social publishing tools

AI tools

Job description

Socket.dev in Houston seeks a Corporate Communications Specialist to develop and execute clear, engaging communications that connect employees to the business and strengthen the company brand. The role creates internal, executive, social, event, and marketing content with accuracy and audience-appropriate delivery.

You will manage multiple communications projects across functions, ensuring timely messaging while maintaining high-quality standards and attention to detail in a fast-paced