Communications Specialist

$112,320 - $112,320/Yr

Robert Half - Glendale, CA

Full-time

Glendale, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Are you a detail-oriented professional with exceptional communication skills? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team? Robert Half's client is seeking a Communications Specialist to join our Media Platforms and Services' Screenings team. In this role, you will provide robust support for our communications strategy and team culture initiatives. As a Communications Specialist, you will assist in drafting and editing internal and external communications to department team members and stakeholders, including emails, onboarding materials, reporting memos, and newsletters. You will create email templates for various operational use cases, including announcements for workflow refinements, outages, and product updates. Additionally, you will support senior team members with executive and strategic communications and identify and monitor best practices for communicating in Slack channels. You will also play a key role in cultural initiatives by assisting in planning and executing team social events and activities. This includes supporting the preparation of event materials and post-event follow-up, as well as managing communications of cultural initiatives, including birthdays, milestones, and welcoming new team members. Administrative support is another critical aspect of this role, where you will provide assistance to the operations teams when needed, maintain and organize digital files, ensuring easy access to important documents. You may also assist in the management of various projects, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support project objectives and milestones, and tracking and reporting on project progress while identifying and addressing any issues that arise. Our client believes in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. As a Communications Specialist, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the success of our team while supporting various exciting initiatives within the company. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting and editing internal and external communications to department team members and stakeholders.
• Create email templates for various operational use cases, including announcements for workflow refinements, outages, and product updates.
• Support senior team members with executive and strategic communications.
• Identify and monitor best practices for communicating in Slack channels.
• Assist in planning and executing team social events and activities.
• Support the preparation of event materials and post-event follow-up.
• Manage communications of cultural initiatives, including birthdays, milestones, and welcoming new team members.
• Provide administrative assistance to the operations teams when needed.
• Maintain and organize digital files, ensuring easy access to important documents.
• Assist in the management of various projects, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project objectives and milestones.
• Track and report on project progress, identifying and addressing any issues that arise.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in a communications, administrative, or business support role, preferably in the technology or streaming industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an exceptional understanding and command of the English language, grammar, and punctuation.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and/or Keynote).
• Ability to work independently, manage time, meet deadlines, and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Bachelor's degree (preferably with an emphasis in English, Communications, Media Relations, or Public Relations) or equivalent work experience.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Vision insurance