Internal Communications Copywriter

$61,880 - $61,880/Yr

ALDI - Naperville, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Naperville, IL

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The Internal Communications Copywriter at ALDI plays a crucial role in enhancing internal communication strategies by creating clear, engaging, and grammatically correct content. This position involves collaborating with various teams to ensure consistent messaging that aligns with ALDI's brand voice while utilizing data-driven insights to improve communication effectiveness. The role supports the Human Resources Department in fostering a supportive culture and maintaining strong relationships with business partners.

Responsibilities

• Researches industry-related topics.
• Writes clear, concise and grammatically correct internal communications copy; develops unique and attractive headlines.
• Collaborates with writers, designers, and internal communications colleagues on large and small-scale internal communications projects.
• Proofreads and edits content produced by other departments.
• Coordinates with designers to illustrate articles.
• Maintains a cohesive brand voice; ensures all-around consistency (style, fonts, images and tone) with the ALDI employer brand.
• Demonstrates interest in business partners' communication needs.
• Uses data-driven insights to write effective content.
• Stays abreast of new and current technology and communication trends to support the overall strategy.
• Represents the team in independent interactions with national committees, divisional representatives and corporate departments.
• Explains, sells and defends ideas, remains open to feedback and constructive criticism.
• Consults with the team's specialist and coordinator regarding communications needs and recommended solutions.
• Recommends process improvements for area of responsibility.
• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to direct leader.
• Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, Communications or a related field required.
• A minimum of 1 year of progressive experience in Communications, Marketing or Human Resources required.
• Experience developing and managing content and editorial performance required.
• Experience managing internal corporate communications programs for a large organization and experience with employee intranets and a variety of internal employee communication channels (blogs, video, social media, mobile communication) preferred.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Extensive knowledge of AP style.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with employee intranets and a variety of internal employee communication channels (blogs, video, social media, mobile communication) preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PerkSpot National Discount Program
• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
• Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay
• Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance