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McKinstry Senior Internal Communications Specialist in Seattle, Washington
Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose. McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet. Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through: renewables and energy services engineering and design construction and facility services To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you? The Opportunity with McKinstry We are adding a Senior Internal Communication Specialist to our growing Brand and Communications division in Seattle. In this role, you will provide a high level, specialized skills in internal communications to drive business outcomes by strategically engaging employees, ensuring they are informed, involved, interested, and inspired with the right messages at the right time through appropriate channels. Additionally, some responsibilities you will have include: General Communications Develops and executes internal communication plans to support the broader enterprise Develops strategic messaging Inform, involve, interest and inspire employees Serve as a central point of contact for HR and Safety communications. Conceptualize, write, and edit content for internal-facing audiences. Create and disseminates company wide communication and storytelling through internal channels, including Sharepoint, Teams, Viva Engage and Outlook. Manage internal social media channels to include aligning content with overall messaging strategy. Lead deployment of HR-related and Safety internal engagement campaigns. Takes lead (or serve as subject matter expert) for HR and Safety communications. Research and prepare talking points and provide speaker preparation support to key internal client Adherence to corporate branding, editorial style guide and internal content strategy Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to interface with key partners at varying levels within the organization Excellent customer service and collaboration skills and editing skills with a proven ability in internal communications and storytelling. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, juggle multiple assignments, and maintain attention to accuracy and detail. What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Public Relations, Communication, English, or related field required. At least 5 years' experience in a communications or related role required, preferably in supporting HR and Safety teams Experience providing internal communications support in a large organization or multi-office environment strongly preferred. Adherence to corporate branding, editorial style guide and internal content strategy Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to interface with key partners at varying levels within the organization. Excellent customer service and collaboration skills and editing skills with a proven ability in internal communications and storytelling. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, juggle multiple assignments, and maintain attention to accuracy and detail. Highly proficient with Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Experience in the Microsoft Viva Suite and with an email communication platform preferred. Ability to work independently and as part of team. Clear understanding of McKinstry mission and values. Knowledge of Adobe Cr