Communications Specialist

HOW YOUR ROLE FITS INTO BOLDT:

Our Communications Specialist plays a support role in developing, implementing and supporting a streamlined organization-wide communications strategy that allows for the successful dissemination of information to flow in multiple organizational directions internally and externally. This role is responsible for working with marketing team members to ensure integrated content delivery, internal customers on message development, and for writing, editing and delivering content through the most effective communication channels. Additional duties include working in tandem with other departments and operating groups to develop content and performing proactive and reactive public relations activities. Success is measured by increased awareness on the part of our employees of important company-wide changes, initiatives and news, and increased brand awareness and engagement of external audiences.

What you get to do:

• Support the strategy for internal communication dissemination to create a culture that empowers the free flow of communication from the top down, bottom up and across all levels.
• Ensure consistent organization-wide messaging reaches the right audiences, fuels employee engagement, influences connectivity and culture and positively impacts employees.
• Collaborate with marketing team and other departments and operating groups in the development of organization-wide content for news stories and announcements in keeping with strategic initiatives and communication and marketing plans and goals.
• Write, edit, and deliver important and relevant messages to various target audiences, ensuring communication cascades and is timely, creative, effective and accurate. This will include building and executing on segmented communications to unique employee audiences.
• Acquire and maintain a detailed knowledge of Boldt’s policies, initiatives and strategies, and keep up to date with relevant developments.
• Assist with updating internal communication and external social media calendar.
• Write and proofread content for marketing collateral, proposals, presentations, press releases, social media, blog posts, email communications, boilerplates, website and intranet.
• Help Boldt further adopt technologies and tools to elevate our communications such as Microsoft Live for our All-Employee Broadcast and technologies for podcasts, short video production, etc.
• Support internal/external events related to announcements and company communications.
• Adhere to Boldt’s style guide, ensuring consistent, high-quality and error-free communications.
• Measure and evaluate results of communication campaigns with the team.

What we expect from you:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing or public relations with a minimum of 1+ years of communications/writing experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite products, SharePoint.
• Understanding of social media channels and tactics (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and X).
• Knowledge of WordPress or similar CMS platform for basic website updates and blog posts.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and video/podcasting software is a plus.
• Prior media experience a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including superior writing, grammar, editing and proofreading skills.
• Basic knowledge of media production, newsletters/internal communication and dissemination techniques and methods.
• Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
• Demonstrates creativity, curiosity and problem-solving abilities with focus on accuracy and timeliness.
• Self-started, results-driven with a high degree of energy, passion, tenacity, attention to detail, with desire to learn and grow.
• Strong observation skills with the ability to read the room.
• Professional and positive demeanor with internal and external customers.

What we can offer you:

As an employee-owned organization, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture centered around safety and team collaboration. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and growth of our employees. Our benefits include:

• Medical Coverage: Comprehensive medical plans including dental and vision benefits as well as the opportunity to participate in HSA and/or FSA programs.
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage: Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Group and Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Financial Benefits: An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to share in the company’s success, as well as a 401(k) plan.
• Annual Bonus Program: Opportunity for annual bonuses based on company performance.
• Wellness Resources: Access to a health coach, health assessments, wellness challenges, and life care resources.
• Professional Growth: Equal access to opportunities and resources at all levels, educational reimbursement, and a robust mentorship program.
• Inclusion & Belonging: Comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion training programs.
• Community Engagement: Opportunities to engage with the community including a paid Volunteer Time Off program.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $51,160 - $70,460 per year. This range represents what The Boldt Company reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered will be dependent upon numerous job-related factors, including but not limited to: candidate qualifications, skills, experience, education, location, alignment with market data and internal equity as well as other business and organizational needs. Our expectation is that the incumbent will work at our Appleton, WI office. If the incumbent works out of a different location, the anticipated salary range is subject to change.