Communications Specialist
Date: Sep 18, 2024
Location: Charlotte, NC, US, 28273
Company: Jeld-Wen Inc.
JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Communications Specialist to join our growing team.
THE ROLE
The Communications Specialist will play a key role in the support of the global Finance, Information Technology and Legal enterprise function teams.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
- Create, support and execute effective communication efforts to support enterprise functions in achieving their goals and objectives.
- Apply structured change management methodology and tools to support effective change initiative communications and projects.
- Create actionable communication plans, reflecting stakeholder assessments, to support project objectives.
- Create, support and maintain multiple function communication/project calendars to ensure consistent messaging and adequate resource allocations.
- Promote employee pride and strengthen function culture through effective communications that maximize compelling storytelling, reinforcing connections to enterprise objectives, and providing clarity and education of strategic vision/needs.
- Ensure accuracy and clarity in all communications by following AP Style to compose, edit and proofread communications.
- Manage, maintain and support routine communication deliverables (i.e., Town Halls, JW Connect channels, org announcements) to strengthen culture and promote function goals and objections.
- Track, analyze and report on metrics to measure usage, penetration and effectiveness of communications.
- Create standard work as appropriate to maximize and promote best practice sharing across the enterprise functions and the global Corporate Communications team.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Self-reliant, with good judgment and a fair degree of creativity.
- Excellent writing, editing, proofreading and verbal presentation skills.
- Highly organized and detailed with strong focus on error-free execution.
- Possess strong organizational, prioritization, project management and time management skills; ability to perform under tight deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Assess requests within a bigger picture and anticipate future needs.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Canva video and graphic experience a plus.
- Ability to interface with all levels within the organization and able to develop and maintain highly effective relationships, externally and internally.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or similar.
- Experience in business communications, integrated communications, digital communications, content management, PR, or content creation, with a proven ability to plan and execute timely communications.
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About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.
JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow LinkedIn.
JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Best Employers’ and by Newsweek as one of the ‘World’s Most Trustworthy Companies’.
What We Offer
Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. As a global organization, specific benefits may vary, however typically including medical & dental, generous leave policies, retirement program, etc.
JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.
JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.
Nearest Major Market: Charlotte