Communications Specialist

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 North American and European regional teams. Reporting to the N.A. Communications leader and working closely with the Europe Communications leader, this important team member will develop, write and support the executive communications strategy and communications plans that drive the business and internal communications to ensure all employees are informed on regional-specific initiatives.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Create, support and execute effective communication efforts to support regional businesses in achieving their goals and objectives, this includes high volume of change projects. 

• Develop actionable communication plans and materials, reflecting stakeholder assessments, to support project objectives. 

• Coordinate multiple regional communication/project calendars to ensure consistent messaging and adequate resource allocations. 

• Manage and support routine communication deliverables (i.e., Town Halls, org announcements, internal storytelling) to strengthen culture and promote regional goals and objectives. 

• Ensure accuracy and clarity in all communications by following AP Style to compose, edit and proofread communications. 

• Track, analyze and report on metrics to measure usage and effectiveness of communications. 

• Create standard work as appropriate to maximize and promote best practice sharing across the regions 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.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities associated with the job. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

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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.