Communications Specialist

Acosta

Communications Specialist supporting Acosta Group’s retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies. Developing strategic content, leadership messaging, newsletters, and integrated communications across channels.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeJacksonville • Florida, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing strategic communication plans, with strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills. Proficient in managing multiple projects and adapting messaging for diverse audiences across various channels.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strategic Communication PlanningContent DevelopmentWriting and Editing SkillsProject ManagementMedia Relations

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Hard Skills

Content Management SystemsDigital Publishing ProcessesMulti-Channel Content StrategiesCommunication Performance AnalysisStory Pitching

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailProactive Self-StarterAbility to Work Through AmbiguityAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeDigital ToolsSocial Media Monitoring

Industry Keywords

Corporate CommunicationsPublic RelationsCPGRetailManufacturingFoodservice

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute strategic communication plans supporting business initiatives, change management efforts, and special projects
Write, edit, and review content for accuracy, clarity, consistency, brand alignment, and style-guide compliance
Create communications that build awareness, foster understanding, and encourage action
Support communications for sensitive, confidential, or high-visibility topics
Develop content for internal and external channels, including associate communications, leadership messaging, newsletters, and digital content
Manage and produce the bi-weekly leadership newsletter, including content, timelines, reviews, and distribution
Provide communications guidance and counsel to organizational stakeholders
Support editorial planning and maintain an annual content calendar
Measure communication effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities
Support department budget activities, invoice tracking, and administrative tasks
Partner with external communications teams to support integrated communications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, integrated communications, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
2+ years of experience in communications, corporate communications, public relations, or a related field
Experience developing communications for audiences across multiple locations or business groups
Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and storytelling skills
Ability to adapt tone and messaging by audience and channel
Understanding of professional communications standards, brand voice, style guides, and corporate communication best practices
Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently as a proactive self-starter
Ability to work through ambiguity and partner with stakeholders across departments
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Experience in corporate communications or a public relations agency environment preferred
Experience in CPG, retail, manufacturing, foodservice, or related industries preferred
Experience developing and executing multi-channel content strategies preferred
Knowledge of content management systems and digital publishing processes preferred
Social media content development, monitoring, and performance insights preferred
Media relations and story pitching experience preferred
Experience supporting video, digital tools, or other communication technologies preferred
Ability to analyze communication performance and translate results into recommendations
Other duties as required or assigned

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities for growth and development
Programs supporting work-life balance
Part-time flexibility or full-time career advancement opportunities
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities