Cloudaeon

Strategic Communications Specialist

Cloudaeon

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Richmond • Virginia • United States

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Salary

💰 $73,000 - $81,000 per year

About the role

  • Develop and implement internal communications strategies for various projects and corporate initiatives that foster clear, consistent, and regular communication within the organization.
  • Standardize and improve internal communications systems to ensure clarity, alignment, and consistent information flow across the organization.
  • Develop tactics and messaging that keep staff informed, inspired, and connected to our mission and work.
  • Assist executives in communicating organizational priorities, strategic initiatives, and updates.
  • Support the management team in sharing timely and consistent departmental initiatives, successes, and updates across the organization.
  • Foster culture-building and brand advocacy through internal campaigns and storytelling.
  • Create clear, compelling talking points, scripts, and supporting materials for executive and staff presentations and speaking engagements.
  • Craft compelling messaging and stories that highlight our impact in communities and advance our vision for economic growth.
  • Support the development and implementation of multi-channel communications plans that align with organizational goals and priorities.
  • Manage media relations by building relationships with mission-aligned media outlets and thought leaders and managing press releases, interviews, and other media opportunities.
  • Develop and edit compelling copy for email marketing (including newsletters), reports, website, and other campaigns.
  • Measure communications effectiveness using analytics and feedback and adjust strategies to maximize reach and engagement.
  • Support communications efforts during sensitive situations to maintain transparency and trust.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in strategic communications, preferably in nonprofit, financial services, government, or mission-driven organizations.
  • Experience in developing internal communications strategies that foster consistent and effective information sharing from leadership and across teams.
  • Exceptional writing and impact-focused storytelling skills with an ability to adapt messaging for various audiences and products/services.
  • Strong understanding of media relations, advocacy communications, and digital communications platforms.
  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field required.
Benefits
  • Annual bonus opportunity
  • 18 days of PTO per year
  • 13 paid holidays per year
  • Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid family leave options
  • 401k savings plan with employer match
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
strategic communicationsinternal communications strategiescopywritingstorytellingmedia relationsdigital communicationsanalyticsemail marketingpresentation developmentcommunications planning
Soft Skills
writingadaptabilityrelationship buildingtransparencytrustimpact-focused communicationteam collaborationorganizational alignmentcreativitycultural advocacy
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in communicationsBachelor’s degree in Public RelationsBachelor’s degree in Marketing