People Experience Communications Strategist
Job description
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 97705
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black and Veatch
Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work, Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.
At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.
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The Opportunity
As a member of the People Communications and Experience team, you’ll help bring to life our team’s goal to shape the employer brand and professional experience by informing, inspiring and engaging professionals through impactful internal communications.
Reporting to the People Experience Communications Manager, the Communications Strategist is a critical member of the team who has the opportunity to serve as a strategic business partner responsible for developing and executing comprehensive communications strategies at the market sector, operational and all company level in support of Black & Veatch’s Employee Value Proposition.
The Team
As part of BV Business Enablement, you will be part of the critical and forward-thinking group that enables our people, projects, and businesses to be as successful as possible by providing creative solutions. Functions in this group include CIO/Global Information Technology, Diode, ESH&S, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, and Government Affairs and Real Estate and Building Services.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the creation, planning and implementation of strategic communications plans across a portfolio of internal functions while measuring impact and effectiveness
- Create engaging content that connects our employee-owners to strategic priorities and one another – including leadership/executive communications, people features, organizational updates, change management initiatives, town hall content, presentations and more
- Build and manage internal client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner for communications and engagement related matters
- Collaborate with peers across the sectors to ensure consistency in communications approaches
- Write, proofread and edit communications materials, ensuring consistency of tone and adherence to brand and standards
- Assist in developing and disseminating companywide content on various channels
- Ability to create quick turnaround content deliverables as well as long-term projects involving collaboration with other internal clients across the organization
- Solid organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage expectations across multiple, complex projects / priorities
- Partner with the video and graphic design teams to coordinate supporting assets through production
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced storyteller who enjoys engaging others through words and visuals.
- Advanced written, editorial and verbal communications skills with a demonstrated understanding of AP Style
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and SharePoint Online
- Demonstrated experience using both traditional and emerging platforms to reach and engage various audience segments
- Ability to respond to quickly changing conditions with agility and innovation
- Proactive problem solver
- Advanced knowledge of internal communications concepts
- Strong multi-tasking skills and attention to detail
- Interpersonal and networking skills
- Proven ability to track, measure and analyze results
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communication, or a related field; or equivalent experience
- 4+ years related experience
- All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
Black & Veatch Holding Company, its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.
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