Communications Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Communications Specialist (Remote – 6-Month Contract)

Location: Glendale, AZ (Remote – minimal or no travel required)

Contract Duration: 6 months

Pay Range: $35–$40 per hour (W2)

About the Role

We’re seeking a dynamic Communications Specialist with a blend of corporate communications, marketing, and design expertise to support a range of strategic initiatives across internal and external audiences. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to storytelling, content development, and creative campaign execution for a nationally recognized organization.

You’ll collaborate closely with marketing, creative, and leadership teams to ensure consistent messaging and impactful communication across all channels. The ideal candidate is a versatile communicator who enjoys crafting engaging content, designing compelling visuals, and managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Communications & Content

• Develop and execute communication tactics that align with company goals.
• Write, edit, and design content including articles, newsletters, press releases, blogs, award submissions, and other collateral.
• Support executive communications through presentation decks, proposals, and briefing materials.
• Ensure consistency of tone, style, and branding across all communication channels.

Marketing & Social Media

• Collaborate with marketing teams to create and implement digital and social media campaigns.
• Develop content calendars, monitor trends, and measure campaign performance.
• Support product launches and visibility initiatives through creative storytelling and content creation.

Internal Communications

• Maintain and update intranet pages and other internal platforms.
• Coordinate approval workflows and manage editorial calendars to ensure timely delivery of content.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure message alignment and brand consistency.

Measurement & Reporting

• Track key metrics and analyze the effectiveness of communication initiatives.
• Prepare monthly reports summarizing engagement and performance data.
• Recommend optimizations and innovations to improve communication outcomes.

Events & Culture

• Support the planning and execution of internal and external events.
• Contribute to initiatives that enhance company culture and employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3–5 years in corporate communications, marketing, or a related field.
• Writing & Storytelling: Strong writing, editing, and messaging skills for diverse audiences.
• Design & Visual Communication: Expertise in PowerPoint ; proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite , Canva , or similar tools.
• Marketing & social media: Hands-on experience managing platforms, content, and analytics.
• Project Management: Proven ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills; able to work cross-functionally and present ideas effectively.

Why Join

• Fully remote role with minimal travel.
• Exposure to executive-level communication and corporate storytelling.
• Opportunity to combine creative design, writing, and marketing in one impactful role.
• Collaborative, growth-oriented team culture.

Benefits that Russell Tobin offers:

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.