Communications Specialist
Overview
Company Overview
At Benjamin Moore, our success is attributable to the employees who dedicate their time and talents to the brand and exemplify our core values of openness, integrity, community, excellence, and safety. Benjamin Moore employees enjoy a competitive and well-rounded benefits package, career development options, business resource groups, and opportunities to come together and connect with colleagues. We facilitate growth, development, and purpose for all through an inclusive and engaging workplace.
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Job Summary
Benjamin Moore’s Communications team plays a vital role in keeping employees and retailers informed, connected, and engaged. Reporting to the Communications Manager, the Communications Specialist position is ideal for a highly collaborative, self-motivated professional looking to help bring the company’s strategic core to life. With strong attention to detail and expertise across digital and social platforms, content management systems, and design software, this role will contribute to impactful communications that support the team’s overall effectiveness and reach.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute campaigns to internal audiences via a multi-channel approach, including email/ newsletters, SMS, intranet, signage, social media, video, merch drops and live/ virtual events
- Curate content to enhance our presence on LinkedIn, leveraging the platform as an employer branding tool
- Develop creative and video that elevate communications
- Continuously update and improve the company intranet
- Coordinate within the team’s project management system/ content calendar to ensure the timely dissemination of information
- Test and implement new tools, features and functionality across all devices
- Create and maintain archives of all communication assets
- Update distribution lists, ensuring the proper import and data flow between systems
- Draft communications as requested, contributing to newsletter features as part of our brand journalism and storytelling strategy
- Monitor two-way channels (e.g., employee intranet and Teams discussions, social), recommend new topics/ questions to pose and collaborate with colleagues to facilitate responses as needed
- Partake in stakeholder meetings to understand the needs for upcoming projects, as well as team brainstorms for various engagement initiatives
- Partner with the Facilities and PR teams to plan and execute employee events
- Continuously explore the latest trends, tools and best practices in digital communications and content management; offer and implement new ideas
- Track metrics to help drive improvements and overall communications goals
Required Skills
- BA/BS/BFA in Communications, Digital Marketing, IT or related major/ 2-3 years related experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Canva and the fundamentals of CMS, SMS and email marketing
- Excellent verbal + written communication skills
- An eye for detail and accurate, high-quality work
- Proactive, resourceful, creative and passionate about each project
- Nimble in a fast-paced environment with strong organization and prioritization skills
- Well versed in the latest digital communication trends, tools and best practices
- Able to translate data/information into compelling, easy to understand messages and designs that effectively communicate ideas
- Natural collaborator who can work comfortably across all levels of the organization
- Enthusiastic about growth and developing new skills
- Ability to adapt communication style and leverage current trends to effectively engage diverse audiences and support a dynamic workplace culture
- Someone who maintains a positive outlook and vibes with the team
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer.
- Ability to lift up to 15 lbs. occasionally (e.g. files, boxes of documents).
- Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.
- Visual activity required for reviewing documents, spreadsheets, and computer screens.
- Occasional standing, walking, and reaching within the office environment.
Compensation Philosophy
At Benjamin Moore, our brand represents excellence, and we strive to provide a comprehensive total rewards package to match. In addition to a competitive base salary, every exempt and non-exempt role in our organization is eligible for a performance-based annual raise and bonus in recognition of their efforts that contribute to the success of our organization. We conduct regular pay audits using external market data and internal comparisons to ensure our employees are compensated fairly and equitably.
The salary range listed herein refers to the amount the Company is willing to pay at the time of posting. The actual salary offer will be carefully considered based on a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, job location, and other relevant factors.
In addition to our monetary compensation package, Benjamin Moore provides a full range of benefits that are personalized to support you physically, financially, and emotionally, through both the big milestones and in your everyday life.
Benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- 401 (k) match
- PTO starting at 3 weeks' vacation + (7) paid holidays and (5) personal days
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Engagement, Inclusion + Social Impact
At Benjamin Moore, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, support it, and thrive because it benefits our employees, customers, and community. We remain steadfast in our commitment to cultivating an environment where all are provided the tools and opportunities to thrive in the workplace. Our efforts allow each of us to authentically live our corporate values of Openness, Integrity, Community, Excellence, and Safety.
Our Social Impact initiatives, including strategic partnerships, in-kind donations, and volunteerism, further amplify our ability to positively impact the lives of our stakeholders. We believe that fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging is the right thing to do and essential for our continued success.
Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program
Benjamin Moore provides Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program to support eligible active employees who graduated from an accredited post-secondary educational institution. The Repayment Program is intended to contribute to reducing employee's student loans. The Company follows all rules and regulations concerning the taxability of student loan repayments provided under applicable law.
EOE
Benjamin Moore is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to a culture of inclusion and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Our commitment to these principles means all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.