Position Summary - Hybrid (Pensacola, FL) 

Join our client's Learning & Talent Development Communications team as a Communications Specialist II (Contract). In this dynamic role, you'll orchestrate the team's editorial calendar, coordinate multi-channel content distribution, craft compelling talking points, and develop engaging blogs and intranet pages. You'll also manage newsletters, create storytelling content, design presentations, and provide crucial project support that drives organizational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the editorial calendar for the team, ensuring timely scheduling and delivery of communications across all channels.
• Consolidate advertising items from team members and coordinate weekly distribution through multiple channels (e.g., intranet, email, newsletters, social media).
• Prepare talking points and scripts for advertising campaigns and communications.
• Provide ad hoc support to team members for deliverables such as blogs, intranet webpages, and other written content.
• Manage the creation, writing, and production of internal and external newsletters.
• Develop personal storytelling blogs to highlight employee experiences and organizational culture.
• Create and design PowerPoint slides for presentations and communications.
• Serve as administrative and project support for the team, assisting with timelines, action plans, and deliverable tracking.
• Collaborate with internal partners and stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with organizational vision and policies.
• Proofread and edit content for clarity, accuracy, and standardization.
• Maintain a uniform editorial style and provide quality assurance to support the organization's brand and guiding principles.
• Stay abreast of applicable policies, procedures, and organizational values to ensure compliance in all communications.
• Work independently and complete assignments with guidance in only the most complex situations.

Qualifications

• College-level courses or professional training/experience in communications or a related field.
• Thorough knowledge of communication, publication, and multimedia production processes.
• Proficiency with graphics, database, word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software.
• Advanced communication, project management, copywriting, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects concurrently, and meet changing requirements and priorities.
• Ability to deal tactfully with all levels of the workforce and management.
• Experience in developing conceptual approaches and copy solutions with minimal editorial supervision.
• Desired: Experience in project management, including managing timelines, deadlines, and resources to ensure successful project implementation.
• Desired: Familiarity with the organization's functions, philosophy, operations, and objectives.

Additional Information

• This is a contract position supporting the Learning & Talent Development Communications team.
• The contractor will report to the Assistant Manager, Learning & Development.
• The role may require occasional mentorship or guidance to other team members.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.  EEO IS THE LAW CC Pace invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan.  This plan is available for inspection upon request. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us.

CC Pace are committed to employing only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States. For us to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees, as a condition of employment, must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and provide documentation that establishes identity and authorization to work. E-Verify will be used for employment verification as part of your onboarding process.