Communications Specialist

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The Communications Specialist is responsible for facilitating and optimizing internal communications for the studio through various channels and programs, and assisting with external communications as needed.

• Create and deliver communications in support of internal studio events and initiatives.
• Partner with the Sr Communications Manager on developing, implementing, and optimizing strategies for improved employee communications.
• Generate compelling multi-media content for internal platforms; maintain LAIKA’s intranet.
• Create and manage an overarching editorial calendar for the studio (internal and external, omnichannel) in alignment with communications strategy and business goals.
• Monitor and moderate internal social platforms/forums; share in review and approval duties for studio-wide emails; manage Outlook shared mailboxes for the Communications function.
• Assist in advising key stakeholders on how to maximize their communication efforts and results, taking a data-driven approach; lead on communications platform analytics.
• Facilitate intake of external communications requests from employees.
• Respond to Glassdoor reviews using an established template and workflow; provide a quarterly report summarizing Glassdoor activity.
• Support communications for visiting filmmaker events and screenings.

• 3-5 years’ experience in corporate communications with a specific focus on employee communications; film or other entertainment experience preferred.
• Experience with website content management and publishing systems (SharePoint Online for corporate intranet), web and email analytics, email marketing software, and social media platforms.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills; experience writing brand copy for owned channels.
• Excellent administrative, problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills including close attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment; demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills including the ability to work with all levels within the organization.
• Experience with tracking, analyzing, and reporting metrics.
• Experienced at handling sensitive information with strict confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications such as SharePoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook; Power Pages, Planner, and Forms experience, a plus.
• Airtable and Adobe Creative Cloud competency strongly preferred (e.g., Photoshop, InDesign).
• Basic HTML familiarity, a plus.

On-site in Hillsboro, OR, and eligible for hybrid work with a minimum of 3 days on-site per week.

Salary is commensurate with skills and experience.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; stand; sit; use hands to operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear both in person and by telephone. The employee must lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 

• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee works under typical office conditions and is exposed to variable indoor temperatures. The noise level is usually quiet or moderate.