Communications Specialist

Communications Specialist

Role Overview
The Communications Specialist will support the organization’s business objectives by strengthening external visibility, enhancing public presence, and maintaining a consistent and professional digital footprint. The role will focus on external communications, event communications, media and stakeholder engagement, and content that reinforces the organization’s reputation and market presence.

The position also includes responsibility for coordinating communication around organizational events and initiatives, as well as supporting internal communications to ensure employees are informed and aligned with key activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

External Communications & Public Presence
• Develop and distribute communication materials including press releases, articles, organizational announcements, website content, and success stories.
• Ensure consistent messaging and positioning across all external platforms and communication channels.
• Support media engagement and external partnerships to strengthen visibility and public profile.
• Contribute to maintaining a positive and professional public image through timely and accurate communications.

Digital Presence & Content Management
• Support management of the organization’s digital footprint, including website updates and coordination of social and digital content aligned with organizational priorities.
• Collaborate with marketing and growth teams to align digital campaigns and communication activities with business objectives.
• Monitor engagement and support reporting on communication performance where applicable.

Events & Organizational Initiatives
• Support communication planning and execution for events, conferences, partner engagements, and public-facing activities.
• Coordinate event-related content, announcements, invitations, and post-event communications.
• Work with internal stakeholders to ensure events support outreach, partnerships, and growth objectives.

Internal Communications
• Prepare and distribute internal communications such as newsletters, staff updates, leadership messages, and initiative announcements.
• Support teams in communicating key projects, milestones, and organizational priorities to staff.
• Help ensure employees are informed about external activities and initiatives that affect the organization.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in communications, marketing communications, or public relations.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Understanding of communication channels, digital platforms, and media engagement.
• Experience supporting events, campaigns, or public-facing initiatives is an advantage.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams and manage competing priorities.
• Strong organizational skills and comfort working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.