Senior Corporate Communications Specialist

Reposted 10 Hours Ago
Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid
85K-100K Annually
Senior level
Automotive • Professional Services • Software • Consulting • Energy • Chemical • Renewable Energy
Our mission is to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place.
The Role
Execute corporate communications strategy and editorial production; craft messaging and communication plans aligned to the UL brand. Translate technical/scientific content for nontechnical audiences, support measurement and reporting, manage projects and budgets, collaborate across matrix teams, and use Microsoft Office and marketing/communication tools.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
  • Support proactive external communications initiatives - including media relations - to protect and promote UL Solutions brand and reputation with GEO in mind.
  • Assist with communications efforts for corporate-level initiatives.
  • Help develop media pitches and create media lists to secure top-tier media coverage.
  • Assist with corporate social media strategy and other owned media, working closely with full Communications teams.
  • Conduct research for executive speaking opportunities and help with execution.
  • Step in as called on for writing, editing, handling inbound media inquiries, etc.
  • Work in close collaboration with colleagues across the global Communications team and key colleagues across businesses and corporate functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES
You Are...
The ideal candidate will be a creative, strategic thinker and storyteller with solid news judgement; high energy, flexible and detail-oriented.
  • Excellent writing and editing skills.
  • Previous experience working with a publicly traded company in an external communications role, either in-house or with an agency.
  • Experience executing external communications strategies, including for social media and other owned media, backed by solid metrics-driven approach.
  • Media relations experience - developing relationships, arranging interviews, taking inquiries, etc.
  • Ability to translate complex ideas into simple, compelling communications.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • BS/BA degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field
  • 5-7 years of related experience
  • Familiarity and ease working with communications technology, including or similar to Business Wire, Muck Rack, SharePoint, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft suite, etc.

What you'll experience working for ULS
UL Solutions has been pioneering change since 1894 and we're still leading the way. From day one, we've blazed a trail protecting the planet and everyone on it. Our teams have influenced billions of products, plus services, software offerings and more. We break things, burn things and blow things up. All in the name of safety science.
That's where you come in - because none of it could happen without you. It takes passion to protect people, problem-solving to safeguard personal data and conviction to make the world a more sustainable place. It takes bold ideas and brilliant minds to build a better world for future generations across the globe.
This is more than a job. It's a calling. A passion to use our expertise and play our part in creating a more secure, sustainable world today - and tomorrow. As a member of our safety science community, you'll use your ideas, your energy and your ambition to innovate, challenge and ultimately, help create a safer world.
Everyone here is unique. But we're also a global community, working together to help create a safer world. Join UL Solutions and you can connect with the brightest minds in the business, all bringing their distinct perspectives and diverse backgrounds together to deliver real change.
Empowering our customers to keep the world safe means thinking ahead. It means investing in training and empowering our people to learn and innovate. At UL Solutions, we help build a better future - one where everyone benefits.
Join UL Solutions to be at the center of safety. To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com
Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000 USD and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 10% of the base salary.
This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday and personal days (totaling 12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
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Skills Required

  • Degree in communication, marketing or a related field
  • 5-7 years of related experience or demonstrated competency
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Strong collaboration skills
  • Demonstrated project planning and management skills
  • Basic business acumen
  • Ability to apply strategic frameworks
  • Budget tracking
  • Knowledge of analytical fundamentals
  • Ability to work in a matrix environment
  • Ability to understand technical and scientific issues and translate them for nonscientific audiences
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using marketing technology and communication tools

What the Team is Saying

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UL Solutions Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Incentive pay is positioned as broad-based, with UL stating all employees are eligible for an annual performance bonus across regions. This universal design creates a consistent incentive foundation regardless of role or country.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings are described as strong, featuring a 401(k) with matching up to a total 5% and an additional 4% company retirement contribution after the first year in U.S. materials. Employees also reference access to an employee stock purchase plan in the U.S. and many major operating regions.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage breadth includes medical, dental, and vision with U.S. plans noting the company pays over 75% of medical premiums and offers PPO and HDHP options. Supportive programs like FSAs/HSAs, disability, life insurance, EAP, and mental‑health resources are frequently cited.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
15,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1894

What We Do

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflect an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

Why Work With Us

Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence.

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