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Position Purpose:The Corporate Communications Specialist will be responsible for supporting the Senior Manager in driving strategic collaboration with various corporate functions, planning, tactical execution and measurement of corporate PR initiatives through mainstream and social media channels. In addition, the Corporate Communications Specialist will assist in responding to daily inquiries by local and industry trade media, as well as various inquiries received through social media channels.
Key Responsibilities:
- Write and edit corporate press releases, media kit materials, issue briefs, and other communications materials
- Develop key messaging for various corporate initiatives
- Research and develop unique content to support corporate PR and social media efforts
- Conduct proactive media outreach and strategic story development
- Respond to various local and industry trade media inquires
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key field contacts
- Assist in coordinating local media opportunities with stores or functional field leadership
- Assist with requests from outside organizations for occasional speaking appearances by functional leaders and award entries
- Occasionally, respond to inquiries regarding customer service issues
- Research the public impact of various proactive and reactive media initiatives
- Monitor results and develop reporting for key functional stakeholders
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- Report to Sr. Manager Corporate Communication
Travel Requirements:
- Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements:
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
- No additional qualifications
Minimum Education:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Preferred Education:
- No additional education
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
- 3
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
- No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience:
- None
Preferred Leadership Experience:
- None
Certifications:
- None
Competencies:
- None
Skills Required
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Legally permitted to work in the United States.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of work experience.
The Home Depot Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company matching supports long-term savings alongside core pay. Retirement programs are consistently positioned as a meaningful part of total compensation.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan enables discounted stock ownership as a core element of compensation. Equity opportunities complement wages and are accessible beyond full-time salaried roles.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Profit-sharing and store-performance bonuses offer additional earnings opportunities beyond base pay. Incentive programs are described as recurring and tied to store results.
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What We Do
The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, values and rewards dedicated, knowledgeable and experienced professionals. We operate over 2,200 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Canada and Mexico. All of our associates have one thing in mind — helping our customers build and improve upon their homes. Join The Home Depot team today and see for yourself why we are consistently ranked as a top Fortune 500 company.
