JOB SUMMARY:

The Communications Specialist is responsible for assisting in the execution of the day-to-day internal and external communications strategy. Responsibilities include developing content for social media, long and short-form films, public relations and support for various communication platforms.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:

· Bachelors in Communications, Journalism, Graphic Arts or similar field. May substitute 2 years of related work experience for 1 year of college education.

· Two years of experience in either corporate/spaneting communications or related

· Excellent communications skills, both written and oral

· Proven experience developing and maintaining high quality professional newsletters and other internal company communications

· Software proficiency, particularly Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Adobe InDesign), Microsoft Office suite, Canva, SharePoint, WordPress and digital signage applications.

· Graphic design and photography experience

· Sound project management skills

· Comfortable presenting in small groups to executive level leadership

· Experience with creative concept development based upon requests from multiple internal stakeholders and message development

· Detail orientation/problem solver abilities

· Flexibility in terms of assignments and/or work hours

ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Experience in corporate environment or a very large company site

· Experience in aviation or aerospace

· Previous experience with planning and managing large events

· Ability to work with little or no direct supervision

· Ability to function with high energy and a sense of humor

· Ability to prioritize and manage deadlines

· Willingness to perform administrative work as required for position

· High personal ethical standards and ability to maintain confidentiality

WORKING CONDITIONS:

· Office environment. Must be able to work at desk/computer. Exposure to production environment required. Occasional weekend work, extended hours and travel required.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

· Develop and lead initiatives that will improve internal and external communications, increase employee engagement, increase brand awareness, promote company culture and shared values.

· Execute communication requirements associated with organizational change initiatives, specifically program introductions, purpose, benefits and execution of plans in a manner appropriate for intended audiences.

· Publish a quarterly company newsletter with goal of creating high interest and current relevant articles consistent with company/corporate news/business initiatives and/or employee activities/items of interest.

· Create daily/weekly fresh content for SharePoint and Digital Screens, develop both mediums to their fullest potential and exhibit the utility of both to the DFJ audience (content management).

· Manage copy, design and production of internal spaneting materials such as flyers, emails, banners and posters.

· Support planning and management of company events

· Provide videotaping and photography for internal needs and assists with external productions

· Serves as the PR person, when appropriate, for internal and external events

· Handle local DFJ advertisements as appropriate for the intended medium (newspaper, internet, intranet, etc.) and associated expense processing as required

· Responsible for creating communications initiatives to tie DFJLIT to Dassault Falcon Jet Teterboro (DFJTEB) and Dassault Aviation (DA), i.e. educating the workforce about the company.

· Manage community outreach initiatives; Ambassador Program, tours and various educational initiatives.

· Lead communications initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

NON-PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

· May work with outside vendors on various communications projects.

· Preparation of procedural documentation and reports.