Communications Leader

Communications Leader
Oakland, CA - Hybrid
Approximate contract length is 9+ Months

Pay rate: 60 - 120/hr

ONLY SUBMIT CANDIDATES CURRENTLY RESIDING LOCAL TO BAY AREA/WORK LOCATION(OAKLAND GO). ASSIGNMENT IS HYBRID AND REQUIRED ON-SITE AT OAKLAND OFFICE 2-4 DAYS A MONTH.

Client ISSUED LAPTOP AND CELL PHONE WILL BE PROVIDED. WITH MANAGER PRIOR APPROVAL MILEAGE EXPENSE CAN BE SUBMITTED IF THERE IS A NEED TO TRAVEL FURTHER THEN COMMUTE TO OFFICE.

Manager looking for mix of Labor/union communications experience Frontline coworker communications experience Large company experience Based in our service area

TOP THINGS LOOKING FOR:
1)Corporate communications/writing experience.
2) internal and/or HR communications experience.
3) small-scale event/meeting management.


Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated communications expert to join our communications team on an approximately nine-month contract. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating and executing an internal communications campaign focused on our front-line employees. The successful candidate will have experience managing internal communications programs in Fortune 500 companies and will have significant internal communications expertise. Labor relations experience is also preferred.

Responsibilities:
Develop clear and compelling messaging to support HR communications for an internal effort focused on front-line coworkers.
Collaborate with the HR department and others on the communications team to align messaging with company values and goals.
Organize approximately 20 coworker engagement events at regional service centers, ensuring seamless planning and execution.
Coordinate logistics for each event, including location arrangements, materials, and communication flow.
Prepare executives for speaking engagements with coworkers, offering briefings and messaging guidance.
Draft talking points, Q&A scripts, and other communication materials tailored to the effort s objectives and coworker needs.
Manage on-site communications support during events, addressing real-time issues and maintaining message consistency.
Collect feedback from events to refine messaging and event structure as the roadshow progresses.
Track and report on event outcomes, including coworker engagement levels and feedback.

Qualifications:
Proven experience in public relations, communications, or a related field, ideally with experience in internal communications.
Strong writing and messaging development skills, with an ability to adapt tone for diverse audiences.
Demonstrated experience organizing events, particularly in a corporate or industrial setting.
Comfortable working with senior executives, with the ability to provide constructive feedback and guidance.
Excellent interpersonal skills, able to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Strong problem-solving skills, adaptable to handle evolving situations on-site.
Familiarity with labor relations and HR communications is a plus.