Full job description APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED THROUGH INDEED. APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED MY MAIL, EMAIL, OR IN PERSON THROUGH April 15, 2024. MAIL APPLICATIONS TO: ATTN: HR, PO BOX 190, ROGERSVILLE, TN 37857 EMAIL APPLICATIONS TO: DROP OFF APPLICATIONS IN PERSON AT: 1200 WEST MAIN STREET, ROGERSVILLE, TN, 37857 APPLICATIONS MAY BE FOUND ONLINE AT OR IN ANY HOLSTON ELECTRIC OFFICE. POSITION: COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF MEMBER SERVICES
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Communications Specialist is responsible for creating and maintaining a public image for Holston Electric and HolstonConnect through community involvement, marketing, social media, and other communication outlets. The role involves building and maintaining a positive public image and brand reputation through published content as well as social media presence and company promotional advertising resources. The Communications Specialist also facilitates marketing initiatives through newsgathering, photography, design, video production to coordinate publications and marketing materials.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Prepare, create, design, and disburse communication and marketing materials.
· Create ads and public service announcements for both print and broadcast media.
· Compose speeches and articles for publication, including newspaper advertisements, press releases, brochures, direct mailers, radio advertisements, social media posts, etc.
· Produce social media material, articles, digital and video media.
· Maintain company communication devices such as social media, digital, media, calendars, etc.
· Update and generate databases and PowerPoint presentations.
· Order, design, create, purchase, and maintain promotional items as well as company logo material including office supplies and employee apparel.
· Maintain tasks that are involved with running expansive email and text messaging campaigns.
· Set up emails, queries, digital tests, landing pages and track performance.
· Assist with the preparation of reporting documents for internal and external purposes.
· Track inbound member correspondence by email and phone and draft responses to member inquiries.
· Provide cross-functional support for all communications needs.
· Setup, plan, and present events for company and customer informational meetings and youth programs.
· Work with staff to maintain and track needed materials for communications.
· Provide excellent proofreading and editing capabilities for all forms of communication and marketing material to ensure details, messaging, and content are correct.
· Represent Holston Electric Cooperative and HolstonConnect at various community events outside of normal business hours.
· Travel periodically for training initiatives, community involvement, and youth programs.
· Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Member Services.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
· Associates degree in communication, marketing, graphic design or related field preferred.
· Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
· Possess strong writing skills including a mastery of fundamental grammar and sentence structure.
· Organized with a very strong attention to detail.
· Capable of working with minimum supervision.
· Know and apply the conventions of the most current edition of the Associated Press Stylebook to all written work.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and desktop publishing software and techniques.
· Adobe and digital design experience preferred.
· Experience with Quark preferred.
· Ability to meet deadlines and provide fast turnaround of quality communications in a high-pressure environment.
· Prioritize and complete work in a timely manner.
WORK CONDITIONS:
· Availability for after-hour outages may be necessitated.
· Visual acuity and manual dexterity to enter data is required.
· Ability to stoop, bend at the knees and waist, squat, and frequently lift moderately heavy objects.
OFFICE HOURS:
· Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, but may vary for this position.
· Some overtime and occasional weekends may be required.
RATE OF PAY:
Commensurate with experience. · Highly competitive benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, Sick, Vacation, Pension Plan, and 401K.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
· Applicant must pass drug screen and physical.
· Applicant may be required to take job related pre-employment tests.
· A background check is required.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH April 15, 2024 .
ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY OR VETERAN STATUS. Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Work Location: In person
