Communications Specialist

Communications SpecialistAcosta Group is seeking a Communications Specialist to support strategic communications across internal and external channels. In this role, you will partner with the Communications team, business leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to create clear, engaging, and brand-aligned content that helps associates and audiences understand key initiatives, connect with the company's priorities, and take meaningful action.Responsibilities include developing and executing strategic communication plans that support business initiatives, change management efforts, and special projects. You will write, edit, and review content to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, and alignment with established brand and style guidelines. You will create communications that build awareness, foster understanding, and encourage associates and stakeholders to take appropriate action. You will support communications for sensitive, confidential, or high-visibility topics with professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail. You will develop content for internal and external communication channels, including associate communications, leadership messaging, newsletters, digital content, and related materials. You will manage and produce the bi-weekly leadership newsletter, coordinating content, timelines, reviews, and distribution. You will provide communications guidance and counsel to stakeholders across the organization. You will support the editorial planning process, including the creation and maintenance of an annual content calendar. You will measure communication effectiveness and use insights to identify opportunities for improvement. You will support department budget activities, including invoice tracking and related administrative tasks. You will partner with external communications teams as needed to support integrated communications.Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, integrated communications, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered. You will have 2+ years of experience in communications, corporate communications, public relations, or a related field. You will have experience developing communications for audiences across multiple locations or business groups. You will have strong writing, editing, proofreading, and storytelling skills with the ability to adapt tone and message by audience and channel. You will have understanding of professional communications standards, brand voice, style guides, and corporate communication best practices. You will have ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently as a proactive self-starter. You will have comfort working through ambiguity and partnering with stakeholders across departments. You will have proficiency with Microsoft Office; SharePoint experience preferred.