Communications Coordinator

This job description is a general description of the essential job functions and is not intended to be an employment contract. Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. maintains its status as an at-will employer. Position requirements, skills, and abilities included in this job description have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the position. Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. reserves the right to increase, waive or reduce these minimal standards. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements described be interpreted as all-inclusive. All employees of Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. are expected to perform the duties as assigned by Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.To perform this job successfully, an individual is expected to be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability expected. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which imposes undue hardship on Eastern Shipbuilding.POSITION SUMMARYEastern Shipbuilding Group is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Communications Coordinator to support the company's internal and external communications efforts. This role is ideal for a strong writer with a passion for storytelling, digital communications, and event coordination. The Communications Coordinator will assist with media relations, social media management, company events, employee communications, and content development that showcases Eastern's people, projects, and community impact.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: Because Eastern Shipbuilding is continually growing to meet the needs of our customers, and the essential duties and responsibilities may be different from those described. Regular attendance at work and the ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays. A positive attitude, reliable attendance at work and the ability to work flexible hours and weekends as required. A high level of communication skills is necessary.Draft and distribute press releases, media advisories, and other external communications.Develop engaging content for Eastern Shipbuilding Group's social media channels, including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and other digital platforms.Monitor social media engagement and recommend opportunities to increase audience reach and engagement.Support planning and execution of company events, employee recognition programs, customer visits, vessel ceremonies, trade shows, and community outreach activities.Coordinate event logistics, photography, promotional materials, and post-event communications.Assist with writing internal communications, including employee newsletters, announcements, and intranet content.Capture photos and videos of company projects, employees, and events for use across communication channels.Maintain editorial and social media calendars.Assist with media inquiries and maintain media contact lists.Help ensure brand consistency across all communication materials.Support website content updates and digital communications initiatives.Coordinate with internal departments to gather information for news stories, project updates, and employee features.Perform other communications and administrative duties as assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThe position has no supervisory responsibilitiesQualifications·Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, or a related field.·1–3 years of experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field (internships considered).·Excellent written, verbal, and proofreading skills.·Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.·Experience using social media platforms in a professional setting.Behavioral Attributes: Integrity, ethics, flexibility/ adaptability, initiative, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, safety-conscious, and multitasking. Maintain the confidential integrity of details pertaining to Eastern Shipbuilding Group.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines, and smartphones. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee may be exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the environment is low to moderate, such as in an office environment.We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.SummaryLocation: Panama City, FLType: Full time