Communications Coordinator

Responsibilities:

At Brasfield & Gorrie, our purpose is building exceptional people, trusting relationships, great projects, and strong communities. We are one of the most respected and dynamic general contractors in the nation, and we’re looking for a Communications Coordinator.

The Communications Coordinator helps develop and execute the company's external communications plans. This position requires knowledge of public relations, digital communications, writing and editing to support Brasfield & Gorrie’s purpose and culture.

If you work with us, you’ll be challenged and inspired, and you’ll be proud.

As a Communications Coordinator, you will :

• Support media relations; research, write, and edit press releases, coordinate approvals and distribution, maintain media lists, and support media inquiries
• Write and edit content for various communications platforms and deliverables
• Draft social content for media releases, tailored to specific platforms based on digital communications coordinator’s guidance
• Support corporate website newsroom
• Support news media monitoring and reporting activities
• Support crisis communications, which may require additional hours
• Develop reports on external communications analytics and activities
• Post news on intranet
• Adhere to corporate brand standards
• Research speaking opportunities for company subject matter experts
• Work with videographers and colleagues to fulfill video needs for external use
• Maintain information and photos using Salesforce and OpenAsset

Successful Communications Coordinators at Brasfield & Gorrie:

• Champion Brasfield & Gorrie company culture
• See the big picture of projects, timeframes, and deadlines
• Strongly understand the technical aspects of their job; continuously look for learning opportunities
• Take necessary actions to produce work that requires little to no checking by manager
• Work well under pressure, multitask, and meet aggressive deadlines
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality
• Respect others and create trusting relationships

Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience:

• 3-5 years of corporate communications, marketing, or public relations experience
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in English/journalism, public relations, or a related business field
• Proficiency in desktop publishing and communications software, including, media monitoring tools, social media management tools; familiarity with Salesforce, Open Asset, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong writing and editing skills and knowledge of AP style
• Strong project management and time management skills
• Ability to easily understand and communicate complex information
• Availability for occasional local and out-of-town travel (5%)

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.