Communications & Engagement Specialist
Location: Chattanooga, TN (fully remote)
Pay: $30-34.52/hour
Contract – 5 Months
Position Overview
The Communications & Engagement Specialist is a key contributor to the Workforce Communications team, supporting internal communications and employee engagement initiatives. This role focuses on content creation, analytics, and event coordination to ensure effective and timely communication across the organization.
This position offers strong visibility with leadership and requires a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Content Operations (40%)
- Manage and publish content across internal communication platforms, including content hubs and intranet channels
- Track, analyze, and report engagement metrics to measure communication effectiveness
- Draft and edit short-form content for newsletters, digital signage, and internal announcements
- Support photo/video shoots and content development efforts
2. Plant Communications & Engagement (40%)
- Support communications related to safety updates, production milestones, and quality initiatives
- Assist in planning and executing employee engagement events and community activities
- Coordinate with internal teams and external partners on outreach and corporate social responsibility initiatives
- Manage communication materials such as signage and collateral
- Ensure timely and accurate distribution of plant-wide communications
3. Administrative & Team Support (20%)
- Maintain editorial calendars and project timelines using project management tools
- Process purchase orders, invoices, and assist with budget tracking
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Provide logistical support for leadership communications and engagement initiatives
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree required
Experience
- 5–7 years of experience in:
- Corporate Communications
- Internal Communications
- Public Relations / Public Affairs
- Community Relations
- Marketing (corporate or agency environment)
Core Skills & Competencies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced analytical abilities with experience in data reporting (Excel proficiency required)
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and professionalism
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and resources effectively
- Comfortable working cross-functionally with leadership, technical teams, and stakeholders
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong collaboration skills across all levels of the organization
Technical & Specialized Skills
Required
- Content creation and curation for internal communications
- Basic visual communication skills (PowerPoint, Canva, or similar)
- Familiarity with analytics dashboards and reporting tools
- Experience supporting events and engagement initiatives
- Ability to assist with media content creation (photo/video coordination)
Preferred
- Experience with email marketing platforms and content management systems
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Basic video editing skills (e.g., Premiere Pro or similar)
- Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Knowledge of internal communications best practices and emerging digital tools
The Process: To apply for this position, please follow these steps: Apply for this job with your current resume. We’ll get back to you the same day with some feedback on your application. Next you’ll be invited to an online screening conversation so we can go over the job requirements together and you can ask questions. After this stage we’ll give you more feedback on your application and select the candidates to move forward in the process. Typically steps 1 to 4 takes less than 24 hours.
HRU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.