Communications Specialist III

Job Title: Communications Specialist III
Location: Houston, TX
Zip Code: 77042
Duration: 3+ Months
Pay Rate: $53.23/hr.
Keyword's: #Houstonjobs; #CommunicationsSpecialistjobs;
Start Date: Immediate

Job Description:
The Communications Specialist, Community & Public Affairs Department, is responsible for supporting the Community and Public Affairs Directors directly and indirectly supporting other departments as needed. This position serves as a day-to-day support to the CP&A Directors with the potential to develop, manage and execute internal and external communications for key target audiences.

Responsibilities may include:
o Assisting the Community & Public Affairs Department in internal and external engagement opportunities with Clients employees, contractors, and business partners
o Assist in events and promotions that strengthens our culture, reinforces priorities, and promotes key corporate initiatives
o Sourcing, developing and delivering a steady and compelling communications content pipeline for employees utilizing executive messages, strategic business updates, success stories, people-related communications and organization announcements
o Managing and utilizing the right channels for the right content including townhalls, mass mailers, newsletters, videos, mobile app content, websites, internal marketing campaigns and others
o Using research and analytics tools to measure the effectiveness of and continuously improve employee communications; identify new and emerging best practices and tools and their application
o Establishing and maintaining relationships and advising key internal stakeholders
o Collaborating regularly with other communicators on key initiatives.

Qualifications Basic/Required:
o Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
o Bachelor's Degree
o 5 or more years of professional work experience in administrative assistance, communications, public affairs, Human Resources, or government
o Ability to work in fast paced environment with several projects happening simultaneously
o Adept at utilizing all means of communication (digital, written, oral, etc.) for a variety of internal and external audiences
o Excellent writing, proofreading and verbal communication skills
o Strong attention to detail
o Experience using communication measurement tools to gage effectiveness of communications plans
o Proficiency with scripting, shooting, editing and producing videos using a variety of video production tools
o Ability to attend occasional evening and weekend events, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:
o Bachelor s or masters degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications
o 10 or more years of communications or public relations experience
o A focus on or passion for internal communications, employee engagement, HR communications and company culture
o Intermediate proficiency with graphic design and presentation building
o Excellent written and verbal communications skills, effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
o Creative and strategic thinker with experience in developing, executing and measuring strategic communications programs and campaigns
o Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, meet tight deadlines and work under pressure e
o Organizational savvy and proven ability to interact with and influence all levels.
o Hands-on team player that works collaboratively and thinks strategically.
o Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as work as part of a team
o Ability to work with wide latitude for independent judgment and personal responsibility for project success
o Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop effective collaborative working relationships with internal and external personnel at all levels, and from a variety of disciplines.

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Title: Contract Advisor

Position Overview:
The contract Advisor, Corporate Content will support the Communications & Public Affairs (C\&PA) Center of Excellence by developing and delivering compelling content across multiple platforms and audiences. This role is responsible for reviewing and editing submissions, ensuring messaging consistency, and maintaining key content resources such as the company"s glossary and word/phrase bank. The contractor will contribute to content strategy, evaluate opportunities for improvement, and help drive innovation by exploring new storytelling formats and technologies. This position also supports editorial planning, manages conversations around content calendars, and monitors emerging industry trends to inform ongoing content work.

Key Responsibilities:
Content Development & Execution
* Create engaging, high quality content for websites, blogs, social media, email campaigns, print, and video.
* Lead content creation efforts and ensure alignment with brand voice, style, and tone.
* Review, edit, and refine submitted content for accuracy, clarity, and consistency.

Editorial & Calendar Management
* Manage the corporate content calendar and coordinate timing of deliverables.
* Schedule and lead content meetings to gather information and identify story opportunities.
* Maintain messaging documents and glossary resources.

Content Strategy & Optimization
* Conduct content audits and gap analyses; recommend improvements.
* Monitor performance metrics and apply insights to refine content strategies.
* Experiment with new content formats, digital tools, and channels.

Collaboration & Cross Functional Support
* Partner with social media teams to promote content across platforms.
* Work with Brand Creative CoE on visual storytelling.
* Provide occasional backup support for crisis communications and global digital signage (handled primarily by another team; assistance provided as needed).

Expected Workload (Monthly):
Candidates should expect a steady, varied content pipeline such as:
* 6-8 internal stories per month
* 1-2 external website articles per month
* ~3 executive communications
* Occasional posts for proprietary social platforms (e.g., MyRoute)
* Leading 2-3 content meetings per month
* Regular use of Monday.com for content tracking and calendaring

Example Early Projects (First 30 Days):
* Golden Shield Awards: Work may include any final or unexpected follow ups after the March 17 announcement.
* Month of Learning (August): Contribute to communications planning, event related content, and potential feature stories.

Required Qualifications:
* Authorization to work in the country where the role is based.
* Bachelor"s degree.
* 5+ years of communications experience creating content across multiple platforms for enterprise level audiences.
* Demonstrated experience in writing, editing, and producing a range of communication types (digital stories, newsletters, scripts, leadership communications, PowerPoint, social content, etc.).
* Strong writing and editing skills with exceptional attention to detail.
* Skilled at communicating effectively across digital, written, and verbal channels.
* Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure.
* Experience with Canva and SharePoint; advanced writing/editing capabilities required.
* Prior experience with Monday.com or similar for content tracking and calendaring
* Familiarity with enterprise AI tools, prompt engineering, and platforms such as Axios HQ, Copilot, or similar

Preferred Qualifications:
* Degree in Communications, Journalism, PR, Marketing, English, Digital Media, Multimedia, or Creative Writing.
* Experience in video scripting, shooting, editing, and production.
* Familiarity with AI tools, prompt engineering, and platforms such as Copilot or Axios HQ.
* Graphic design and presentation building skills.
* Experience shaping and measuring integrated communications programs.
* Ability to operate with a high degree of independence and judgment.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, colour, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.