The Corporate Communications Developer is the expert in associate communications from developing the strategy to executing communications. Whether through personalized or mass messages, you are a key element in making Publix's efforts successful. You will use your expertise and passion to help perpetuate the Publix culture and build brand advocates through our more than 250,000 associates and their family members, as well as promote Publix's strategy, facilitate change and increase associate buy-in. The Corporate Communications Developer reports to the Corporate Communications Strategist.

　　Additional responsibilities include the following:

　　• counseling internal clients on communication strategies in order to meet company and project or department objectives

　　• developing ongoing associate-directed communications to educate and inform associates of company strategy, initiatives and goals.

　　• creating miscellaneous communication materials to assist other departments in providing accurate and timely internal and external communication.

　　• developing communications, video scripts and speeches for company leaders.

　　Required Qualifications

　　• Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Journalism, or Business Communication, or equivalent experience

　　• four years of experience in the fields of public relations, journalism, integrated marketing communication, or business communication

　　• knowledge of the supermarket retail industry and business

　　• knowledge of publications' styles, formats, word-count allowances, etc.

　　• knowledge of Associated Press style

　　• knowledge of campaign development to strategically plan a campaign to solve a business problem

　　• knowledge of benefits, insurance and financial terminology and communication laws

　　• knowledge of printing process and terminology

　　• knowledge of photographic design and elements

　　• ability to write in a clear and concise manner and the ability to edit and proofread communications accurately

　　• ability to envision a final product structurally and graphically and communicate this to others

　　• ability to be creative, consistent and innovative

　　• excellent interpersonal and interviewing skills

　　• project management and time management skills

　　• ability to persuade, negotiate, and exercise professionalism

　　• ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

　　• ability to see big picture of company operations

　　• ability to adapt to the use of new technology quickly

　　• computer skills in Microsoft (Word, PowerPoint) and other computer tools as well as the internet and intranet

　　• willingness to keep current on industry trends and know how to access this information

　　• willingness to work variable hours and travel up to one week at a time with overnight stays

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　• experience in communicating in benefits information or financial information,

　　• certification/accreditation, such as Accredited in Public Relations (APR), Accredited in Business Communication (ABC), or Certified Public Relations Professional Counselor (CPRC),

　　• computer skills in SharePoint

　　• knowledge of Publix strategy,

　　• knowledge of Publix structure, with regards to job classifications, titles, divisions, support areas and reporting structure,

　　• knowledge of PASSport/publix.org, Publix Connection, and publix.com structure and functionality,

　　• knowledge of company programs and initiatives,

　　• knowledge of Publix's history, community image and vision/mission statement,

　　• experience with speech writing,

　　• knowledge of the core message strategy and plan for Publix and Corporate Communications, and

　　• knowledge of basic Publix financial information.

　　Benefits Information

　　Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no costAn opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock401(k) retirement savings planGroup health, dental and vision plans planPaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveShort- and long-term disability insuranceTuition reimbursementFree hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteriaVisit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com)

　　Year End Bonus

　　As a year-end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month's extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above.

　　Additional Information

　　Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.

　　Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.