Kforce has a client in Redmond, WA seeking a Communications Specialist. Client services:

　　Support alignment calls, project update discussions, email response, etc. with the ability to recognize corporate communications review and/or participation

　　Maintenance of a central deliverable tracker and cadence of communication activations through project completion

　　Alignment calls with stakeholder groups - including Corporate Communications teams, Policy/Government Affairs teams and internal/employee to ensure message congruence

　　Participate in collaborative reviews of comms materials supporting major milestones - includes emails, MSW, Yammer, and others

　　Media relations:

　　Leverage your understanding of the media landscape to ensure statements, spokespeople, internal mails, etc. are aligned to pre-approved key messaging

　　Maintain pre-approved narratives and external resources, updating across projects and as business priorities or external storylines shift

　　Collaborate with corp communications lead and portfolio managers to ensure response accuracy in crisis or reactive communications

　　Insert relevant project details into team requests that further key initiatives - hybrid work, sustainability, etc.

　　Review change management and internal employee comms

　　Review filming requests and connect to the right leads/teams to ensure appropriate level of visibility and use of facilities

　　Ensure awareness of messaging and materials across the company, agencies, and other teams

　　Copywriting:

　　Review of materials, statements, publicly submitted materials, etc. through the lens of brand voice and reputation management

　　Write with clarity, conciseness, and accuracy in grammar

　　Bachelors degree in a related major is required for this position

　　8-10 years of experience

　　8 years with Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Issues Management, PR Agency, or equivalent experience

　　8 years in client services industry or equivalent experience

　　8 years with Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Issues Management, PR Agency, or equivalent experience

　　8 years in client services industry or equivalent experience

　　8 years of exceptional project management skills, with heightened attention to detail

　　Agency experience and touched many different areas in communications such as communications with: employees, leadership, external media, etc. and has prior experience at large enterprise technology companies

　　Preferred:

　　Exceptional project management skills, with heightened attention to detail

　　Experience working with and supporting senior stakeholders

　　Expertise with corporate reputation and/or issues management communications

　　Familiar with Microsoft's products, services, culture, and values

　　Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders

　　Familiar with an office environment and basic skills using Outlook, Power Point, Excel

　　The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

　　We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

　　Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

　　This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

　　Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

　　Compensation Type:HoursMinimum Compensation:35.00Maximum Compensation:50.00