San Francisco:Communications Specialist (Temporary)/ Williams-Sonoma

Requisition Number: 313
Job Title: Communications Specialist (Temporary)
Area of Interest: Human Resources
City: San Francisco 94109
State/Province: California
Requirements: • BA degree and 3-5 years related experience in internal communications and/or similar communications capacity.
• Strong written communication skills including the ability to write and reflect company/executive/associate perspectives in communications, with a strong eye for accuracy and detail.
• Experience managing large-scale events a plus.
• Graphic design skills or an eye for design a plus.
Job Description: Description
The Communications Specialist position is responsible for supporting and executing internal communication activities in support of WSI’s business needs and the Corporate Communication strategy. This position will seek to provide high-quality, timely and relevant communications to all audiences served, and support the head of Corporate Communications with project management, writing and logistics.


Core Responsibilities
• Write and develop electronic, print, and web-based communications, actively seeking out key business activities to share across the organization.
• Coordinate and support corporate meetings and events.
• Manage and maintain content on WSI’s intranet.
• Manage the WSI Corporate Communications mailbox and calendar.
• Measure communication effectiveness and recommend opportunities for improvement.
• Serve on cross-functional project teams as the communication lead.


Critical Success Factors
• Strong editing, writing and critical thinking skills.
• Exemplary team player who can work on/lead intradepartmental, as well as cross-enterprise, teams to consistently articulate WSI’s values, goals, and culture to associates.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills and ability to manage multiple project deadlines on a regular basis.
• An ability to see the bigger picture, while ensuring accuracy and quality in the details.
• Basic understanding of the retail industry.

Reports to the Manager, Corporate Communications

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