Sr. Corporate Communications Specialist (Job 3016935)

Position Summary:

The Senior Specialist, Corporate Communications, is responsible for identifying and creating stories that engage external and internal audiences using earned, owned, and shared media. He/she will primarily support ADT’s Operations function, working closely with a broad group of ADT leaders. This position also collaborates closely with colleagues within the communications department, especially content creators and distribution specialists. This role reports to the Manager, Corporate Communications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support and execute communications activities for various business areas, with a focus on Operations, Technology and Customer Experience
• Create and execute strategic communication plans to effectively engage internal and external audiences and build ADT’s brand
• Create high-quality communications materials across a variety of formats
• Collaborate with external agencies to perform communications work on behalf of ADT
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with journalists/media
• Support in ensuring company spokespeople are well trained and prepared for communications responsibilities
• Manage communication campaign activities during trade shows and similar events
• Support general administrative as needed

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree required; bachelor’s/master’s degree in communications-related field preferred

Experience and Skills:

• At least three years of progressive communications experience, with background across PR, corporate communications, internal communications, or similar roles
• Ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization from frontline employees to senior management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage numerous projects simultaneously, while prioritizing high-return work
• A creative, forward thinker, driven to seek out new ideas and consistently improve
• Excellent writing, communication, storytelling, and project management skills
• Must be able to edit content received from others, and manage quality control
• Experience using communications technology to observe, measure and inform strategies and tactics is preferred

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to type on a keyboard and operate a PC
• Ability to transport materials or equipment or lifting, moving, carrying objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basis
• Ability to work in office and perform in corporate environment
• Ability to travel for work related requirements as needed (media meetings, brand partnership requirements)

Communication Skills:

• Writing, talking, hearing on the phone (continually=67-100% of workday)
• Ability to synthesize conversations and echo information back in subsequent conversations or within a project management platform
• Utilization of project management tools

Location:

• Our office follows 4 days onsite and 1-day remote schedule
• Occasional off-site support may be required for media events, production shoots, or conferences
• Flexibility is required for limited after-hours availability during key launches or campaigns

Travel:

• Travel required occasionally to meet with external partners, meetings at HQ in Boca Raton, and/or industry events as needed

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to type on a keyboard and operate a PC
• Ability to transport materials or equipment or lifting, moving, carrying objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basis
• Ability to work in office and perform in corporate environment
• Ability to travel for work related requirements as needed (media meetings, brand partnership requirements)

Communication Skills:

• Writing, talking, hearing on the phone (continually=67-100% of workday)
• Ability to synthesize conversations and echo information back in subsequent conversations or within a project management platform
• Utilization of project management tools

Location:

• The Communications Specialist position is a hybrid role based in Boca Raton, FL at the ADT HQ
• Occasional off-site support may be required for media events, production shoots, or conferences
• Flexibility is required for limited after-hours availability during key launches or campaigns

Travel:

• Travel required occasionally to meet with external partners, meetings at HQ in Boca Raton, and/or industry events as needed