Communications Specialist
Beyond Finance is a next generation financial services company. Our goal is to provide financial peace of mind to our clients by giving them simple and transparent financial products that are customized to their individual circumstances.
We're in constant pursuit of new collaborators that will help us get to the next level. Our workforce includes celebrated, diverse talents working towards the common objective of developing something transformational for the debt relief industry.
Our team spirit and culture are what set us apart as a company. We love what we do, and we have fun doing it.
About the Job
This is an entry-level role that will support both the internal and external communications functions of Beyond Finance. Externally, this candidate will focus on executing the team’s public affairs strategies that promote the image and reputation of Beyond Finance. Internally, the role calls for an energetic team member who can support employee communications and develop engaging content. Responsibilities for both require a strong emphasis on brainstorming, writing, researching and tracking metrics to increase brand awareness and ensure effectiveness across multiple channels. This role reports to the Chief Communications Officer with dotted-line responsibility to the External and Internal Communications Directors.
What Will You Be Doing?
External Communications
- Create content for the company website, including news releases and blog posts for the newsroom as well as support other pages in collaboration with teams outside of the Communications team (e.g., Human Resources, Marketing)
- Construct, edit and proofread public affairs/relations messaging to reach external stakeholders
- Assist with media outreach and follow-up to promote the Beyond Finance brand
- Research consumer finance trends to create and update assets (e.g., one pagers, white papers)
- Work with Chief Communications Officer to research information for government relations efforts; may include collaboration with trade associations, lobbyists and legislative consultants to provide collateral for meetings
- Coordinate photo shoots and video shoots to help promote corporate storytelling
- Collaborate with team to execute public relations campaigns and grassroots efforts
Internal Communications
- Develop impactful communications that engage employees across multiple channels, including intranet, monthly employee newsletter, internal communications
- Work with team on strategic planning to support internal communications
- Track and report on the effectiveness of communications
- Maintain and help plan the internal communications annual calendar
- Perform other communication duties and assist team, as assigned
- Help promote a positive flow of information across the organization to align with Beyond Finance’s culture
- Participate in brainstorming sessions to create launches and plan events
Qualifications
- Knowledge of AP Style required
- Solid communication and relationship-building skills with all levels of employees, management and external stakeholders
- Strong writing, proofreading and editing skills
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Ability to collaborate with team members across multiple departments
- Great affinity for learning new programs and communications tools
- Able to communicate and work with all levels of employees, management and external stakeholders
- Keen attention to detail
- Effective time management skills and ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
- Exercise flexibility in a remote/hybrid working environment
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or related field
- Prior internship(s) in communications, public relations, marketing strongly preferred
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Why join us?
We are looking for great people to join a fast-paced, growing, and innovative business. For eligible fulltime employees, we offer:
- Considerable employer contributions for health, dental and vision programs
- Generous personal time-off
- 401(K) match
- Merit advancement opportunities
- Career development & training
More importantly, our team spirit and culture are what really sets us apart as a company. We’re a world-class company that loves what we do…and we have fun doing it!
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