Communications Specialist

Subsidiary: Colas Inc. (100) 

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Are you interested in an opportunity working for a company that puts the safety of their employees first, then you have stopped at the right careers site.  Colas USA companies are part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. The Colas Group is active in the construction and maintenance of road, air, rail and maritime transport infrastructure, urban development projects and recreational facilities. With 70,000 employees throughout 1,400 business units in 40 countries on 5 continents, the Colas Group carries out over 100,000 projects each year.

Colas Inc. offers competitive salary and benefits packages, along with in-house training, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.  

Must be able to meet all safety requirements including pre-employment fit and drug/alcohol testing.

The Communications Specialist develops and manages the communications strategy and all related duties for the organization.  Manages and administers the dissemination of corporate information or messaging internally and externally through various means to include social media & print.  Reports directly to the Vice President of Human Resources.

Essential Functions:

• Define and disseminate the annual communications action plan in alignment with Colas France and Colas Inc objectives
• Manage company projects where they relate to communications
• Website Management including coordinating with the subsidiaries to ensure continuity of branding, quality, and consistency
• Communication contact with Colas SA Communications Department(s)
• Content management for all print communications to include editing, coordination of layout with Graphic Designer, printing and mailing
• Social Media Management for Colas Inc.  Expertise and direction provided to the subsidiary companies.  Includes:  posting and management of content including Yammer, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Linked In, and Facebook
• Coordination and management of photography and guidelines for Colas USA and subsidiaries
• Coordination and management of videos and guidelines for Colas USA and subsidiaries
• Coordination and management of logos, signage, promotional products guidelines for Colas Inc. and subsidiaries
• Coordination and management of a media storage library to include all photography, videos, and logos ensuring correct formatting and guidelines
• Direct the activities, agenda, and decisions needed from the Communications Committee
• Create and lead a Social Media Task Force composed of delegates from subsidiaries
• Prepare, review and edit all press releases and organizational announcements for Colas USA and subsidiaries.
• Ensures communications are clear, thorough, on-brand, and seek to preserve the company's image.

Education and Minimum Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required
• At least 5 years of experience within the communications management profession.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Mastery of the various aspects of communication (corporate, external, internal)
• Excellent knowledge of the business and communications tools (events, sponsorship, press relations, brand management, crisis communication, communications plan, etc.)
• Excellent web and digital experience
• Excellent and proven vocabulary and writing skills
• Project management skills and experience leading workgroups that do not report to you
• Strong presentation skills and ability to work under stress and meet deadlines
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction/manufacturing concepts and principles
• Must be able to work autonomously and within an ambiguous environment 
• Able to perform complex tasks typically following established processes
• Leads and directs the work of vendors

Colas Inc. is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer dedicated to promoting diversity and maintaining a drug-free workplace. It is our policy to ensure that applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to their race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), immigration status, citizenship, genetic information, medical conditions, protected veteran status, uniform service member status, familial status, marital status, registered domestic partner status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants are treated on the basis of their job-related qualifications, ability and performance. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants and provide a workplace free of harassment and discrimination.  This Policy applies to aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here and here.  For notification on E-Verify click here and for information on Right to Work, click here. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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Colas Inc. will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. For more information, please click here.