Starkey Hearing Technologies
Sr Communication Specialist
Starkey Hearing Technologies, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States, 55344
Starkey Hearing is hiring a Senior Communications Specialist at our Global Headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN.Are you a creative storyteller with a talent for crafting compelling narratives and building strong relationships? Starkey is seeking a Senior Communication Specialist who will be responsible for executing communications strategies designed to elevate and enhance the Starkey brand, including public/media relations activities, awards submissions, social media, internal and external email communication, and event activations. In this role you will work closely with the Communications Manager to implement communications strategies for Starkey.
At Starkey, we are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. As a world leader in the manufacturing and delivering of advanced hearing solutions, we go to work each day to ensure every person on the planet has the opportunity to hear their very best. Founded in 1967, Starkey is known for its innovative design, development and distribution of comprehensive digital hearing systems.Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Starkey has more than 5,000 employees globally, operates 29+ facilities and does business in more than 100 markets worldwide. Here's a video about the people behind Starkey's groundbreaking innovation:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjhRQ7qzlI0
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Organize and execute public relations activities for professional and consumer audiencesProvide strategic thinking and input on public relations activities and work with the Communications Manager to integrate communication strategies across public relations, internal, online and social media avenuesIdentify compelling stories to increase brand awarenessWrite and distribute targeted press materials to trade and consumer media
Manage Starkey's awards programResearch and write nominations for key product, executive and company awardsTrack placements and manage budget
Provide social media strategy and implementation support to communications teamWrite, edit social posts when neededCollaborate with other Communications professionals on implementation
Plan and execute external and internal communications campaignsWrite icommunications for intranet and emailsSupport Communications professionals on posting and distribution
Provide proofreading support for all marketing materials as neededProofread as neededProvide support to Marketing Proofreader when needed
Occasional event supportStaff some events to capture stories and images
Other duties/responsibilities as assignedJOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education, Certification and Experience Requirements
Education4-year college degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Business or related field
Experience5-7 years of experience in Public Relations, Communications or Marketing required. Hearing industry experience preferred. Agency experience preferred.
Knowledge / Technical Requirements
Knowledge of computer tools requiredKnowledge of media databases and media monitoring tools preferredCompetencies, Skills & Abilities
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills in English requiredWillingness to immerse in hearing aid industryTeam playerAbility to organize and execute plans efficiently
#LI-HW1
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
At Starkey, we are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. As a world leader in the manufacturing and delivering of advanced hearing solutions, we go to work each day to ensure every person on the planet has the opportunity to hear their very best. Founded in 1967, Starkey is known for its innovative design, development and distribution of comprehensive digital hearing systems.Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Starkey has more than 5,000 employees globally, operates 29+ facilities and does business in more than 100 markets worldwide. Here's a video about the people behind Starkey's groundbreaking innovation:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjhRQ7qzlI0
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Organize and execute public relations activities for professional and consumer audiencesProvide strategic thinking and input on public relations activities and work with the Communications Manager to integrate communication strategies across public relations, internal, online and social media avenuesIdentify compelling stories to increase brand awarenessWrite and distribute targeted press materials to trade and consumer media
Manage Starkey's awards programResearch and write nominations for key product, executive and company awardsTrack placements and manage budget
Provide social media strategy and implementation support to communications teamWrite, edit social posts when neededCollaborate with other Communications professionals on implementation
Plan and execute external and internal communications campaignsWrite icommunications for intranet and emailsSupport Communications professionals on posting and distribution
Provide proofreading support for all marketing materials as neededProofread as neededProvide support to Marketing Proofreader when needed
Occasional event supportStaff some events to capture stories and images
Other duties/responsibilities as assignedJOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education, Certification and Experience Requirements
Education4-year college degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Business or related field
Experience5-7 years of experience in Public Relations, Communications or Marketing required. Hearing industry experience preferred. Agency experience preferred.
Knowledge / Technical Requirements
Knowledge of computer tools requiredKnowledge of media databases and media monitoring tools preferredCompetencies, Skills & Abilities
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills in English requiredWillingness to immerse in hearing aid industryTeam playerAbility to organize and execute plans efficiently
#LI-HW1
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)