Communication Associate 2

The Communications Associate is responsible for maintaining and executing communications plans and programs in support of RSMs strategy. Theposition is responsible for supporting the communications team across various initiatives and projects; building strong relationships with stakeholders; andassisting in developing and executing multi-channel, compelling strategies, tactics, and deliverables to inform, engage and inspire stakeholders to align to firm strategies andbusinessobjectives.

Content creation and management - 30%

• Create content for internal and external audiences andmanagedistributionusingthefirmstools whilemaintaining compliance with firmgovernanceandbranding.
• Proofreadandedit content, createinternaltemplatesperRSMbrandguidelines.
• Publishcontentthroughthefirmscommunicationsplatforms,suchasSharePoint,RSMPower,Viva Engage.
• Compileandevaluatereportsoncontentperformance todetermineeffectiveness and recommend improvements.

Assist planning and execution - 40%

• Assist in developing and executing internal and external communications strategies and tactics to inform, engage and inspire employees to feel connected and willing to advocate for the firm.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams toensure integration and seamless delivery of approved communications to intended audiences.
• Coordinate the timely distribution of internal communication campaigns.

Assistadhocprojects - 20%

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assistothergroups/projects with:
• Interviewing,drafting,editing,andpublishing.
• Talkingpoints,Q&A,announcements, PowerPoint presentations, podcast and video scripting and recording.

Continuous improvement - 5%

• Leverage communications assessments and metrics to suggest and implement enhancements to communications practices.
• Actively participate in communication team meetings to continually share ideas and insights to improve communication processes, tools, and results.

Stakeholder management -5%

• Activelybuildrelationshipswithteammembers andkeystakeholders.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

(MUST NOTE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED)

Requires graduation in Communications, English, Journalism or Marketing

TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS

(MUST NOTE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED)

Requires:

• Advanced Microsoft Office and social media skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to adapt writing style to the intended audience(s)
• Proven track record of exercising sound judgment in communicating with internal and external audiences.
• Ability to operate with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to foster and execute solutions.

EXPERIENCE

(MUST NOTE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED)

Requires:

• 3-5 years of experience working with business teams to develop communications that help achieve desired results.
• Experience working with digital content and platforms with strong analytical mindset.
• Effective presentation and communication skills
• Ability to learn new subject areas quickly.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

(MUST NOTE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED)

Requires:

• Ability to work autonomously and exhibit a professional demeanor to internal and external clients.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple requests from various sources.
• Strong organizational and time management skills