Internal Communications Specialist
Posted on: 31 Aug 2021
Chicago, IL
Job Description
Principal Responsibilities:
Internal communications: Develop and implement a global employee communications strategy in support of Farnell and closely aligned with Avnet corporate strategy - including planning, logistics, and content development for employee meetings and events.
Executive communications: Work closely with Farnell executives on messaging strategy, development, and delivery across all mediums , preparing senior leaders for presentations (town halls, team meetings, etc) to help ensure narratives are consistent and effective.
Employee engagement: Communicate and coordinate internal programs, such as diversity and inclusion initiatives, change management, environmental, social and governance (ESG) and employee recognition programs.
Writing and content development: Create compelling, relevant, timely content, stories, emails and messaging; proof and edit; and manage the company's intranet.
Global alignment: As a member of the Avnet Global Communications team, you'll ensure strategy and content aligns with Avnet global communications strategy and messaging.
Job Level Specifications:
Extensive knowledge and application of principles, theories and concepts. Complete knowledge of all job functions and the broad industry best practices, techniques and standards.
Develops solutions to complex problems where analysis of situations and/or data requires in-depth evaluation of variables. Determine best approach to achieve results and provide suggestions to improve policies and procedures.
Work is performed independently and requires the exercise of judgment and discretion. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments. Work may be reviewed at a high-level.
May represent the organization as a primary contact on assignments and/or projects. Interacts with senior professionals and management and frequently coordinates work between departments or organizations.
Actions may impact the organization. Failure to accomplish work will result in the inability to reach crucial organizational goals. Erroneous decisions may have a prolonged effect resulting in the expenditure of substantial resources.
Work Experience:
Typically 5+ years with bachelor's or equivalent.
Education and Certification(s):
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Experience in highly complex organizations with the ability to manage conflicting priorities, multiple stakeholder groups, and deadlines on multiple projects and tasks.
Strong collaborator able to gain support and buy-in from colleagues across the organization.
Experience working on a team including global/remote employees.
Avnet
Phoenix, AZ
Avnet, Inc., a technology solutions company, distributes electronic components worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Electronic Components and Premier Farnell. The Electronic Components segment markets and sells semiconductors; electronic components, including interconnect, passive, and electromechanical devices; and other integrated components from electronic component manufacturers.
It also offers design chain support that provides engineers with technical design solutions; engineering and technical resources to support product design, bill of materials development, and technical education and training; and supply chain solutions that provide support and logistical services to original equipment manufacturers, electronic manufacturing service providers, and electronic component manufacturers. In addition, this segment provides integrated solutions, such as technical design, integration, and assembly of embedded products, systems, and solutions primarily for industrial applications, as well as for intelligent embedded and innovative display solutions comprising touch and passive displays.
Further, it develops and manufactures standard board and industrial subsystems, and application-specific devices that enable it to produce systems tailored to specific customer requirements. This segment serves various markets, including automotive, medical, defense, and aerospace. The Premier Farnell segment distributes kits, tools, and electronic and industrial automation components to engineers and entrepreneurs. Avnet, Inc. was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
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IndustryInformation Technology
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No. of Employees15, 400
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