Job Description

This role in summary

This communications position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and  to make a lasting difference at a leading global appliance company whose vision every day is to be in constant pursuit of improving life at home.

The Communications Specialist will drive multi-platform communication campaigns and initiatives to engage employees across multiple shifts at Whirlpool Corporation’s [LOCATION] Manufacturing Operations. The successful candidate will create and execute strategic communications that engage the internal workforce, support business objectives, and promote strong community relations. This role is a part of a larger network of high performing communicators who serve our manufacturing workforce across the U.S.

Your responsibilities will include

What You Will Do

Deliver clear, engaging communications across multiple digital, visual and some print touch points. 

Support internal multimedia communications campaigns - with an emphasis on infographic, visual, and video content mix - that connect across all communications platforms including intranet, cloud-based video bulletin board systems, and print.

Enable compelling content for Whirlpool’s internal communication platform to inform and engage employees  in support of business objectives.

Collaborate with Whirlpool’s broader U.S. Manufacturing Communications team to efficiently create and leverage standardized multimedia communications for use across all U.S. plants. 

Collect data to measure ongoing communications and campaign effectiveness. 

Coordinate with plant functional leaders to ensure timely, informational, educational, and engaging communications to support the business.

Support onsite leadership team with communications needs. 

Support community events with communications to build awareness, amplify the event and reinforce community engagement in partnership with HR initiatives to engage the workforce in support.

Support Whirlpool’s Community Relations donations initiatives, maintain accurate records, and help share community relations stories with internal and external audiences.

Be available to work extended hours on any shift, if needed.

Minimum requirements

What You Need To Succeed 

Evidence of clear, concise writing skills

Ability to maximize social media methods and online communications tools for internal audiences

Digital-first mindset

Outside of the box thinking

Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work well with all levels of the organization

Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, presentation).  

Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines with great attention to detail

Possess a strong character and high level of integrity; has strong confidence in holding business-confidential information

Broad problem-solving and strategic thinking capabilities

Self-starter, autonomous, responsive, team player

Experience with Google Suite preferred

Experience with digital campaigns with proven results is preferred

Video creation, visual graphics, presentation, and infographic skills are a plus

Preferred skills and experiences

Education 

Communications, Social Media, Graphic Design, Marketing or related education is preferred.