Chalk Mountain is a leading provider of transportation and logistics services to the oilfield service industry based out of Fort Worth, Texas. Chalk is currently seeking a Communications Specialist.
At Chalk Mountain, the Communications Specialist directs the company’s overall communication programs, social media and employee engagement initiatives. This position develops and guides strategy for all internal and external communications and messaging to consistently articulate the company’s mission and brand. The Communications Specialist will serve a vital role in improving communication throughout the organization, improve employee morale and retention, drive employee engagement, reinforce brand identity and value.
This position will work closely with the senior leadership team within the organization as the communications partner on a variety of strategic initiatives and directly manages the company’s communication activities. Additionally, this person will oversee and provide support to other departments and staff for communications messaging but by also engaging with employees in the field.
Job Description:
Plan, write, and direct the creation of compelling materials to various audiences including current employees and potential employees, about the company’s mission, values and brand identity.
Develop and manage all aspects of the communications process to ensure that the initiative is on task, message, and adhering to deadlines. Proactively communicates with senior leadership by providing metrics and updates.
Build and maintain relationships throughout the organization to manage internal and external messaging and channels, including email and newsletter and digital signage, as well as media relations (traditional and social). For example:
- Develop, execute, and evaluate internal communications strategy, ensuring that business goals, initiatives and people news are communicated regularly and effectively.
- Develop employee engagement plans and campaigns to inspire and engage employees.
- Work with senior leadership team on devising plans for reputation management internally and externally.
- Manage all social media content and brand identity, including assisting with developing content, posting, managing outside advertising agency and monitoring of feedback.
- Work with and coordinate videographer to create and edit content.
- Partner with the Recruiting team to ensure web content and social media is up to date and relevant to improve recruiting efforts and increase a sense of community.
- Partner with Human Resources in communication of Health and Wellness Programs to employees.
- Assist in care and engagement of employees by supporting employee relations efforts.
- Work with the company’s safety team to improve driver safety and engagement and reduce safety incidents.
- Develop training videos, webinars, and other distance-learning materials as needed.
- Handles other communications responsibilities as need arises.
Qualifications:
- Available to work full time in the office
- Education - BA/BS Degree – Preferred Human Resources, Communications or Marketing background
- Minimum 3 years of successful work experience in managing communications.
- Proven verbal and written skills.
- Strong Graphic Design capabilities- Canva photo and video skills required, Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop also preferred
- Proficient in applicable technology programs (Microsoft Office, Adobe, Canva) and applications, including various social media platforms.
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to travel up to 25%
