Corporate Communications Specialist

EarthKind is looking for a Corporate Communications Specialist for either its Mooresville, North Carolina or its Bismarck, North Dakota location .

This is an exempt, salaried, full-time position with competitive compensation, benefits, and a bonus.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

There is something very special inside our company. You can see it reflected in our products, our way of doing business and our relationships with stakeholders. Since its establishment in 2000, EarthKind prides itself on making natural effective in the retail CPG pest control category. Our products are FIRST in safety, efficacy and customer delight.

Our corporate culture and values are based on learning (continuous improvement and innovation – we call it LEAN), accountability (focus and discipline at doing what you rock at – we call it MEAN), and purpose (working together to create a kinder earth – we call it ALL ABOUT GREEN). We energize and empower people by giving everyone the freedom to build the career of their dreams, by engaging their whole-self in their jobs. Our leaders are accessible and supportive of your growth and development. We listen with empathy and together discover new possibilities and opportunities.

Earth-Kind, Inc., headquartered in Bismarck, ND, is the leader in preventive pest control and the fastest growing retail pest control brands. Earth-Kind has been recognized as one of the 5000 fastest growing companies in the USA by INC. The CEO, Kari Warberg Block, has been named to the ‘top 3’ small business leaders in the USA by SBA, and selected by EY to the Winning Woman Program.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Corporate Communications Specialist is a detail oriented communicator with excellent cost management and creativity skills responsible for coordinating the communications output within EarthKind; Serves as principal media spokesperson and directs all aspects of media relations; Manages the dissemination of critical company news, including crisis communications; Manages social media strategy, programs and platforms; Develop and executes public relations strategy and activities; Creates and delivers emails, direct mail, brochures, newsletters, press releases, news posts, and social posts for a market leader in retail pest control solutions.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field.

2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Experience

Must have experience with a company utilizing best practices and market leading communications practices, procedures, and programs.

Strong background in strategic marketing, media relations, and event planning.

Project management experience a plus.

Must have PC proficiency with various software applications to include MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS (critical success factors)

• Strong and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment.
• Exhibit a confident and mature approach; tact and diplomacy
• Great attention to detail.
• Experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Possess a certain degree of creativity and latitude.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Coordinate creation of marketing and promotional materials, both print and electronic.
• Plan and deliver educational materials for web, employees, sales agents, and consumers.
• Assist in the creation and delivery of press releases, media relations content, case studies, white papers, executive bios, corporate newsletter content, social media content, and speaking proposals.
• Work with advertisers for timely and useable ad submissions.
• Copyedit, proofread, and revise communications.
• Help design and launch email marketing campaigns with external agency partners, and retailers, as digital specialist backup.
• Recommend, implement and maintain site copy consistency, and operation, in cooperation with external partners, as digital specialist backup.
• Create company literature and other forms of communication, with external agency partner.
• Prepare briefing materials for Kari’s appearances.
• Assist Kari’s assistant in coordinating scheduling and logistics.
• Work with manager and business units to determine event budget and manage expenses to that budget as required.
• Promote products and services through public relations initiatives.
• Help develop marketing communications campaigns.
• Develop master list of thought leadership materials for CEO to deploy.
• Identify, develop and execute communications strategy for key media contacts and customer references, in tandem with external PR partner
• Research media coverage and industry trends.
• Develop fresh story ideas, as assigned.
• Conduct extensive media outreach, as directed.
• Coordinate conference, trade shows, and press interviews.
• Prepare agendas and conduct research.
• Other duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the Director of Sales and Marketing, and will directly interface with the CEO.

OTHER

Please provide a cover letter with your resume submission.

There is no relocation assistance associated with this job posting.

Earth-Kind, Inc. is an EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer).

Please visit us @ http://www.earthkind.com/about-us/career-opportunities for more details about this and other EarthKind employment opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:

• Bachelor’s

Required experience:

• Marketing Communications: 2 years