Job Title:
Marketing Communications Specialist - Executive Communications
Department:
Communications & Corporate Affairs
Country:
United States of America
State/Province:
Arkansas
City:
Lowell
Full/Part Time:
Full time
Job Summary:
Under general supervision, this position will support executive communications and enterprise-wide strategic initiatives by developing content, coordinating programs and executing high-impact communications across internal and external channels.
This role works closely with senior leaders and stakeholders across the business to translate executive-level strategy into clear, compelling messaging that drives alignment, engagement and results.
The Marketing Communications Specialist will play a key role in shaping how strategy comes to life for employees, working on high-visibility initiatives and supporting executive programs in a fast-paced environment.
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft executive communications for executive-level programs, including leadership messages, scripts and internal announcements
- Support executive thought leadership efforts, including speaking engagements, LinkedIn content and media opportunities
- Assist in the development and execution of strategic communications plans aligned to enterprise priorities
- Contribute to storytelling initiatives that highlight employee impact, innovation and company strategy
- Assist in managing enterprise campaigns, live events and company initiatives, including project coordination across cross-functional teams through project management tools to track progress and deliverables
- Ensure alignment across internal communication channels, including activation and timing of messaging
- Manage deliverables such as agendas, presentations and supporting materials
- Maintain executive communications reporting and ongoing program reporting to inform strategy and continuous improvement
- Maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for executive communications programs
- Manage executive materials, including bios, headshots and communication assets
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, English or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least 1 - 3 years of related work experience in corporate communications, public relations, content creation, editing, publishing, planning and project management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of internal and change communications best practices
- Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects
- Ability to collaborate across teams and work with senior stakeholders and executive leaders
This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.
Compensation:
Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.
Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.
Education:
Bachelors: Business Communications (Required), Bachelors: English (Required), Bachelors: Marketing (Required), Bachelors: Mass Communication (Required), Bachelors: Public Relations (Required), GED (Required), High School (Required)
Work Experience:
Communications, Marketing
Job Opening ID:
00632335 Marketing Communications Specialist - Executive Communications (Open)
“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”
J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.
