Communications Specialist at Barrow Wise Consulting, LLC in Chicago, IL, USA

Job description

• Enjoy problem-solving, need a venue to display your creativity, and emerging technologies pique your interest; if so, Barrow Wise Consulting, LLC is for you. As a multi-disciplined leader, you understand the gifts that set you apart from everyone else. Demonstrate innovative solutions to our clients. Join Barrow Wise Consulting, LLC today.

Responsibilities

• The Communications Specialist will support Barrow Wise's Chicago Public Schools (CPS) project and perform the following duties:
• Design and execute communications strategies for technology initiatives that take into account the District's complex change agenda and the diverse needs of leadership and staff at all levels
• Driving consistency in communication frequency, type, style/format, and quality of content
• Provide writing and editing support for communication plan deliverables as well as for communications that support the department's operational tasks
• Manage and support the ITS Communications Processes and guidelines
• Work with internal clients to enable effective, timely, creative production and distribution of communications via appropriately selected channels to meet communication objectives
• Produce clear, concise, and compelling communication materials, including newsletters, emails, presentations, and intranet updates
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate technical information into easily understandable content
• Respond to requests for editing support
• Ensure all communications adhere to established branding standards and style
• Establish best practices for developing instructional content, including web-based tutorials, quick guides, and online videos
• Develop the CIO Newsletter, ITS Communications to the district and targeted groups, Slide Decks, and visual materials for the ITS Department and OCM Initiatives, OCM webpage on the Employee Intranet
• Establish best practices for OCM communications and streamline the intake process
• Develop style guide and templates for communications
• Increase awareness of ITS projects & initiatives
• Work remotely

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Change Management, Training, Information Technology, or a related field from an accredited College or University
• Minimum of four (4) years of professional experience with a background in change management, communications, or training
• Experience with eLearning software, such as Captivate or Camtasia, is preferred
• Web/Graphic design experience is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; capable of communicating, collaborating, and building relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to define problems, analyze data, and outline valid conclusions and action steps
• Ability to explain complex technical issues in a way that non-technical people can understand, as well as be able to explain customer needs and priorities in a way that technical people can understand
• Capacity to work on impromptu assignments with tight deadlines
• Propensity to quickly absorb new concepts and ideas
• Proficient knowledge of multiple graphic, reporting, and pagination software (i.e., Google Suite, Adobe, PowerPoint, and Word)

Skills

Preferred

• Web/Graphic design experience