Summary
Description
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
This role may be performed in a hybrid capacity from any Jacobs location.
You see every day as an opportunity to make the world better, more connected, more sustainable. You have big dreams that can make a big impact – and at Jacobs, you can make them real. Discover ways to expand your experience, advance your thinking, and take on new responsibilities across our global network – with a team that’s inspiring and supporting you.
In the role of Specialist, you’ll partner closely with the Global Communications team to drive engagement and understanding with messages that inspire, instruct and unify our 45,000 employees around the world. This means educating, informing and connecting the dots so our leadership and enterprise functions are working together to develop unified priorities and initiatives and communicating those efforts in clear and consistent ways.
This role works across the global communications team supporting executive communications, global events, learning and talent development as well as ongoing efforts such as fostering our Culture of Caring and health, safety and security priorities. Your success is grounded in your ability to listen, question and consult, make connections, and prioritize so we’re able to roll out initiatives and efforts in a streamlined and organized way. Ultimately, you’ll help translate complex and often sensitive information into crisp, clear written communications coupled with innovative design and delivery.
As a Specialist, Global Communications, you’ll
- Partner with our global communications leaders to deliver strategic communication initiatives, following best practices when it comes to effective storytelling, message frequency, channel selection, metrics, and Jacobs’ brand guidelines
- Develop first-draft content of executive communications, both routine and as needed, including video scripts and town hall presentations
- Support strategic positioning and voice of executive leadership on internal platforms
- Prepare internal talking points, FAQs and briefing materials to align leaders on company priorities and key initiatives
- Research previous initiatives and competitor examples when it comes to current issues and changing global dynamics
- Lead organization efforts for priority initiatives as they arise for executive leaders as well as our company strategy
- Support communications for our newly unified Health, Safety, Security and Enterprise Quality organization
- Create clear, actionable communications around global efforts that enhance our commitment to safety, including BeyondExcellence, BeyondZero and Health and Safety
- Help draft summary communications for individual initiatives around progress, what’s been achieved and what’s still to come
- Track communication and business metrics to identify key learnings, trends, and opportunities for improvement
- Build consensus and exert influence without direct authority
- Thrive in a dynamic and evolving work environment
- Demonstrate excellent organization and time management skills
- Deliver projects successfully whether working independently or with a team in a way that’s proactive, results-oriented, and deadline-driven
- Exhibit an innate curiosity and desire to learn; always looking for ways to improve and innovate
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Here's what you'll need
- Established experience in marketing, communications and project management
- A writer who can expertly craft communications in the most simple, clear and straightforward manner
- Proven and successful track record of project-management capabilities, moving projects forward with an eye on what’s next as well as what’s to come
Ideally, you’ll also have:
- Knowledge of AP style
- Experience with website/content management, executive communications and change management
Jacobs’ health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $68,900.00 to $120,500.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.
