About This Role
This contract role as an Internal Communications Specialist involves crafting engaging content to inform, inspire, and connect employees across a global organization. You will produce high-quality internal communications that bring the company's culture and strategy to life, with the potential for the role to transition to a permanent, full-time position in 2027.
Responsibilities
- Create engaging, authentic employee stories and compelling content that support business priorities, reflect Weir’s values, and strengthen employee connection, including newsletters, rewards and recognition communications, and executive messaging
- Plan and deliver communications across internal channels, partnering with stakeholders including senior leaders and regional communications specialists to execute campaigns that drive engagement and alignment
- Manage communications for strategic projects such as HR initiatives and transformation change programs
- Ensure all communications maintain a consistent voice, tone, and style aligned with Weir’s brand and communication standards, including executive presentations and management enablement packs
- Monitor engagement metrics and employee feedback using tools like Staffbase analytics to optimize content effectiveness and continuously improve communication outcomes
- Adapt campaigns based on insights to enhance future communications
- Work closely with global teams, including finance, operations, and special projects like Global Days (e.g., International Day of Women), sourcing stories and coordinating with a global network
- Demonstrate 100% commitment to zero harm behaviors in support of developing a world-class safety culture
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field
- Minimum of five years’ experience in agency or corporate communications, with a strong track record of creating and managing internal content
- Strong writing skills with a journalistic approach, capable of crafting mission-driven content and executive communications
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft SharePoint, Office 365, and experience with digital signage platforms or Staffbase
Nice to have:
- Experience reaching frontline employees in manufacturing environments and creating management enablement materials
- Video editing and graphic design skills to produce multimedia content
- Experience working on strategic change communications and HR-related projects
- Ability to create executive presentations and work with senior stakeholders on communication strategy and delivery
Benefits
- Opportunity to be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future
