Communications Lead (Contract – Hybrid, Chandler, AZ)

Location: Hybrid (Chandler, AZ)
Type: Full-time, Contract (Hourly, W2)
Benefits: Eligible
Duration: Interim support with potential for contract-to-hire
Travel: Must be open to travel

Overview

A fast-paced, innovation-driven organization is seeking a skilled Communications Lead to build and oversee strategic communications initiatives. This role is ideal for a communications professional who excels at connecting people to purpose, driving engagement, and amplifying brand presence across internal and external channels.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with business objectives and enterprise messaging.

• Lead internal communications to foster employee engagement, support cultural alignment, and drive change initiatives.

• Manage external communications including media relations, thought leadership, and brand storytelling.

• Oversee social media strategy and execution, including content creation, publishing, and engagement.

• Collaborate with leadership to develop clear, impactful messaging for employees, customers, and stakeholders.

• Create and manage content across multiple platforms including intranet, email, social media, and executive communications.

• Enhance leadership visibility through events, speaking engagements, and digital channels.

• Use data and feedback to measure communication effectiveness and optimize strategies.

• Work cross-functionally with department teams to ensure alignment and consistency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in communications, public relations, or marketing, ideally in a global or technical environment.

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

• Proven ability to lead integrated communications strategies across diverse audiences.

• Strong writing, storytelling, and content development skills.

• Experience managing social media strategy and execution, and digital communication tools and analytics.

• Comfortable working with senior leaders and external partners.

• Experience managing communications at a global scale.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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