Alphanumeric is hiring a COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST: II to work in Glen Allen, VA with an established stronghold in the financial and insurance industries.
Pay Range: $29 - $31
We are seeking an experienced Communications Partner to join our Technology organization on a short term contract (approximately four months). This role will support a blend of executive communications, change and transformation initiatives, and internal technology updates during a period of active technology and organizational change.
This is a hands on role for a seasoned communications professional who can quickly understand complex topics, partner with senior leaders and technical teams, and deliver clear, effective communications across multiple channels.
Contract Length: Approximately 4 months
Work Model: Hybrid onsite (mix of onsite and remote work)
What You'll Do:
Executive & Leadership Communications:
- Develop an early draft of a comprehensive communication strategy that is multi-faceted: department, all associates, daily technology operations, projects, etc.
- Draft and edit executive level communications including leadership updates, talking points, and town hall materials.
- Support development of presentations and briefing materials for Technology leaders.
- Translate complex technical and strategic topics into clear, audience appropriate messaging.
Change & Transformation Communications:
- Support communication efforts for technology transformation and organizational change initiatives.
- Develop and deliver communications across multiple channels (email, intranet, presentations, FAQs, visuals).
- Partner with change management and project teams to align messaging, timing, and delivery.
- Gather feedback and adjust messaging to improve clarity and engagement.
Internal Technology Communications:
- Create internal communications related to technology updates, releases, system changes, and planned maintenance.
- Support timely and accurate messaging during technology incidents or disruptions, as needed.
- Coordinate communications across initiatives to ensure consistency and avoid conflicts.
- Develop enablement and reference materials to support adoption of technology changes.
Required Experience & Skills:
- Demonstrated experience in a professional communications role supporting internal, executive, or organizational communications for technology, IT, or digital teams.
- Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences.
- Experience supporting change initiatives, transformations, or large scale programs.
- Familiarity with enterprise collaboration and communications tools (e.g., Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, intranet platforms).
- Ability to quickly understand and communicate technology related topics to non technical audiences.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with leaders, technical teams, and cross functional partners.
- Comfort working in fast paced, evolving environments.
- Ability to work in a hybrid onsite model.