Target - Sr. Specialist Internal Communications

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PRIMARY FUNCTION

* Develop and implement senior management communication strategies and messages.
* Create communication plans and strategies that support business objectives and reinforce company culture, vision and values.
* Provide excellent client service.
* Approach all projects with a strategic orientation.
* May lead a team of communication professionals.



PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
Senior Executive Support

* Work as internal business partner providing strategic counsel to senior management on issues, business opportunities, special projects and high-level communications.
* Provide communication counsel to assigned client groups, applying detailed understanding and knowledge of both business and business needs.
* Develop client relationship as trusted business advisor.


Communication Planning and Implementation

* Research, design and implement successful communication plans on a variety of topics and initiatives (including goals, objectives, tactics, timing and measurement) to increase team member engagement.
* Manage the development and appropriate dissemination of highly sensitive business information.
* Manage the strategic speechwriting process for assigned clients including gathering executive input, conducting research, engaging resources to develop draft speech, create supporting visuals and finalizing speech in time and within budget.
* Measure and evaluate effectiveness of communication strategies.
* Research, write/edit and manage production of articles for internal publications.


Team Management

* Act as back-up for Manager with senior-most clients, and independently manage own senior executive relationship(s).
* Share best practices with counterparts at the other operating companies.
* May lead team of communication professionals as a supervisor.


REPORTING/WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal:

* Report to Manager, Internal Communications
* Develop extensive relationships within IC as well as within assigned client groups
* Serve as first point of contact for assigned senior executive(s)


External:

* Manage and provide work direction to vendors

SKILLS/ABILITIES
o Four to six years experience in communications field.
o Strong verbal communication skills.
o Excellent communication planning skills.
o Possess sound judgment in decision making.
o Can quickly solve problems, takes risks and identifies contingency plans when necessary.
o Ability to develop and present a compelling case for a new idea.
o Advanced presentation, writing and interpersonal skills.
o Solid project management skills and experience including ability to manage extremely complex projects.
o Adaptability to quickly shift number of clients and number of projects.
o Ability to make decisions independently.
o Skilled in identifying trends and applying them to business strategies.
o Ability to work with individuals from diverse areas and different levels within the company, from senior leaders to individual contributors.
o Understanding of and experience with communication disciplines such as graphic design, advertising, marketing, public relations and print/video production.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Requirements:
o Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Communications, Journalism, Advertising, English or Public Relations.
o Strategic thinking skills to anticipate client needs and proactively implement solutions.
o Strong verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills.
o Excellent organizational, project management and problem solving skills.
o Solid understanding of the Target Corporation brand and developing knowledge of brand management.

Desired Requirements:
o Retail environment experience.
o Vendor and budget management strength.

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