Communication Specialist I

Job Description and Responsibilities:

The Communications Specialist I supports a variety initiatives related to internal/organizational communications, such as editing /writing short internal news copy, maintaining and loading content for Sharepoint website and online portals, creating and editing videos, meeting and event support and survey/report creation, campus TV network loading, budget set up and PO tracking, global email distribution and DL management, and ad hoc world HQ employee and communications team requests. 

The ideal candidate for this role will tackle both project-oriented communications assignments and customer service/administrative requests with enthusiasm and excellence. This individual must be a team player and possess sound judgment and discretion, and must demonstrate the ability to independently assess and resolve issues under pressure. This professional will have regular contact with senior management within the organization and will coordinate multiple vendors. 

Specific Skill Sets Required: 

•Advanced computer skills (Excel, Power Point, MS Word, SharePoint, and Photoshop ) 

•Budget tracking (advanced Excel), project tracking and reporting (Ariba) 

•Travel (JJTO) and expenses (GRX) 

•Outlook calendar management, and meeting set-up 

•Event planning, coordination and logistics: meetings, web conferencing, and town halls. 

•SharePoint content management, posting, and picture preparation 

•Demonstrated ability to work in teams or independently as needed 

•Ability to optimize presentations and reports 

•Strong people skills and ability to communicate with internal and external resources 

•Experience supporting global organizations a plus 

Education: Bachelors in Communications or equivalent. 

Experience: 1-3 years communications or related experience required, Internal J&J communications/marketing experience preferred.