Communications Specialist

Communication Specialist Location: Hybrid in Chicago (Naperville)Duration: 12 Month ContractSchedule: Full TimePay: $65-$75/hrExperience: 10+ yearsIndustry: Global High Tech, Industrial Systems, Semiconductor, Data Center, Electronics, Manufacturing, or CPGPosition OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Communication Specialist to support strategic marketing initiatives within a growing high tech and industrial business. This role will focus on expanding market presence, strengthening brand positioning, developing value propositions, and coordinating global marketing initiatives across multiple workstreams.The ideal candidate is a well rounded marketer with a strong combination of marketing communications, portfolio strategy, campaign management, project management, brand positioning, and agency management experience. Experience working across global markets and with complex B2B products or industrial technologies is highly preferred.Key Responsibilities• Lead and coordinate multiple global marketing workstreams and strategic initiatives• Develop and refine portfolio strategy, brand positioning, messaging, and value propositions• Support marketing content development across websites, social media, customer presentations, and tradeshows• Partner with internal marketing, digital, web, content, sales, and technology teams to execute campaigns• Manage relationships and deliverables with external agency partners and consulting partners• Support account based marketing and integrated marketing campaigns across internal and external channels• Develop sales enablement materials and customer facing content that clearly communicates product and portfolio value• Support brand transitions and integration activities associated with business acquisitions• Coordinate cross functional teams and help keep complex projects and workstreams moving forward• Prepare executive presentations, reporting, and project updates using PowerPoint and Microsoft Office• Collaborate with global business leaders and stakeholders across multiple markets• Help establish and develop marketing capabilities within an evolving global high tech businessQualifications• 10+ years of marketing experience with a strong background in marketing communications and strategy• Global marketing experience is required• Experience managing multiple projects, workstreams, and cross functional stakeholders• Strong experience with brand positioning, messaging, value propositions, and portfolio strategy• Experience managing marketing campaigns and agency partners• Strong understanding of digital marketing, web, social media, and tradeshow marketing• Excellent presentation and communication skills• Strong PowerPoint and Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and Word• Experience supporting sales enablement and customer facing marketing initiatives• B2B marketing experience preferred• Experience in global high tech, industrial systems, semiconductor, data center, electronics, or manufacturing environments highly preferred• CPG experience will also be considered, particularly for candidates with strong global marketing experience• Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, brand transitions, or organizational change is highly preferred• Ability to operate strategically while also managing day to day execution across multiple workstreams