Communications Coordinator
About the Job
Hello, potential PriceSmart candidate. We’re on a mission to hire the very best, and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize the greatest contributions to the company can come from anywhere in the organization, and we know that the next one could be yours! We are looking for a Communications Coordinator to join our Human Resources team. The Communications Coordinator will be responsible for creating compelling communications across 13 markets.
What's unique about this job (What you’ll do)
- Develop internal and external global communications.
- Acquire and maintain a detailed knowledge of the company’s policies, principles, and strategies, and keep up-to-date with relevant developments.
- Design the communications plan which includes topic, tone of voice, visuals, format and layout and distribution plan (channels, timing, etc.), which would then stream external channels and internal communication channels.
- Create meaningful, relevant, differentiating, and sustainable content that generates awareness, engages and inspires audiences.
- Position, write and edit materials nimbly and accurately; manage appropriate distribution in partnership with others on the team, the Communications team and/or various corporate teams as needed.
- Ability to write high-quality speeches, internal memos, and other pieces of communications for external speaking events, employee meetings, video scripts, social media, media by-lines, etc.
- Help maintain consistency in writing style across Global Resources, adhering to and promoting the divisions writing style guidelines.
- Ensure proper risk management by compliance with the various applicable rules/laws (e.g., cross-border, data protection, etc.).
- Stay current on trends, social issues, and industry news, and ensure the messaging reflects prevailing global sentiments and events.
Bring your passion and expertise (Who you are)
- Bachelor’s Degree or experience in Journalism, Communications, Writing, English, or related area preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years communication experience in a corporate or agency setting with strong storytelling skills.
- A genuine passion writing and communicating, with an impeccable ability to write engaging narrative stories.
- Expert in AP writing style and superb verbal, writing, editing and proofreading skills.
- In-depth knowledge of English, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
- A strategic perspective, creativity (can think out of the box), high attention to details, and strong leadership abilities.
- Outstanding communication and writing skills with editorial and content experience.
- Strong copywriting and storytelling skills required. Well versed in and strong interest in digital and social media marketing would be highly valuable.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative. Photography, videography and editing skills a plus.
- Bilingual (English – Spanish) required.
Some important intangibles
- You feel connected to our mission and values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Passion, Community and Continuous Improvement
- You are a self-starter who doesn’t need direct supervision to motivate you for success
- You enjoy sharing your quirkiness and talents with your coworkers
- Enjoy working hard
- Full of energy for the things one sees as challenging
- The ability to remain calm when dealing with unforeseen constraints.
The above description is designed to state the general nature and level of work performed in the function. It is not intended to contain or be construed as an exhaustive inventory of all job duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. A complete job description may be made available to you through the hiring process.
Our Commitment
We not only embrace and celebrate the diversity of our membership base and communities, but also strive to achieve the same in our employees. At PriceSmart, we are committed to equal employment opportunity, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or any other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Get to know us
PriceSmart was founded with a purpose: to inspire and impact the lives and businesses of our Members, our employees and our communities through the ethical delivery of the best quality goods and services at the lowest possible prices.
Throughout the years, we have constantly asked ourselves how we can do more and have a greater impact. We want to prove that we are a company that can grow, be profitable and do good in the world, and we have learned that it takes a great organizational culture to achieve that goal.
At PriceSmart, you can look forward to company events, anniversaries celebrating our employees with more than 20, or 30 years of tenure, volunteering and learning opportunities, and just great company filled with curious, kind folks. Dreaming up and sharing ideas aren’t responsibilities reserved for certain teams or leaders; the challenge of building our own culture is on all of our shoulders. That sense of community and belonging keeps us excited to walk through the door every day, wherever that door may be, in any of our 13 countries.