communications specialist

General Accountabilities The Communications Specialist is responsible for supporting the execution of the organization's internal and external communications initiatives through the development of high-quality communications, presentations, and corporate content that inform, engage, and connect employees and external audiences. Reporting to the Communications Lead, this role partners with departments across the organization to translate complex business, operational, and technical information into clear, compelling, and audience-focused communications. The Communications Specialist serves as a trusted communications resource, managing internal communication channels, supporting social media and digital communications, maintaining and updating the CSV website, and partnering with business units to develop presentations, business cases, briefing materials, and leadership communications. The role also provides communications support for organizational initiatives, change management activities, and community engagement efforts while ensuring consistency with the company's brand, voice, and strategic priorities. This role requires a highly organized, collaborative, and creative communications professional with strong writing skills, sound judgment, and critical thinking abilities. The successful candidate is comfortable working with leaders including the C-Suite, proactively identifying communication opportunities, and contributing ideas that strengthen employee engagement, corporate reputation, and organizational effectiveness. This role enables *Creating Shared Value *by fostering meaningful connections between the organization, its employees, communities, and partners through clear, authentic, and impactful communications that strengthen trust, enhance engagement, support informed decision-making, and reinforce the company's purpose, culture, and reputation. Key Accountabilities: * Execute internal and external communications strategies, initiatives, and communication plans in alignment with organizational priorities. * Draft, edit, and proofread a wide range of communications materials, including employee communications, leadership messages, business updates, reports, presentations, announcements, and corporate publications. * Develop clear and compelling content tailored to a variety of audiences across the organization. * Assist departments in translating technical, operational, and business information into effective communications materials. * Providing back-up support to Communications Lead, execute crisis and emergency communications by developing, coordinating, and distributing timely, accurate, and consistent communications during incidents or emerging issues * Conduct research and gather information to support communications recommendations and initiatives. * Act as a backup resource for the Communications Lead during absences or peak periods. * Coordinate and manage the organization's internal newsletter and other recurring communication channels. * Lead the editorial planning process by identifying, gathering, and developing content from across the business. * Chair or coordinate editorial committee meetings and work with stakeholders to maintain a robust content pipeline. * Identify and develop stories that highlight employee achievements, business successes, operational milestones, and Creating Shared Value initiatives. * Ensure communications are aligned with corporate brand standards and messaging. * Create and enhance presentations, reports, and communication materials. * Support leaders in preparing presentations for employees, leadership meetings, conferences, industry events, and community stakeholders. * Transform complex information into visually compelling and audience-appropriate presentations. * Assist with the preparation of business cases, briefing notes, memos, and correspondence. * Conduct research and gather information to support communications recommendations and initiatives. * Support t