Communications Sr Associate 1

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

The Communications Senor Associate 1 is responsible for maintaining and executing communications plans and programs in support of RSM’s strategy. Theposition is responsible for supporting the communications team across various initiatives and projects; building strong relationships with stakeholders; andassisting in developing and executing multi-channel, compelling strategies, tactics, and deliverables to inform, engage and inspire stakeholders to align to firm strategies andbusinessobjectives.

Essential Duties

Content creation and management

• Create content for internal and external audiences and manage distribution using the firm’s tools while maintaining compliance with firm governance and branding.
• Proofread and edit content, create internal templates per RSM brand guidelines.
• Publish content through the firm’s communications platforms, such as SharePoint, RSM Power, Viva Engage.
• Compile and evaluate reports on content performance to determine effectiveness and recommend improvements.

Assist planning and execution

• Assist in developing and executing internal and external communications strategies and tactics to inform, engage and inspire employees to feel connected and willing to advocate for the firm.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams toensure integration and seamless delivery of approved communications to intended audiences.
• Coordinate the timely distribution of internal communication campaigns.

Assistadhocprojects

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assistothergroups/projects with:

• Interviewing,drafting,editing,andpublishing.
• Talkingpoints,Q&A,announcements, PowerPoint presentations, podcast and video scripting and recording.

Continuous improvement

• Leverage communications assessments and metrics to suggest and implement enhancements to communications practices.
• Actively participate in communication team meetings to continually share ideas and insights to improve communication processes, tools, and results.

Stakeholder management

• Activelybuildrelationshipswithteammembers andkeystakeholders.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

Requires graduation in Communications, English, Journalism or Marketing

TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS

• Advanced Microsoft Office and social media skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to adapt writing style to the intended audience(s)
• Proven track record of exercising sound judgment in communicating with internal and external audiences.
• Ability to operate with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to foster and execute solutions.

EXPERIENCE

• 4-6 years of experience working with business teams to develop communications that help achieve desired results.
• Experience working with digital content and platforms with strong analytical mindset.
• Effective presentation and communication skills
• Ability to learn new subject areas quickly.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Ability to work autonomously and exhibit a professional demeanor to internal and external clients.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple requests from various sources.
• Strong organizational and time management skills

You want your next step to be the right one. You’ve worked hard to get where you are today. And now you’re ready to use your unique skills, talents and personality to achieve great things. RSM is a place where you are valued as an individual, mentored as a future leader, and recognized for your accomplishments and potential. Working directly with clients, key decision makers and business owners across various industries and geographies, you’ll move quickly along the learning curve and our clients will benefit from your fresh perspective.

Experience RSM. Experience the power of being understood.