Communications Specialist (Lake County) Job at The Planet Group, Lake County, IL

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  • The Planet Group
  • Lake County, IL

Job Description

The Planet Group is seeking a Communications Specialist to join one of our well-known global pharmaceutical clients.

  • Pay : $23-$25/hr depending on experience (W2and benefit options)
  • Location : Hybrid (Mettawa, Il)
  • Duration : 2 years to start (potential to extend /convert)

The Communications Specialist will work with cross-functional leaders to support impactful communication initiatives for our sales and marketing team

Communications Specialist Responsibilities

  • Support the planning, development, and execution of internal communications initiatives across multiple departments.
  • Craft clear, engaging, and effective messaging for various communication channels (e.g., newsletters, text messages, presentations, SharePoint content, videos, internal campaigns).
  • Leverage digital tools such as Canva, Suno AI, and other emerging platforms to enhance the creativity, quality, and accessibility of communication materials.
  • Assist in the creation and editing of multimedia assetsincluding written, visual, audio, and video contentto drive employee engagement.
  • Collaborate with team leads to understand business goals and translate them into compelling, user-friendly digital communication materials.
  • Contribute innovative ideas for special projects, digital campaigns, and ad-hoc communication needs.
  • Maintain consistency in brand voice, visual identity, and messaging across all communication platforms.

Communications Specialist Qualifications:

  • Experience: 13 years
  • Comfortable using AI tools for content creation and sharing best practices.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience creating content for digital and print channels (portfolio samples encouraged).
  • Familiarity or proficiency with digital content platforms such as Canva, Suno AI, video editing tools, or social/enterprise communication systems (training available).
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects.
  • Creative thinker with a collaborative mindset and eagerness to explore emerging communication technologies.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with SharePoint is a plus.
  • Bachelors degree in communications, Marketing, Journalism, Digital Media, or related field.

  • Portfolio ExpectationsEssential: Examples of content creation (video, email, social media).
  • Nice to Have:
  • Video-based work (static or simple edits).
  • Use of AI tools or Canva for creative messaging.
  • No strict requirements, any relevant content samples are valuable.

Job Tags

Part time, Work at office,

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