Job Description

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 assets—including written, visual, audio, and video content—to 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: 1–3 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.
• Bachelor’s 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.

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