Internal Communications Specialist

about Northern Trust:  

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.  

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.  

SUMMARY:

Develops and creates communication materials for the corporation’s products and services. Communications may be for internal and external audiences. Oversees the budget of assigned projects, establishes timeframes and priorities, and manages relationship with external suppliers. Utilizes a variety of communication vehicles to publish content including print and online. Establish priorities, work independently, exercise independent judgment and proceed with objectives without supervision.

MAJOR DUTIES:

1. Creates and develops communication materials for the corporation’s products and services.

2. Writes communication materials for products and services which may include internal communications, marketing collateral or advertisements.

3. Consults with user areas to identify and analyze needs. Determines and creates appropriate communications materials to meet user needs.

4. Overseas production of materials developed including: typesetting, graphic design, proofreading and printing.

5. May assist with selecting and hiring communication firms for specific campaigns. Monitors the projects budget and work performed by the firm.

6. Develops and maintains relationship with external communication firms to oversee campaigns.

7. Prepares and presents communication material to partners and senior management.

8. Responsible for coordinating multiple communication projects. Assist with setting project objectives, determine priorities and timeframes, identifies and resolves problems and monitors the budget.

9. Oversees the design and delivery of materials assigned to vendors or suppliers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A College or University degree and/or relevant proven work experience preferred.Five or more years of communication promotion or related experience is required.Excellent analytical, consultative, communication and judgment skills are requiredIn-depth Functional / Industry Knowledge in chosen field required plus strong knowledge of related areasHighly flexible and adaptable to changeKnowledge of sales promotion materials and advertisingKnowledge of NT’s products and services

WORK SCHEDULE: EMEA

Working with Us:  

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose. 

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater 

Reasonable accommodation  

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp ntrs.com.  

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us.  

We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.  

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.