Communications Specialist

Job Description

Content Creation & Writing

• Draft engaging content for internal platforms, including the intranet and employee newsletters.
• Write and edit social media posts for corporate channels, ensuring brand consistency and tone.
• Assist in developing key messages and storytelling strategies for various audiences.

Special Projects & Analytics

• Conduct research to support a variety of communications projects, including gathering background information, identifying relevant trends, and summarizing findings.
• Help organize project materials, timelines, and input from internal teams.
• Track performance and analyze results to improve future communications.

Media Monitoring & Outreach

• Monitor media coverage and industry news, flag relevant developments, and help prepare regular media monitoring reports.
• Support media outreach by developing media lists, researching reporters and outlets, and assisting with pitches, interview coordination, and follow-up.

Special Events

• Help plan and execute internal events, including logistics, communications, and on-site support.
• Create promotional materials and post-event recaps to drive engagement and awareness.

Collaboration & Coordination

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to conduct interviews, gather information, and align messaging that supports content development.
• Manage multiple projects with attention to deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Ensure all communications reflect Lamb Weston’s brand and values.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in a communications or public relations role (agency experience preferred).
• Strong research, writing, and editing skills, with the ability to synthesize information, identify relevant trends, and translate findings into clear communications.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with web-based tools and analytics platforms is a plus.
• Experience with media monitoring, media relations, or reporter outreach is a plus.
• Enthusiasm for storytelling, team collaboration, and continuous learning.

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts

• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program

• Paid Time Off

• Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance

• Family-Friendly Employee events

• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Anticipated Close Date

The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs.

Anticipated Close Date: 12/01/2026

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