AFC Franchise Corporation

19700 Mariner Avenue
Torrance, CA 90503
Inquires: 310-604-3200

Corporate Communications Specialist

Position Overview

As a Corporate Communications Specialist, you will build and maintain the company’s house of brands through strategic, well-crafted content. You will be responsible for developing and crafting compelling brand stories for various corporate communications’ materials. Your primary goal will be to effectively convey our organization’s messages and values to both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

  • Create engaging and informative content for a wide range of corporate communications materials for both print and digital platforms. This will include but is not limited to press releases, company announcements, executive speeches, websites, newsletters, blog posts, and internal communications.
  • Write engaging content for in-store POS and digital platforms.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including business development, operations, and human resources, to gather information and ensure consistency in messaging across all channels.
  • Conduct thorough research on industry trends and relevant topics to stay informed and produce high-quality content.
  • Translate complex concepts into clear, concise, and compelling written materials that align with the organization’s brand voices and style guidelines.
  • Proofread and edit content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to grammar and style standards.
  • Adapt writing style and tone to cater to different audiences and brands, whether it be internal employees, clients, partners, or the general public.
  • Stay up to date with the latest communication techniques, digital trends, and best practices to enhance content effectiveness and engagement.
  • Collaborate with design and multimedia teams to incorporate visuals, infographics, and other multimedia elements to enhance the impact of communication materials.
  • Monitor and track the performance of content, collect feedback, and suggest improvements based on analytics and user engagement.
  • Join our team as a Corporate Communications Specialist and play a vital role in shaping our organization’s narrative and strengthening our brand presence across various channels.
  • Additional tasks as assigned by GM of PMD

Qualifications & Skills:

  • 3-5 years of experience in writing “romance” product description
  • 2-3 years of experience of press release
  • 5-6 years of experience of brand story-telling
  • English Language Proficiency – Advanced Level
  • 3-5 years of experience of copy editing using Associated Press (AP) Style
  • Experience as a content writer, preferably in a corporate communications or marketing role.
  • Experience writing content for cross-platform campaigns.
  • Thorough understanding of branding, including the development of brand voice for various audiences.
  • Proficient in crafting compelling content for various formats and channels.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a keen eye for detail.
  • Have a thorough understanding of creative timelines, processes and procedures.
  • Strong ability to research and grasp complex topics quickly and effectively.
  • Familiarity with SEO principles and content optimization techniques is a plus.
  • Adept at working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining quality and accuracy.
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with different teams and stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in using content management systems, productivity tools, and analytics platforms.
  • Exceptional Attention to detail.

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
  • 6+ years’ experience writing branded content.
  • Understands and ensures the proper usage of grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Experience with project management tools, including Trello.
  • Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks and projects.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • An understanding or interest in Japanese culture.
  • Ability to conduct and correctly interpret research and web analytics.
  • Ability to create, implement, and monitor budgets.
  • Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

Physical Demands:

  • Will be required to spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers. Some travel and overnight stays from time to time. Also, light lifting of supplies and materials.
  • Must be willing to work morning, nights, weekends, and holidays based on business necessity and coordinated through the reporting supervisor.
  • Able to lift up to 15lbs.

On-Site

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,000.00 – $86,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Romance Product Description Writing: 3 years (Required)
  • Press Release: 2 years (Required)
  • Copy Editing using Associated Press (AP) Style: 1 year (Required)
  • Brand Story- Telling: 5 years (Required)
  • Branded Writing Content: 6 years (Required)
  • Coporate Communications: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person