Corporate Communications Specialist

At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services.

Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization. We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.

Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement, Access and Leadership (IDEAL) commitment is rooted in these values, which lead to a culture where employees are engaged and feel good about coming to work every day.

Summary

The Corporate Communications Specialist will support the planning, development and execution of internal and external communications that strengthen the organization’s brand, culture and reputation. They will work cross-functionally to assist with content creation, media support, digital communications, and corporate messaging across multiple channels.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Support development of internal messaging, announcements, and employee-facing content, including GBtv slides.
• Coordinate with HR, IT, Marketing and other departments to ensure consistent and timely communication.
• Assist with drafting, editing and distributing press releases and media materials.
• Maintain Media Library asset management, including photos, fact sheets and other collateral.
• Write and edit scripts, articles, blog posts, newsletters and other corporate content.
• Support development of annual corporate publications, including the Sustainability Report (data gathering, content drafting, proofreading).
• Assist with video production logistics, including storyboarding, scheduling, script support and on-site coordination.
• Assist with planning and execution of corporate events.
• Support social media content planning, drafting, scheduling and monitoring across corporate channels in coordination with Communications and Marketing teams.
• Assist with website content updates, proofreading and coordination with Communications and Marketing teams.
• Assist with community relations activities, including volunteer action days and charitable giving administered by the Corporate Giving Committee.
• Maintain editorial calendars, project trackers and content libraries.
• Coordinate reviews, approvals and version control for communications materials.
• Help maintain relationships with external partners, agencies and media contacts as needed.
• Support cross-functional communications initiatives and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–3 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, marketing or a related field.
• Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, content management systems and basic analytics.
• Clear communicator.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Creative thinker with a proactive mindset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and collaborate across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva or similar tools preferred.
• Ability to work on-site at our Lake Oswego, Oregon office; remote work from other locations may be considered based on business needs.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.

Physical Activities and Requirements 

Frequency Key

Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation

Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)

Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5: 5.5+ hours/day)

Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Working Postures

• Sit: Frequently
• Stand: Occasionally
• Walk: Occasionally
• Bend: Occasionally
• Kneel/Squat: Not Applicable
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Climb: Not Applicable
• Reach Forward: Occasionally
• Reach Upward: Occasionally
• Handling/Fingering: Occasionally

Lift / Carry Requirements                                                                  

• 5-10 lbs: Occasionally
• 10-25 lbs: Occasionally
• 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

Push / Pull Requirements

• Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally
• 10-25 lbs: Occasionally
• 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

EOE including Vet/Disability

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Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources at careers@gbrx.com or call us at 503-684-7000.
 
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