Communications Specialist

Company Description

AZZ Inc. is a leading provider of specialized products and services designed to meet the unique needs of industrial markets worldwide. With a rich history spanning several decades, AZZ has established a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.

At AZZ, our culture is defined by trust, respect, accountability, integrity, teamwork and safety ("TRAITS"). We are dedicated to our employees by fully training and equipping them and providing a safe environment to grow personally and professionally. We strive to build, maintain and create a work environment that attracts and retains employees who are high contributors, have outstanding skills, are engaged in our culture, and who embody our Company mission: to create superior value in a culture where people can grow both professionally and personally, and where TRAITS matter.

As AZZ Inc. continues to evolve and innovate, it remains committed to driving shareholder value while maintaining its reputation as a leader in industrial solutions. With a strong foundation built on decades of experience and a forward-thinking approach, AZZ Inc. is poised to continue its upward trajectory, delivering sustainable growth and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Job Description

AZZ Inc. is seeking a talented and driven Communications Specialist to join our team. This mid-level role is responsible for developing and executing internal and external communications that strengthens employee engagement, enhances brand reputation, and supports key business initiatives. The ideal candidate is a strategic communicator with exceptional writing skills, strong project management abilities, and experience collaborating across multiple business functions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, write, edit, and distribute internal communications, including employee announcements, newsletters, executive messages, and organizational updates.
• Create compelling external communications, including press releases, website content, social media posts, customer communications, and marketing collateral.
• Partner with leaders across the organization to communicate strategic initiatives, organizational changes, and company achievements.
• Maintain editorial calendars and manage communication projects from concept through execution.
• Ensure all communications align with AZZ's brand standards, messaging, and corporate voice.
• Support media relations efforts by preparing press materials and coordinating responses as needed.
• Assist with planning and promoting corporate events, employee engagement initiatives, and community outreach activities.
• Monitor communication effectiveness and recommend improvements using engagement metrics and feedback.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Human Resources, Investor Relations, and other departments to ensure consistent messaging across all channels.
• Stay current on communication trends, best practices, and emerging digital communication tools.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional communications, public relations, or corporate communications experience.
• Exceptional written, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience developing content for multiple communication channels and audiences.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital communication platforms.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or B2B environments.
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), email communication platforms, and social media management tools.
• Basic graphic design or multimedia content creation experience is a plus.
• Experience supporting executive communications and change management initiatives.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, or a related field.

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic industry.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

AZZ Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace