Internal Communications and Content Specialist (Hybrid)

Location: Clark, NJ (Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)Contract Duration: 12-month initial contract with the possibility of extensionCompensation Range: $25 - 30 per hourCella is seeking a creative and strategic Internal Communications & Content Specialist on behalf of our client, an industry leader in the beauty and consumer products sector. This position offers an exciting opportunity to drive employee engagement, support executive communications, and showcase operational innovation across North America. Working closely with senior leadership, you will craft storytelling initiatives that highlight sustainability, manufacturing excellence, and organizational culture across digital, multimedia, and traditional internal channels. Responsibilities:Employee Engagement & Internal CommunicationsSupport the planning, development, and execution of Town Halls and all-hands meetings for Operations employees across North America - bringing creative ideas to the table to make these moments engaging, energizing, and worth showing up for.Contribute to employee engagement and celebration initiatives, including recognition programs and events that strengthen team cohesion across geographically dispersed Operations sites, finding inventive ways to make employees feel seen and connected regardless of location.Help develop and implement internal communications plans that keep employees informed, engaged, and aligned with Operations strategy, priorities, and achievements - always with an eye toward how creative storytelling can make even operational updates feel relevant and exciting.Create compelling, imaginative content for internal channels - including newsletters, intranet, digital signage, and video - that celebrates operational excellence, safety achievements, sustainability milestones, and employee stories in ways that feel fresh, not formulaic.Reputation Building & StorytellingBring a social-first, creative mindset to everything - actively seeking out the human stories, unexpected angles, and visually compelling moments that make Operations content stop the scroll and spark conversation.Partner with the AVP and broader CA&E team to generate proactive internal and external content that highlights operational innovation, sustainability leadership, digital transformation, manufacturing excellence, and employee expertise.Bring Operations stories to life through diverse and creative formats including social content, short-form video, photography, case studies, multimedia storytelling, and beyond - always thinking about how to reach audiences where they are and in formats they actually want to consume.Support collaboration with media relations and brand communications teams to identify earned media opportunities, industry events, and thought leadership platforms for Operations leaders.Contribute creative concepts and fresh ideas that help the Operations leadership team stand out, both internally and externally, as innovators and culture carriers within.Strategic Communications Planning & Project ManagementManage and track multiple communications projects simultaneously with strong organizational skills and a bias for action, ensuring timely delivery, consistent quality, and alignment with broader Communications and Operations strategy.Contribute to the development, implementation, and measurement of division-level communications plans, processes, and programs that support the Operations leadership team in achieving their goals.Demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset by proactively identifying new communication opportunities, emerging channels, and creative approaches to elevate the Operations narrative - and then making them happen.Partner with the AVP and subject matter experts on key initiatives including sustainability, industry transformation, safety excellence, and community engagement programs, translating complex topics into accessible and engaging communications.Act as a creative thought partner to the AVP and Operations leadership team, bringing new ideas, formats, and perspectives that keep the communications program dynamic and forward-looking.Qualification and Educational RequirementsBachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related discipline.2-5 years of relevant experience in communications, corporate affairs, or Operations, with a genuine passion for storytelling, creativity, and employee engagement.Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to translate complex operational and technical information into clear, creative, and engaging content across multiple formats and channels - from a leadership presentation to a short-form Instagram caption.Social-first, creative thinker who understands how to adapt messages and content for digital and social platforms, and who brings a portfolio mindset to their work.Highly organized, entrepreneurial self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously without missing a beat.Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities, new information, and evolving business needs - comfortable with ambiguity and energized by a challenge.Preferred: Experience working cross-functionally and building relationships with internal stakeholders across diverse teams and functions, including senior leadership.Strong interpersonal skills with excellent judgment, a collaborative spirit, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.Experience contributing to event planning and execution, ideally for employee-facing programs or large-scale internal eventsQualifications:Education: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.Experience: 2-5 years of professional experience in internal communications, corporate affairs, or content strategy.Technical & Content Skills: Exceptional writing and editing skills across varied digital formats; proficiency with social-first content, short-form video, and digital employee engagement platforms.Professional Attributes: Strong project management capabilities; experience collaborating cross-functionally with senior leadership; background in supporting employee-facing programs or large-scale internal events.JOBID: 69 Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.