Job Description

Position Title: Communications Specialist, North America Container
Pay Rate: $60,300 - $80,400 Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.
Physical Location: International Paper Headquarters Memphis, TN
The Job You Will Perform:

• The Business Communications Specialist will provide tactical communications support for International Paper\xe2\x80\x99s North American Container (NAC) business. This position will report to the senior manager, communications, North American Container.
• The person in this role will be responsible for creating and implementing impactful communications content for the business. They will work collaboratively with communications colleagues in all functional areas to simplify, standardize, automate and streamline communications that boost employee performance and engagement while driving business results.
• Manage and support multiple communications tools and channels, including business content calendars, business news feeds, printed materials, webcasts and intranet
• Develop fresh and engaging story ideas for internal and external communication channels
• Writing, editing, presentation development + content creation
• Analyze and measure communications channel effectiveness and provide feedback to improve communications across the businesses
• Partner with functional communication colleagues to integrate safety, engagement, commercial + operational excellence, community engagement and stewardship communications into business communications channels
• Lead and coordinate the Community Engagement programs and administrative responsibilities for NAC\xe2\x80\x99s Urban Clusters and facilities by collaborating with Community Engagement strategy and program leaders
• Create PowerPoint presentations for business webcasts and meetings as needed
• Support business leaders by developing Power Point presentations, speeches, talking points, key messages, business letters, etc.
• Support special strategic projects in the department or the businesses as assigned

Key Internal Challenges

• Building relationships and establishing credibility/influence across multiple businesses
• Learning multiple businesses
• Balancing multiple priorities with multiple stakeholders
• Standardizing and streamlining various communications channels
• Flexibility and finding creative approaches to challenges

The Skills You Will Bring:

• 4-year degree in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations, English or equivalent; alternatively, 4-year degree with previous communications experience
• 1-2 years\xe2\x80\x99 communications experience, corporate communications experience a plus
• Proven skills in writing, editing and communication skills; attention to detail is key
• Project management and/or event planning a plus
• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office suite), presentation design, desktop publishing skills
• Knowledge of web-based tool development and social media a plus
• Knowledge of video editing tools and ability to create video content a plus
• Graphic design skills a plus

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
• Retirement and 401k Matching Program
• Medical & Dental
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Life & Disability Insurance

The Career You Will Build:

• Leadership training
• Promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make: We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you\xe2\x80\x99ll see why our team members say they\xe2\x80\x99re Proud to be IP.
The Culture You Will Experience: International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.
The Company You Will Join: International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.
International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.