Corporate Communications Specialist

Job Description:

Position Summary

The Corporate Communications Specialist plays a key role in shaping how employees connect with the company's strategy, values, and culture. This position focuses on internal communications that inform, engage, and inspire employees - ensuring alignment during times of growth, change, and organizational transformation.

Working closely with leadership, HR and functional teams, this role helps drive consistent messaging, supports change management initiatives, and enhances the overall employee experience through clear, creative, and authentic communication.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Communications & Engagement

• Develop and deliver internal communication strategies, campaigns, and messaging that build awareness, engagement, and alignment across the organization.

• Create and manage content for internal channels (email newsletters, intranet, Teams, town halls, video scripts, and presentations).

• Partner with HR to promote company culture, values, and recognition programs.

• Support company-wide initiatives, such as performance review cycles, benefits enrollment, onboarding, and compliance training.

• Collaborate with leadership to prepare communications for key business updates, organizational changes, and employee announcements.

Change Management Support

• Partner with project teams and HR leaders to create communication plans that guide employees through organizational or system changes (e.g., new processes, technology, or structure).

• Develop key messages, FAQs, toolkits, and leader talking points to ensure consistent messaging and smooth adoption.

• Measure communication effectiveness and adjust strategies based on feedback and engagement metrics.

Culture & Employer Brand

• Contribute to storytelling that highlights employee experiences, community impact, and company milestones.

• Support employee engagement events, culture campaigns, and internal brand initiatives.

• Partner with HR and marketing to ensure consistent brand voice internally and externally.

Collaboration & Governance

• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership teams and HR on effective internal messaging and communication tone.

• Help establish communication standards, templates, and best practices for consistent company-wide messaging.

• Support executive communications and leadership visibility initiatives.

Working Conditions

• This position is based in our Charlotte NC corporate office. Relocation assistance may be available for well-qualified candidates to support a smooth transition to the area.

Required/Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degreeAND one (1) year or more of related work experience

• In lieu of bachelor's degree, high school diploma/GED AND five (5) years or more years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Human Resources, or related field.

• Three (3) or more years of experience in corporate or internal communications, employee engagement, or HR communications.

• Proven ability to write and edit clear, compelling content across various formats and audiences.

• Experience supporting change management or transformation initiatives.

• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional partners (HR, Operations, IT, Marketing).

• Comfort working in a fast-paced, growing organization where processes are evolving.

• Proficiency with internal comms platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Workday, Constant Contact, or similar).

Key Competencies

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Strategic thinking with attention to detail

• Strong organizational and project management skills

• Adaptable and proactive mindset

• Ability to translate complex information into clear, employee-friendly messaging

• Passion for culture, engagement, and employee experience

Additional Information:

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.

Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.