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Communiations Coordinator

The Glass Guru Franchise Systems, Inc.

Communiations Coordinator

Plano, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Are you someone who has great writing and communication skills? Are you familiar with communicating across multiple channels including blog, email, and social media? Are you “tech savvy” with the ability to work within various SaaS applications to help keep communications projects running smoothly, and fellow team members up-to-date? Are you an “Influencer” awaiting an audience? Are you a fierce proofreader?

    If you answered “Yes” to some or all of the above questions, we may have a great opportunity for you...

    Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’ve heard that the home services / home improvement industry is in the midst of an incredible boom. The Glass Guru in particular has seen record-breaking growth, and we’re building up our team ahead of the curve to better support our hard working franchise owners. We are seeking a creative and energetic self-starter for the role of Communications Coordinator.

    We are a rapidly growing home improvement franchise with 85 franchise locations throughout the USA and Canada, and are regularly recognized as a top brand in Franchise Owner satisfaction. While The Glass Guru brand is headquartered in Plano, TX, our franchisor team works in a hybrid-workplace with team members working from our Texas headquarters, and others from home in locations as far away as California.

    Position Overview

    The Communications Coordinator is an administrative role that supports the Marketing and Communications teams in executing and monitoring communications strategies. The role involves assisting in the creation of public relations and marketing materials including, but not limited to:

    Email Marketing Campaigns

    Press Releases

    Blog Posts

    Intranet Posts

    Social Media Posts

    Brochures & Print

    Website(s) Copy

    PowerPoint / Google Slides decks

    In addition to writing content directly, the job responsibilities will also include proofing and/or editing copy from other Internal team contributors, as well as 3rd-party writers. The Communication Coordinator maintains the brands editorial calendar for multiple channels, and assists in the project management of ad-hoc & recurring communications projects, including maintaining project management software. You would also perform outreach to press outlets, magazines, influencers and build strategic partnerships to grow brand notoriety, as well as build and maintain our list of PR contacts.

    Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    Demonstrates strong writing skills for consumer-facing communications

    Has demonstrated proofreading & editing skills

    Possesses knowledge of effective marketing strategies

    Exhibits knowledge of company identity, mission, and goals

    Communicates clearly and effectively across multiple channels including, but not limited to blog(s), social media, Intranet, and email marketing platforms.

    Possesses strong organizational and time-management skills

    Is detail-oriented

    Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills

    Capable of working independently and and part of a team

    Is capable of creating and maintaining a network of PR contacts

    Exhibits proficiency in word processor (Google Docs and/or MS Word), spreadsheet (Google Sheets and/or MS Excel) and other organizational software

    Is capable of thinking creatively and analytically

    Manages time efficiently

    Capable of producing and presenting communications-specific analytics to management

    Strongly Desired (but not required)

    Extensive PR experience

    Technical writing skills

    Intermediate /advanced website (WordPress) experience

    Franchise industry experience

    Basic creative production (featured images for posts, etc.

    Desired Software / Platform Experience

    Google Workspace - Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms

    Adobe Creative Suite - Acrobat, iCopy, XD

    Wordpress - Blog

    Lumapps - Intranet

    Social Media - Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram

    Asana - Project Management

    Constant Contact - Email Marketing

    LucidChart - Charting

    SnagIt - ScreenCapture

    Education and Experience

    Qualifying individuals must meet the following criteria:

    Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, English, Creative Writing, or Journalism

    Applicable work experience may be considered in lieu of a 4-year degree

    Have a minimum of 2-3 years of working experience while in the marketing or communications sector

    Salary & Benefits

    The Glass Guru Franchise Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The Communications Coordinator will earn a salary commensurate with experience, and also take advantage of the many additional benefits offered by The Glass Guru.

    Salary Range - $42,000 - $60,000 annualized

    Telecommute / Work-from-Home Options

    401(k) Matching

    Health Insurance

    Dental Insurance

    Disability Insurance

    Vision Insurance

    PTO

    Professional Development Assistance

    Please submit resume and links to your portfolio or applicable work examples if you have them available.

    Glass Guru is a franchise system. Each location is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of that franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to Glass Guru Corporate.