Description

Summary

If you’re passionate about words, people, and purpose-driven messaging – this might be your next home.

Location: Chicago, IL or Remote

Reports to: Marketing Manager

Access: Direct collaboration with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT)

About the Role: 

We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Communications Specialist to join our team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for creating, managing, and executing internal and external communications that elevate our brand, engage our teams, and support leadership visibility. You’ll report directly to the Marketing Leader while also working closely with our Executive Leadership Team to ensure alignment in messaging across the organization.

What You’ll Do:

• Internal Communications: Draft, edit, and manage company-wide announcements, newsletters, talking points, presentations, and campaign updates.
• Executive Support: Collaborate with ELT members to support speech writing, executive messaging, and high-visibility communications.
• Content Development: Write compelling copy for a variety of formats, including emails, intranet articles, reports, social media, scripts, and video captions.
• Project Management: Coordinate communication timelines, approval processes, and distribution for key initiatives.
• Crisis & Change Communication: Support messaging for organizational changes, special projects, and time-sensitive announcements.
• Brand Voice: Ensure all communications maintain consistency in tone, accuracy, and alignment with brand guidelines.
• Measurement: Track engagement and feedback to continuously improve communication effectiveness.

Requirements

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience in communications, journalism, PR, or a related field (2+ years preferred)
• Excellent writing and editing skills – you know how to keep things clear, human, and engaging
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Comfortable interacting with senior leaders and handling confidential information
• Proactive mindset and a collaborative spirit
• Experience with tools like Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Salesforce, or similar platforms (a plus)

What to Expect:

• High-visibility role with direct access to the ELT – your work will influence how our teams feel informed, inspired, and connected
• Fast-paced, highly collaborative work environment where your ideas and perspective will be valued
• Opportunities to shape and refine our voice as we grow and evolve
• A leader who values initiative, creativity, and clear, human communication
• Support for professional growth, storytelling ownership, and cross-functional collaboration
• A unique onboarding experience that includes spending time with each ELT member (when in town) to walk in their shoes, understand their role, and build authentic relationships
• Travel opportunities to meet our drivers, Area Managers, and leadership in the field – getting to know the heart of our business and the people who keep it running

Our Hiring Process:

We believe great communication starts with understanding people and building genuine human connections. Our process is built to reflect that. 

1. Phone screening with our HR team
2. Interview with the Marketing Manager
3. Roundtable interviews with each member of our Executive Leadership Team, including our CEO

We’re looking for someone who leads with curiosity, connects easily, and is ready to help us tell our story from the inside out.

Note: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and competencies required of employees to do this job. Cozzini Bros., Inc. reserves the right to change, add to or modify the above job duties and responsibilities. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties at any time.