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Senior Corporate Communications Specialist
Location: Northbrook, IllinoisWe inspire purpose-filled living that brings beauty and quality to the modern home. Together, we achieve. Associates across our business drive results, innovate, and inspire. Drawn together by our shared values and passion for our customers and our brands, we deliver home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced, and bring timeless style and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.
We’re here for it. We think you should be too.
- This is an on-site position (Monday through Thursday) based out of our Northbrook, IL offices with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.
- This role is an Individual Contributor position
A day in the life as a Senior Corporate Communications Specialist...
- Execute internal communications across newsletters, email, video, Slack, and internal sites, aligned with the established message map, editorial calendar, and communications priorities
- Partner with the Communications Manager to develop, edit, design, schedule, and publish engaging, high-quality content tailored to different channels and associate audiences
- Manage the intake, editing, coordination, and publishing of functional communications, including Human Resources and Facilities, ensuring clarity, consistency, and timely delivery
- Serve as the content owner for the internal site, leading content development, updates, and ongoing maintenance in partnership with stakeholders
- Support the execution of company-wide communications campaigns, announcements, and initiatives, ensuring consistency with company messaging and brand standards
- Partner with and support channel communications teams as needed, providing content development, editing, and execution support
- Lead the management of branded communications templates, tools, and associate resources in partnership with the Corporate Communications leader and brand Creative team
- Support onboarding and training for new Corporate Communications associates, including communications channels, tools, processes, and resources
- Maintain organized communications assets and workflows, proactively identifying opportunities to improve content quality, efficiency, and the associate experience
What you'll bring to the table...
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging communications
- Experience developing and executing content across multiple communications channels, including email, digital platforms, and video
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Agility and adaptability to quickly pivot in response to changing business needs and timelines
- Strong attention to detail, creativity, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams while maintaining brand consistency
- Ability to thoughtfully leverage AI tools to support content creation, brainstorming, editing, and workflow efficiency, while applying sound judgment to ensure accuracy, authenticity, and alignment with company standards.
We'd love to hear from you if you have…
- 5+ years experience in a corporate communications role or equivalent large media/PR agency experience
- Proven graphic design proficiency
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Canva, and Google Workspace (Google Suite), as well as experience with content management systems and email marketing platforms
- Experience with content creation and ongoing management of in-house communication, including video
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, English, PR, Marketing, or related field
Starting Rate: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00
Pay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long term incentives.
Our commitment to our associates is of the utmost importance. One of the reasons the company attracts such a diverse group of associates is that we offer a full menu of benefits that are relevant to their lives, both on and off the job. We are proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to support eligible part time and full time associates and their families, including:
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Life insurance and Disability
- Retirement and 401(k) match
- Paid time off, wellness time and volunteer time
- Merchandise discount and EAP resources
- Tuition Reimbursement
Many of these benefits begin on day one, and extend to eligible dependents. To learn more about available benefits please click https://jobs.crateandbarrel.com/benefits
Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate & Barrel, Crate & Kids, CB2 and Hudson Grace, will be referred to as “the Company”.
The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position,
please contact the location you are applying to
here
and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US.
State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Job Applicant Privacy: For details about how the Company collects and uses your personal information, please see our Job Applicant Privacy & Communications Notice.
Questions? Please reach out to careers@crateandbarrel.com
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