We are seeking a Communications Specialist to help shape and deliver clear, consistent messaging across internal channels, brand initiatives, and external-facing materials. This role supports a major brand transition and offers the opportunity to contribute to communications strategy, content development, and cross-functional coordination across multiple projects and locations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal communications that keep employees informed, engaged, and aligned with organizational priorities.
• Support brand transition activities, including messaging rollouts, asset updates, and coordination with agency and legal partners as needed.
• Help manage communication project timelines, track progress, and provide updates through regular meetings and reporting.
• Assist with website content development and updates related to the transition of combined portfolio messaging.
• Contribute to sales enablement materials, including brochures, customer presentations, and landing pages for trade shows and campaigns.
• Support building and office brand transition efforts across multiple locations.
• Collaborate on trademark registration coordination with legal counsel.
• Develop messaging for thought leadership, media relations, and trade show support.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure communications are timely, accurate, and consistent with business goals.
• Measure and present the impact of communication efforts when required.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field, or equivalent training.
• 15+ years of related professional experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent project management and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience supporting marketing, communications, or brand initiatives.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across departments and with external partners.
• Ability to develop clear, audience-focused content for internal and external use.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting brand transitions or large-scale organizational messaging changes.
• Familiarity with trade show communications, media relations, or thought leadership content.
• Experience coordinating with legal teams on trademark or content-related matters.
• Background in sales enablement content development.
• Comfort working onsite or nearby when needed to support collaboration and execution.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

Horizontal is committed to building an inclusive workplace where people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences feel valued and supported. We welcome candidates who bring curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to equitable communication practices.