Communications Representative

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country, and we are a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

The Communications Representative will support Knife River's communication strategy and will develop and implement internal and external communications for the organization to ensure that unified, consistent and positive messages define and promote Knife River and our values.

This position is onsite based out of Bismarck, ND or Bend, OR.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in communications or related field.
• Minimum of two years' professional work experience in communications.

Preferred Requirements:

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  Project management experience.

  
  
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  Photography, videography and design experience.

  
  

Duties and/or Responsibilities:

• Identifies and capitalizes on opportunities to promote and positively represent the organization through internal and external communication.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures for communicating on behalf of the organization that represents the corporate identity and promotes and supports the mission.
• Collaborates with internal clients to understand communications needs and provide messaging and materials necessary to meet those needs.
• Builds meaningful relationships with a variety of third-party marketing and communications experts and draws on their expertise for various projects and needs. Oversees the workflow and work assignments in these areas to ensure effective, consistent, quality work.
• Drafts proposals for special communications projects; presents on and promotes these projects to management.
• Seeks new methods and creative strategies to increase internal and external awareness of key events and changes in the organization.
• Prepares and delivers presentations in the company to share information.
• Prepares and distributes a variety of written communications pieces for various managers.
• Responsible for creative content development for social and digital media.
• Composes draft speeches and written communications for executive leadership team.
• Schedules and develops filming scripts and production.
• Represents the company in a variety of settings, always promoting the company in the best possible way.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Superlative communication skills in all forms.
• Excellent strategic organization skills.
• Excellent management skills.
• Ability to use tact and professionalism, including in times of extreme stress.
• Ability to think creatively.
• Ability to adapt and respond to difficult questions and issues.
• Ability to create, implement and apply a budget.

How To Apply:
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:
Knife River Corporation
Box 5568
Bismarck, ND 58506