Digital Communications Specialist

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Graphic Design & Visual Content (55%)

• Design and produce high-quality visual assets for:

• Social media

• Internal newsletters and communications

• Flyers, signage, presentations, and marketing collateral

• Translate written content into visually compelling, brand-aligned materials

• Maintain and evolve templates to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability

• Ensure all deliverables align with HPSI brand standards and visual identity

• Manage multiple design requests while prioritizing based on business needs and deadlines

Social Media Coordination & Publishing (40%)

• Manage and maintain the social media content calendar across platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X)
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to collect, organize, and refine content submissions
• Edit and format copy to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with brand voice
• Pair content with appropriate visuals and prepare posts for publishing
• Schedule and publish content using social media management tools

Ad Hoc Communications Support (5%)

• Support development of internal communications, including email announcements and newsletters
• Collaborate with the Multimedia Specialist to incorporate photography and video into digital content
• Provide general communications support as needed

COMPETENCIES

• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Ability to manage multiple inputs and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Able to communication effectively with all levels of the organization
• Decision making/problem solving
• Conflict resolution
• Strategic thinking
• Stress management
• Willingness and ability to work as a team member

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTY

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing, or a related field
• 5-7 years of experience in graphic design and digital content production; prior experience in a corporate environment is strongly preferred
• Strong design skills with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva
• Strong writing, proofreading, and editorial skills with an eye for detail and tone
• Strong written and verbal communicator with executive presence; able to collaborate effectively across teams and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Highly organized, process-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Adaptable, solutions-oriented, and able to pivot quickly in response to changing priorities
• Proactive, self-starter with strong critical thinking skills and ability to work independently
• Creative thinker with a passion for continuous improvement and process enhancement
• Integrity, professionalism, and commitment to high-quality work
• Comfortable working with internal and external teams, and contributing as a collaborative team member
• Experience managing social media platforms and content scheduling
• Willingness to support occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekend events (at least once a month)
• Strong grasp of logistics and communication workflows

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Environmental exposures are similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes and smoke. Work may be executed indoors or outdoors and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions.

• Hanwha Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO FREE facility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A range of motion sufficient to perform general lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, climbing, working at heights, extended walking or standing, etc. is required. Employment in this position is contingent upon passing the medical examination. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is an on-site, full-time, safety-sensitive position. Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days and hours determined by department schedules.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time or without notice.

Hanwha Philly Shipyard is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants. The recruitment, selection, employment, and training of employees during employment shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender or age-except that the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement. Hanwha Philly Shipyard does not, and will not, discriminate because of the disability of such an individual.