IT Communications Specialist - Contract - Hybrid

IT Communications Specialist (Contractor) – USA

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced IT Communications Specialist to lead the creation and delivery of internal IT communications across a global organisation.
This role will work closely with IT leadership and technical teams to turn complex initiatives into clear, engaging, and visually compelling content for internal audiences. The ideal contractor is proactive, highly organised, and capable of delivering polished, on-brand communications with minimal oversight.
This is not a writing-only role – strong visual storytelling and multimedia content skills are essential.

Key Deliverables:

• End-to-end ownership of a bi-monthly IT newsletter
• Monthly IT success stories and business updates
• Quarterly thought leadership content aligned to IT priorities
• Lightweight communications roadmap aligned to ongoing IT initiatives

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with IT leaders and teams to identify stories and key messaging opportunities
• Translate technical initiatives into engaging content for technical and non-technical audiences
• Create multi-channel communications including newsletters, intranet content, executive updates, visuals, and short-form video
• Design polished communications using tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, and basic video editing platforms
• Recommend scalable, cost-effective communication formats and channels
• Tailor messaging for executive stakeholders while remaining accessible to wider IT teams
• Independently manage deadlines and deliver high-quality outputs with minimal oversight
• Ensure all communications align with internal brand standards

Required Experience & Skills:

• Proven experience in Internal Communications, IT Communications, or Technical Storytelling
• Strong ability to simplify technical concepts for broader audiences
• Demonstrated visual storytelling and content design capability
• Hands-on experience with modern content creation and design tools
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong stakeholder management and organisational skills

Preferred Experience:

• Experience supporting enterprise or global IT organisations
• Portfolio showcasing newsletters, campaigns, or multimedia communications
• Familiarity with platforms such as SharePoint, Teams, or similar collaboration tools

Engagement Details:

This contractor role requires someone who can independently manage agreed deliverables within allocated monthly hours while working closely with IT stakeholders and maintaining alignment with internal brand guidelines.