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Description

Our Corporate Communications team brings our uniquely United story to life with the public, our customers and employees, across the world. From internal communications and newsletters to public and media relations campaigns, and social media strategy, we’re sharing our story with the world in a way that’s clear, consistent and inspiring. Get your pen ready, and help us continue to write our next chapter.

Job overview and responsibilities

The Associate Communications Specialist will be an entry level position within the Corporate Communications team for early career graduates to gain a breadth of experience in multiple areas within the Communications department. The Associate Specialist will support the team's mission to create relatable, clear communications that bring to life our company strategy and cultural priorities for employees across the company. The role will be a part of the team that delivers company news daily to our 100,000+ employees across the globe, with a goal to inform, educate and inspire – ultimately influencing how employees feel about working at United. Gaining knowledge of the department and working with other areas of the business are critical to the success of this position. **This position is Chicago-based hybrid, requiring two days in office per week.**

+ Maintain team inboxes and help gather information to answer inquiries, document, and follow up as needed

+ Conduct interviews, research, seek out, pitch, and write stories

+ Assist in distributing daily news content, including publishing on United’s intranet site and deploying daily news email

+ Provide engagement communications support to key projects impacting the business

+ Work closely with fellow writers, designers, and photographers to ensure publishing deadlines are met

+ Contribute creative ideas and approaches to employee communications

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

+ Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or related field

+ Strong writer/storyteller skills

+ Passion for news and media relations strategy

+ Comfort with digital tools

+ Ability to juggle multiple projects at once and effectively prioritize

+ Eagerness to learn/takes initiative

+ Ability to work under tight deadlines

+ Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship

+ Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification

+ Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

The base pay range for this role is $52,725.00 to $68,632.00.

The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.

You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact [email protected] to request accommodation.