Content Specialist - Corporate Communications

WHO WE ARE

At Seaman Corporation, we are dedicated to creating and supplying quality, high-performance fabrics that protect our planet, our people, and our customers. From humble beginnings in 1949 to a multi-million-dollar organization, this family-owned business has grown to be a leading manufacturer in highly durable coated fabrics, supplying products to customers around the globe.

Every Seaman Corporation associate plays a valuable role in our company’s continuous growth. We believe by investing in the right people and resources, we can drive sustainable growth across the entire business.

Seaman Corporation products are composed of proprietary knitted or woven base fabrics and coating formulas to produce high performance roofing systems, geomembrane liners, truck tarps, architectural structures, and much more. We work exclusively with authorized fabricators, designers, consultants, engineers, and installers for quality solutions start to finish.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Company performance bonus in addition to base salary
• Flexible work opportunities including flex schedules and remote work from home up to two days per week (if applicable to role)
• Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, course training, and networking
• A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (PTO), volunteer time off (VTO), and paid holidays
• Fun and engaging activities including department outings, holiday parties, and our annual company-wide dinner

Seaman Corporation is seeking a Content Specialist to join our Human Resources team! This position will report to the Corporate Communications Manager in Wooster, Ohio. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Content Specialist develops content that informs, engages, and connects Seaman Corporation associates to the business. This role is responsible for researching, developing, and creating written and visual content that supports business priorities, associate accomplishments, and community engagement. Responsibilities include identifying content opportunities, conducting interviews, gathering information, and producing communications for internal and external audiences. The Content Specialist also supports digital publishing, content distribution, and communication channel management as needed. The ideal candidate possesses a journalist’s mindset, actively seeks out meaningful content opportunities, asks thoughtful questions, and creates communications that strengthen understanding, engagement, and connection across the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Identify, research, and develop, content opportunities that support business priorities, associate engagement, community involvement, and organizational objectives.
• Conduct interviews with associates, leaders, partners, and other stakeholders to gather information and insights for corporate communication initiatives.
• Research, write, and edit articles, announcements, features, executive communications, presentations, and other content for internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts across the organization to translate complex information into clear, accurate, and engaging communications.
• Capture photography and support video planning, production, and editing activities that enhance communication efforts and strengthen audience engagement.
• Maintain editorial standards by ensuring content is accurate, well-organized, visually appealing, and aligned with corporate messaging and style guidelines.
• Support communication campaigns by developing content that can be adapted across multiple channels, including the company intranet, website, social media, presentations, and print materials.
• Assist with digital publishing, content distribution, and communication channel management activities, providing backup support for communication platforms and channels as needed.
• Build and maintain relationships throughout the organization to identify meaningful content opportunities and ensure balanced representation across locations, functions, and business initiatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, English, or a related field.
• 3 or more years of experience corporate communications, journalism, public relations, marketing communications, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience researching, writing, and editing content for a variety of audiences and communication channels.
• Strong interviewing and content development skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize competing deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Experience capturing and editing basic photography and visual content for communication purposes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with associates and leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Creative thinker with strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting internal communications and external communications within a manufacturing, industrial, or multi-site organization.
• Experience writing feature articles, associate profiles, leadership communications, organizational announcements, or other long-form communications.
• Knowledge of AP style or other professional writing and editing standards.
• Understanding of brand management principles and corporate identity standards.
• Working knowledge of graphic design and visual content creation tools, such as Canva or Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
• Experience using intranet platforms, content management systems, digital publishing tools, and content planning processes, including editorial calendars and content pipelines.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should be aligned with our company values and demonstrate the following competencies:

Do What’s Right

• Safety: Safety is our priority and everyone’s responsibility. If you see something unsafe, you are called to say something.
• Customer Focus: We are in business for the customer. Our (internal and external) customers deserve our focus and we can create solutions that solve their needs.
• Integrity: Our words and actions reflect our values and we hold respect for all individuals.

Work Together

• Collaboration: We must share openly with one another, listen actively, and seek to understand the needs of our colleagues. We will respect diversity and work to find common ground.
• Teamwork: We will trust the person and attack the process.

Create Solutions

• Entrepreneurism: Act with a spirit of entrepreneurism, challenge the status quo, and find innovative solutions to our obstacles.
• Continuous Improvement: Everyone is an advocate for continuous improvement. Be willing to learn something new and accept that failure is a part of the process.
• Results: At the end of the day, results are what drive us forward. Hold yourself accountable to remove roadblocks and focus on the outcome over the activity.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 5%