The posting
Job Title: Senior Communications Specialist
Department: People Operations
Location: Des Moines, IA
Reports To: Internal Communications Manager
Job Type: Full-Time
Travel: 20% on an intermittent, as-needed basis.
Compensation: Salaried
Application Requirements: Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application. The cover letter will be reviewed as a demonstration of written communication skills. Candidates with a communications portfolio are also encouraged to include relevant work samples.
Job Summary
The Senior Communications Specialist develops and executes strategic communications that strengthen employee engagement, recruitment, organizational culture, and brand reputation through clear, consistent, and engaging messaging across digital and print platforms. This role creates and manages content including newsletters, emails, executive messaging, website and intranet content, marketing materials, video scripts, and organizational announcements, while supporting change management initiatives through timely communications that drive awareness and adoption. Working cross-functionally, the specialist also manages and optimizes communication platform - including SharePoint, ADP, OptiSigns, content management systems, intranets, employee applications, and virtual meeting tool - to ensure an effective user experience and alignment with organizational priorities.
Essential Job Functions:
- Develop and execute content strategies that support organizational growth, recruitment, and brand reputation
- Create content that strengthens employee engagement and reinforces organizational values and priorities
- Support change management initiatives by delivering communications that drive successful adoption
- Optimize digital communication platforms to ensure effective content delivery
- Review and refresh existing content across all platforms to maintain relevance, accuracy, and alignment
- Support and coordinate company events, meetings, and functions.
- Partner with internal teams and external vendors to enhance platform functionality and user experience
- Coordinate language translation for materials
- Maintain asset files, ensuring proper organization and retention
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 6+ years of experience in communications, journalism, or public relations
- Strong analytical, editorial skills, creative skills, technical skills, and project management skills
- Proficiency in content creation and technology tools, including Office365, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, AI
- High level understanding of communications platforms, including SharePoint, Zoom, OptiSigns, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities
- Experience supporting platform implementations or upgrades
- Comfort working with cross-functional stakeholders
- Data-informed mindset with the ability to interpret engagement metrics
- Experience planning and executing internal events
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
Work Environment
This role is primarily office-based but requires approximately 20% travel on an intermittent, as-needed basis. The position demands the ability to work in various climate conditions, including extreme cold, and lift up to 50 lbs. The work environment is dynamic, requiring adaptability to changing communication needs and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Some evening or weekend work may be necessary for crisis communication or time-sensitive projects.
About Us
Versova is one of the largest egg producers in the United States, bringing together family-owned farms in Iowa, Ohio, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and Colorado. With over six decades of industry experience, our team of more than 2,000 employees is dedicated to exceptional flock care, environmental stewardship, and producing safe, high-quality eggs. More than just a workplace, Versova is a team built on shared values, working together to enrich our communities and uphold the highest ethical standards.
As a family of companies and a company of families, we are guided by a strong set of Core Values: Recognition, Initiative, Safety & Security, Service, Community, Respect, Integrity, Ownership, and Excellence. These values drive our commitment to responsible employment, sustainability, and industry innovation. When you join Versova, you become part of something bigger - working together to lead the future of egg production with integrity and excellence.
- Benefits:
- Regular performance reviews
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- HSA with company match
- Paid time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401K with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
Posting Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
Disclosure
This job description is not exhaustive, as employees may perform additional related duties as needed. Employment is based on an 'at-will' basis. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, as applicable to the role and in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
