COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
nabors industriesHouston, TX
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
nabors industriesHouston, TX
8 days ago
Occupations
Public Relations SpecialistsPublic Relations ManagersMedia and Communication Workers, All OtherIndustries
Public Relations AgenciesOther Services Related to AdvertisingCorporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing OfficesAbout the role
PURPOSE & IMPACTThe Corporate Communications Specialist develops and executes clear, engaging communications that connect employees to the business, strengthen the company brand, and support corporate priorities. The role creates internal, executive, social, event, and marketing content and helps ensure communications are accurate, timely, audience-appropriate, and professionally delivered. This position is built for a proactive communications professional who takes ownership, moves work forward with limited direction, and maintains exceptional attention to detail while managing a fast-moving workload. The role partners across functions and levels, contributes ideas that improve employee engagement and communications effectiveness, and is expected to grow in judgment, independence, and strategic capability over time. The Corporate Communications Specialist develops and executes clear, engaging communications that connect employees to the business, strengthen the company brand, and support corporate priorities. The role creates internal, executive, social, event, and marketing content and helps ensure communications are accurate, timely, audience-appropriate, and professionally delivered. This position is built for a proactive communications professional who takes ownership, moves work forward with limited direction, and maintains exceptional attention to detail while managing a fast-moving workload. The role partners across functions and levels, contributes ideas that improve employee engagement and communications effectiveness, and is expected to grow in judgment, independence, and strategic capability over time.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field; equivalent relevant professional experience may be considered.2-4 years of professional experience in corporate communications, internal communications, public relations, social media, marketing communications, or a related field. Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, organization, and attention-to-detail skills, with demonstrated ability to produce polished work under deadline. Demonstrated ability to take initiative, manage multiple assignments independently, solve problems, follow through, and deliver work quickly without sacrificing quality. Experience developing content for multiple audiences and channels, including employee communications and corporate social media. Ability to collaborate effectively with leaders, creative partners, technical teams, business stakeholders, and employees at different levels and locations. Proficiency with Microsoft 365; working knowledge of Canva, social publishing tools, approved AI tools, or similar technologies is beneficial.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in energy, oilfield services, industrial, manufacturing, engineering, technology, or another technical business environment. Experience supporting executive communications, companywide employee engagement initiatives, corporate events, or integrated campaigns. Experience managing social media content calendars, publishing workflows, basic analytics, and creative briefs. Demonstrated progression in responsibility, strong professional judgment, and potential to grow into broader communications strategy or leadership responsibilities.#LI-TM007Work Authorization Requirement: Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Nabors does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Essential functions are organized by the core skill domains required for this role. Each function describes measurable outcomes that draw on the identified skills. Corporate Communications & Content Primary Skills: Business Writing EditingMessage Development Quality Control Draft, edit, proofread, and deliver polished communications for employees, executives, external audiences, events, and business initiatives. Turn complex, technical, or incomplete stakeholder input into clear, audience-appropriate messaging with the right tone, channel, and level of detail. Own assigned communications from intake through drafting, review, approval, publication, and follow-up, with strong accuracy and attention to detail. Maintain consistent standards for grammar, formatting, brand alignment, confidentiality, and overall communication quality. Support the Crisis Management Team from a communications perspective, helping develop timely messaging, coordinate approvals, assess communication needs, and maintain consistency during incidents or emerging issues. Employee Engagement, Events, & Campaigns Primary Skills: Employee Communications StorytellingEngagementCampaign Support Event Execution CollaborationDevelop communications that help employees understand company priorities, recognize teams and accomplishments, and feel connected to the organization. Identify and develop employee, field, technology, community, and culture stories for internal and external channels. Support companywide engagement programs, recognition efforts, charitable initiatives, awareness campaigns, and culture-building activities. Recommend practical ways to improve participation, visibility, and employee experience through stronger messaging, timing, and channel use. Help plan and execute large-scale employee events and initiatives, including communications, promotion, materials, logistics, vendor coordination, and on-site support. Step in where needed, respond quickly to shifting priorities, and contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on high-quality execution. Develop presentations, campaign materials, marketing communications, and other content that support leadership and business priorities. Project Management & Stakeholder Partnership Primary Skills: Project Management PrioritizationStakeholder Management Follow-Through Manage multiple communications projects, calendars, deadlines, contributors, approvals, and deliverables at the same time. Clarify objectives, audiences, key messages, timing, responsibilities, and approvals up front so work can move efficiently. Proactively follow up, remove obstacles, flag risks, and keep stakeholders informed rather than waiting for direction or missed deadlines. Build trusted working relationships across Corporate Brand, Marketing, HR, HSE, Legal, Operations, Technology, Sales, and other business functions. Social Media & Digital Channels Primary Skills: Content Development Social Media Support Digital Communications Contribute stories and content ideas for corporate social and digital channels. Develop platform-appropriate captions and adapt communications for digital audiences. Partner with social, design, photo, and video resources to support high-quality content. Identify relevant trends and opportunities to strengthen digital storytelling. NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSMaintain organized files, templates, approved materials, and communications assets that support efficient team workflows. Support special projects, process improvements, and other communications needs as assigned by Corporate Communications leadership. Provide occasional support for cross-functional initiatives that align with communications priorities. CORE SKILLS PROFILEProficiency Scale: Foundational Developing Proficient Advanced ExpertSkillTarget Proficiency Application in Role Business Writing & Editing AdvancedProduces clear, concise, polished communications with strong grammar, tone, structure, and audience awareness. Initiative & Ownership AdvancedAnticipates needs, takes responsibility, follows through, and moves work forward with limited direction. Attention to Detail AdvancedCatches errors, protects quality, and delivers accurate, publication-ready work across channels. Project Management ProficientManages multiple priorities, deadlines, approvals, calendars, and follow-up without losing momentum. Employee Communications & Engagement ProficientCreates relevant communications and ideas that improve employee understanding, participation, and connection. Stakeholder Management ProficientBuilds productive relationships, asks strong questions, and keeps contributors and approvers aligned. Social Media & Digital Content ProficientContributes platform-appropriate copy, stories, and content ideas in support of social and digital channels. Professional Judgment ProficientRecognizes sensitivities, risks, quality concerns, and when review or escalation is needed. Presentation & Campaign Development DevelopingSupports presentations, campaigns, events, and integrated communications across multiple formats. Oilfield / Industrial Business Context DevelopingBuilds knowledge of operations, technology, safety, customers, and employee audiences to improve communications relevance.
Posting Date: 2026-09-14
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Senior
Location
Houston, TX
Occupation
Public Relations Specialists
Industry
Public Relations Agencies
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