Communication Specialist

Afognak Native Corporation has an opportunity for a Communication Specialist located either in our Anchorage or Kodiak, Alaska corporate office.The Communication Specialist will play a key role in developing and delivering high-quality visual and written communications that strengthen our company's brand. This position requires a creative professional with demonstrated experience producing and editing video content, designing compelling visual materials, and supporting clear, consistent messaging across all platforms.

Primary Duties & Projects:

Communications Design & Development

Video Production & Editing

• Plan, shoot, and edit professional-quality videos for internal and external communications
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop storyboards, scripts, and content strategies
• Maintain a video asset library and ensure consistent visual branding across all content

Graphic Design

• Design visual content for corporate publications, flyers, social media graphics, presentations, infographics, event materials, websites, advertisements, and other communications that reflect and drive awareness of the Afognak brand for internal and external communications
• Ensure all design work adheres to brand standards and supports strategic communication goals.

Communications Planning

• Contribute to overall communications strategy and provide creative input during campaign planning.
• Assist the Communications Director with updating and implementing the Afognak Corporate Communications Plan.

Copy Editing & Content Support

• Assist the Communications Director with identifying key information and developing a rotating social media content plan
• Coordinate with Shareholder Services and Lands & Natural Resources to support Shareholder Communications as needed
• Assist the Communications Director with identifying key information and developing a rotating social media content plan
• Manage a monthly communications schedule for dissemination of key external communications in coordination with the Communications Director and other key departments to ensure fresh social media content (including Facebook and LinkedIn) and Afognak website.
• Edit and proofread materials, web content, and internal communications for clarity, consistency, and brand voice.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to maintain accuracy and tone across communication channels.
• Coordinate with photographers, videographers, community organizations, and others to refresh stock images and video content.
• Assist with photo and video editing and copy writing for various communications.

Project Management

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
• Coordinate with external vendors (e.g., photographers, printers, production companies) as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Payrate:$68,000 to $73,000 Annually

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing, Media Production, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of full-time, in-house experience in communications, video editing, or graphic design (freelance experience not applicable).
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Strong understanding of branding, visual storytelling, and multimedia communication principles.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with sharp attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with social media content creation and digital asset management preferred.
• Project management experience
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines, and prioritize work effectively
• Excellent interpersonal skills and judgment, with ability to apply tact and diplomacy in all situations
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)
• Able to integrate easily, and work well in a team environment via distance communications
• Able to adhere to all policies, and safety and health rules and regulations