Jay Waltner

Experience

1. Senior Communications Specialist, Internal Communications

   ACT

   Feb 2014 — Present · Iowa City, IA, US

   Counsel and coach internal clients on messaging fundamentals, communication strategies, and how to use the company\'s internal communication channels to their greatest effectiveness- Create and curate written and short-form video content for internal communication channels including the employee intranet, digital signage, in-person and virtual events, and weekly e-newsletters to the full employee base as well as periodic communications targeted to, or on behalf of, middle and senior management- Create and execute communication plans for short- and long-term internal campaigns - Write, edit, and proofread messages on behalf of the CEO and other senior leaders- Support all-employee events in person and online- Consult with senior leaders and collaborate with the corporate crisis response team to create and distribute crisis communications to internal audiences- Tell the ACT story in ways that connect employees with our mission and which equip and inspire them to carry it forward

Education

• Purdue University

  M.A., Interpersonal Communications

  1990 — 1992

• Goshen College

  B.A., Mass Communications

  1986 — 1988

Skills

• Brand Development
• Advertising
• Proofreading
• Marketing Communications
• Blogging
• Public Relations
• Corporate Communications
• Digital Media
• Video
• Social Media Marketing
• Editing
• Marketing
• Press Releases
• Television
• Copywriting