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Ty A.

Chicago, Illinois

$75/hr
5.0
50 jobs

I help content and creative-driven teams stay organized, communicate clearly, and deliver polished work on time. For more than a decade, I’ve worked across communications, editorial production, client service, and project coordination. I’m often the person who brings order to the process: clarifying assignments, tracking deadlines, coordinating contributors, building templates and calendars, translating feedback, and reviewing work before it reaches the client or audience. I can support your team with: - Content and editorial operations - Project coordination - Client success and account support - Internal and stakeholder communications - Newsletter and campaign production - Workflow tracking, templates, and SOPs - Editorial QA - Copy editing, proofreading, and rewriting I’m especially useful when your team has a lot of moving parts: multiple contributors, shifting priorities, client feedback, recurring deadlines, or scattered information across Slack, email, docs, and other project-management tools. My work helps teams reduce confusion, avoid unnecessary revisions, keep priorities visible, and deliver stronger work with less friction. Clients and colleagues have praised me for being organized, thoughtful, diplomatic, independent, and easy to work with. I bring both operational discipline and editorial judgment. That means I don’t just track the work. I understand the content, the audience, the client expectations, and the communication needed to get things approved and delivered.

  • Communications
  • English
  • Press Release
  • Proofreading
  • Writing
  • US English Dialect
  • Cover Letter Writing
  • Business Writing
  • Public Relations
  • Content Writing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Resume Writing
  • Copywriting
Renata R.

London, United Kingdom

$20/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I am a Corporate Communications professional with 11+ years of experience helping startups, founders, and global companies communicate with clarity and impact. My background spans B2B PR, executive communications, content strategy, and thought leadership across organisations including Experian, ANDRITZ Group, and scaling startups operating in the Americas and EMEA. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations and an MBA in Marketing, alongside a Master's degree from the University of Westminster (UK). Throughout my career, I've translated complex, technical, and data-heavy topics into content that engages customers, employees, investors, and the media. My expertise includes executive ghostwriting for CEOs and founders, LinkedIn thought leadership, blog articles (SEO/AEO), newsletters, website copy, eBooks, press releases, media relations, internal communications, employer branding, and strategic content planning. Whether you need a single piece of content or an end-to-end communications strategy, I focus on creating content that is authentic, commercially relevant, and aligned with your business goals. REGARDING MY UPWORK PROFILE I'm new to Upwork, which is why I'm currently building my profile here. To do that, I'm offering my services at a competitive rate while delivering the same level of quality I've provided to startups and multinational organisations. I'm reliable, organised, easy to work with, and comfortable managing projects independently. I'm available for both short and long-term collaborations. WHAT MAKES ME UNIQUE I combine the strategic thinking of a communications manager with a passion with data and business acumen skills, combined with strong writing skills of a professional copywriter and ghostwriter. I don't just write, I learn your voice, understand your audience, and create content that people actually want to read, share, and engage with. Whether you're building your personal brand, launching a product, or growing your company's visibility, my goal is to make your message stand out and earn media. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: • Generated £5M+ in earned media value within one year for a startup (Yattó) through strategic PR and media relations. • Ghostwrote LinkedIn thought leadership for founders at Yattó, generating 900K+ views, 30+ speaking invitations, and supporting a R$5M investment raise. • Secured media coverage across Tier 1 and Tier 2 publications for startups in sustainability, fintech, and technology (Yattó, Mambo Wi-Fi & Barte). • Built content strategies across blogs, newsletters, social media, and SEO that increased audience growth by 40% and contributed to a 20% increase in sales conversions at Mambo Wi-Fi • Helped grow ANDRITZ's LinkedIn audience from 50K to 70K through organic content and employer branding, increasing talent attraction by 60%.

  • Internal Communications
  • Personal Branding
  • Ghostwriting
  • Content Strategy
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Administrative Support
  • Content Creation
Renee B.

San Juan Capistrano, California

$150/hr
5.0
28 jobs

As you probably saw on my profile, I am ranked in the top 1% on Upwork and have all 5-star reviews! That is why top companies like Pepsi, Indeed, and others want to work with me through Upwork's Enterprise division. I bring 20+ years running Marketing Communications and Public Relations departments for leading companies including Experian.com, FreeCreditReport.com, St John Knits, Louis Vuitton, Brighton, Ditech.com, La Blanca Swim, Polo Swim, Kennith Cole Swim, plus many other global brands. Have decide to leave the corporate world to support you! My broad experience can help you too! Are you launching a new brand/product, or need help with corporate communication, event marketing, or content…I am excited to help with this and more. I am strategic and focused on creating memorable initiatives utilizing platforms that make sense for the client I am working with. From offline to online marketing, public relations, print, and social media, I develop customized plans that drive brand awareness, market share, revenue and build brand loyalty. SPECIALTIES: Brand Management ♦ Public Relations ♦ Event Marketing ♦ Corporate Communications Project Management ♦ Sponsorship Marketing ♦ Content Creation ♦ Community Relations Influencer Management ♦ Ambassadors Programs ♦ Social Media ♦ Digital Transformation Editing ♦ Retail Marketing ♦ e-Commerce ♦ Omni Channel ♦ Licensee Management ♦ Ambassador Programs

  • Communications
  • Media Relations
  • Public Relations
  • Internet Marketing
  • Persona Development
  • Copywriting
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Content Marketing
  • Digital Strategy
Natalie C.

Provo, Utah

$25/hr
5.0
10 jobs

I am an experienced Marketing and Communications Manager with a strong background in event planning, digital marketing, and public relations. I have successfully coordinated events for over 500 attendees, working closely with government municipalities and stakeholders within the state of Utah to ensure alignment and impact. My expertise includes promoting events and engaging diverse audiences through comprehensive digital marketing strategies, leveraging social media, email marketing, and graphic design skills to maximize reach and participation. With a solid track record in campaign management, I have increased engagement through targeted social media strategies and influencer marketing initiatives. My role at 47G Aerospace & Defense, for example, included managing outreach within an ecosystem of over 100 companies, driving a 30% increase in campaign reach. I have collaborated with public agencies and private organizations to create effective communications plans, successfully utilizing platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, Mailchimp, and HubSpot. Additionally, I have developed strong community partnerships, helping clients build brand awareness and loyalty through compelling content and strategic messaging. With a deep understanding of influencer and affiliate marketing, I excel in crafting campaigns that align with business objectives and generate tangible results. My skills in analytics, project management, and relationship-building enable me to support clients in achieving their marketing and communication goals effectively.

  • Freelance Marketing
  • Marketing
  • Communications
  • Writing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Risk Analysis
  • Customer Service
  • Google Docs
  • Excel Formula
  • Cision
  • Canva
  • Eloqua
  • Event Planning
Natalie M.

Jersey City, New Jersey

$50/hr
4.9
33 jobs

Senior Marketing Operations & Project Support professional with 10+ years of experience in marketing, content, project coordination, and executive support. I help founders, agencies, and growing businesses stay organized, visible, and on track by managing the work behind the scenes that keeps projects moving. My background spans marketing support, project coordination, executive assistance, content development, communications, workflow management, and client-facing operations. I bring a high level of professionalism, adaptability, and detail orientation to fast-moving teams that need more than task support. I help create structure, improve follow-through, and keep priorities organized across day-to-day operations and marketing execution. My work can include: Marketing operations and project coordination Content writing, editing, and on-page SEO support Executive assistant and administrative support Workflow organization, task tracking, and Asana management Client communication, follow-up, and cross-functional coordination Email marketing support, research, reporting, and presentations PR, communications, and brand support General business support for founders, consultants, and agencies I’m experienced with tools such as Asana, HubSpot, Google Workspace, Canva, Zoho, Slack, Jasper, Copy.ai, and spreadsheet-based workflow systems. Clients work with me when they need someone who is organized, reliable, polished, and capable of supporting both the operational and marketing side of the business. I’m especially well suited for founders, agencies, and lean teams that need an experienced partner who can manage details, communicate clearly, and keep execution moving without constant oversight. If your business needs strong support across marketing, operations, content, projects, and executive workflow, I’d be glad to help.

  • Communications
  • Email Marketing
  • SEO Strategy
  • Content Strategy
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Search Engine Marketing
  • Branding
  • Qualitative Research
  • Copywriting
  • Content Writing
  • Media Relations
  • Public Relations
Logan B.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

$45/hr
5.0
11 jobs

I'm an independent public relations practitioner, former investigative journalist, and principal of Barry Media Consulting. My career has been built around a passion for mass communications in public affairs: journalism, strategic communications, and helping organizations communicate with clarity, credibility, purpose, and a heavy attention and commitment to detail quality. Over the past decade, I've worked within and alongside both sides of the media landscape. As a journalist, I covered state and local government, business and economic development, investigated public officials, interviewed national figures, and reported on stories that drew statewide and national attention. Those experiences taught me the importance of thorough research, rigorous fact-checking, asking tough questions, and understanding what makes a story genuinely newsworthy. Today, I help clients navigate complex communications challenges through media relations and earned media strategy, thought leadership, executive communications, stakeholder engagement, and strategic messaging. I bring a reporter's mindset to every project, combining curiosity, accuracy, and sound editorial judgment with a practical understanding of how organizations and leaders need to communicate in today's environment. Throughout my career, I've worked with government agencies, nonprofits, businesses, elected officials, and industry leaders, helping them tell their stories in ways that resonate with both the media and the audiences they serve. Whether I'm developing a media strategy, preparing a spokesperson for an interview, ghostwriting an op-ed, or conducting in-depth research, my goal is always the same: to help clients build trust, strengthen their reputation, and achieve meaningful results. My work has been recognized with multiple honors from the Public Relations Society of America, and I continue to be driven by a simple belief: good communications starts with facts, credibility, and a genuine commitment to serving the public interest. Feel free to check out Barry Media Consulting's website to view more of my work and to learn more about my background.

  • Content Writing
  • Public Relations
  • Copywriting
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Blog Writing
  • News Writing
  • Article Writing
  • AP Style Writing

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How to Hire Top Internal Communication Specialists

INTERNAL EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATION SPECIALISTS

What is internal employee communication? 

Internal employee communication is the process of sharing information and ideas between management and employees. Like any other business process, employee communication can be audited and improved. 

Here’s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in employee communication professionals:

  • Employee communication
  • Communication (e.g., written, verbal, visual)
  • HR management, compliance, and training
  • HR documentation (e.g., handbooks, policies, procedures)

Why do you want to hire employee communication specialists?

The trick to finding top employee communication specialists is to identify your needs. Is your goal to implement an open office policy at your organization through a series of seminars and team-building exercises between managers and employees? Will your employee communication specialist also be responsible for writing employee handbooks and procedures? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life. 

HOW TO HIRE EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATION SPECIALISTS

Employee communication specialists can audit your business’s internal communication channels and highlight areas for improvement.

So how do you hire employee communication specialists? What follows are some tips for finding top employee communication specialists on Upwork.

How to shortlist employee communication professionals

As you’re browsing available employee communication consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the professionals you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:

  • Industry fit. You want an employee communication specialist who understands the interpersonal dynamics and challenges of your industry. 
  • Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., communication tools such as Slack).
  • Feedback. Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular employee communication specialist.

How to write an effective employee communication job post

With a clear picture of your ideal employee communication specialist in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a freelancer to know if they’re the right fit for the project. 

An effective employee communication job post should include: 

  • Scope of work: From auditing employee-manager relations to implementing communication solutions, list all the deliverables you’ll need. 
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project. 
  • Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries, policies, or communication tools, mention this here. 
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

Ready to streamline communications between managers and employees in your organization? Log in and post your employee communication job on Upwork today.

FAQS FOR HIRING EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATION SPECIALISTS

How much does it cost to hire an employee communication specialist?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

  • An experienced employee communication specialist may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
  • A freelancer who is still in the process of building a client base may price their employee communication services more competitively. 

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.

How long should you contract an employee communication specialist to complete your project?

As difficult as it is to estimate how long it takes to improve manager-employee relations, budgeting time is very important to keeping your project on track. 

Be prepared to budget more time for more-demanding employee communication projects. For example, helping a small business adopt an open office policy will typically take less time than transforming the workplace culture of a large corporation. 

What are the steps involved to hire employee communication specialists?

Here’s how to hire employee communication consultants in four simple steps:

  1. Identify your project needs, whether it’s drafting communication policy or conducting training seminars.
  2. Define the scope of work and write a detailed job post. Be specific about deliverables (e.g., draft clear policies for sick leave and paid time off).
  3. Review proposals and shortlist potential employee communication specialists for unique skills needed to bring your project to life (e.g., establishing a DevOps work culture at a software firm). 
  4. Interview employee communication talent to gauge whether they’re the right fit for your project. Here are some sample interview questions.