Employee Communications Specialist at Western Digital

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Data StorageIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing or a related field
2-5 years of internal communications experience
Excellent content development and writing skills, with a specific focus on campaigns, blog posts, video, and social media
Solid understanding of visual storytelling and script writing
Ability to build, manage, and engage with employees via an online or internal social media community
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling and engaging messages for diverse audiences
Skilled in video, podcast, or other forms of content creation to help tell employee stories
Familiar with Jira, Smartsheet, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar creative and project management tools
Highly collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with multiple stakeholders

Responsibilities

Develop from concept to execution a range of content designed for use in various communication materials, such as newsletters, company intranet, emails, and internal social media, and community content
Day-to-day management of the company communication platforms and channels, ensuring they are up to date, engaging, and aligned with company goals
Develop communication plans and content geared for internal audiences that support the objectives of the various organizations
Leverage video for creative storytelling, with a strong focus on writing scripts and developing short-form video content
Support internal events such as company meetings to promote employee engagement
Provide timely and accurate information to employees regarding their questions and concerns via email and Teams
Track the effectiveness of internal communications programs and campaigns, making adjustments as needed

Skills

Employee Communications

Content Creation

Communication Campaigns

Channel Management

Internal Communications

Corporate Communications

Western Digital

Provides data storage solutions and services

About Western Digital

Western Digital provides a variety of data storage solutions, including Network Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN), private cloud, and hyper-converged infrastructure. Their products are designed to help businesses manage and store data efficiently and reliably. For example, their all-flash arrays are optimized for high input/output applications, while the JetStor brand offers cost-effective NAS and SAN arrays that support multiple host ports for improved performance. What sets Western Digital apart from its competitors is its extensive experience in the data storage market and its ability to cater to a wide range of clients, from large corporations to small businesses. The company's goal is to deliver high-value storage solutions that meet the diverse needs of its customers, ensuring they have the tools necessary for effective data management.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$927.9MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid sick leave & vacation time

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life, accident, & disability insurance

Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan

Risks

Seagate's HAMR technology may outperform Western Digital's ePMR in high-capacity HDDs.

Toshiba's HAMR and MAMR technologies intensify competition in the storage market.

Focus on consumer products may neglect enterprise client needs, risking market share.

Differentiation

Western Digital leads in high-capacity HDDs with 32TB UltraSMR and ePMR technology.

The company offers diverse storage solutions, including NAS, SAN, and private cloud.

Western Digital's SanDisk and WD_BLACK brands target creators and gamers effectively.

Upsides

Growing demand for high-capacity storage driven by AI and data-intensive applications.

Recent product launches cater to the expanding gaming and content creation markets.

Advancements in ePMR technology enhance Western Digital's competitive edge in HDDs.

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