Senior Communications Specialist

Boyd Gaming Open · verified Sep 18, 2026

On-site Michigan City Full-time Senior Communications

Senior Communications role at Boyd Gaming. Michigan City · full-time · $49,000–$82,000 base.

SalaryStated by Boyd Gaming

$49,000 – $82,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You'll build and run recognition programs that support retention, engagement, and service goals
You'll plan team-member events, awards, orientations, surveys, and pre-shift meetings
You'll write, edit, and distribute internal updates, signage, posters, flyers, and other materials
You'll review engagement and turnover data, collect frontline feedback, and improve programs
You'll coordinate with Marketing and other departments to keep information current and compliant

What you bring

You have an undergraduate degree, preferably in business management, human resources, communications, journalism, or graphic design
You bring at least two years of related experience or comparable training and education
You work confidently with Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Adobe Creative Suite
You communicate strongly in writing and speech, manage deadlines, work independently, and interpret data
You bring creativity, initiative, energy, and a focus on recognizing others

Who this fits

This suits a creative, energetic communicator who enjoys recognizing frontline team members and improving engagement programs. You'll work onsite in Michigan City and coordinate with HR, Marketing, Finance, Audit, and other departments. The role fits someone comfortable with events, internal communications, data review, and independent work.

From the employer

Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States. Never content to rest upon our successes, we will continue to evolve and retain a position of leadership in our industry.

Our past success, our current business philosophies and our sound business planning, combine to position Boyd Gaming Corporation to maximize value for our shareholders, our team members and our communities.

The Sr. Comm Specialist is the public champion of our team member engagement, retention and communication programs; promotes the organization’s desired culture, values and behaviors while leading reward/recognition programs that deliver against company objectives, department goals and the company’s brand. These programs may include Team Member recognition, internal communications, special events, training collaboration and guest services. The incumbent will design write and execute internal communications to promote team member engagement and execute “best in class” programs that engage Team Members to deliver exceptional customer experiences that increase customer loyalty. Programs will be dedicated to recognizing performance and excellence by encompassing overall objectives regarding retention and recognition efforts; to elicit Team Member participation, buy-in, and ensure the communication of timely and accurate information pertaining to Team Member service.

• Design and implement effective programs to drive positive change in behavior and performance.
• Coordinate and facilitate Team Member recognition programs to include the Team Member of the Month, Team Leader of the Quarter, Team Member of the Year, and Service Award, etc.
• Schedule and attend Surprise and Delights with General Managers. Facilitate action plans, communicate results and keep pulse of Team Member issues.
• Create Team Member information and back of the house signage.
• Coordinate with Marketing to assure Communication are constantly up-to-date.
• Lead and execute all Team Member events to include, but not limited to, holiday and summer events, Team Member of the Year/Service Award Celebration, special TMDR functions, Team Member Appreciations, Wellness Screenings,
• Have a general working knowledge of Human Resource functions to assist team members as needed
• Design and distribute informational collateral such as posters and flyers as requested by management.
• Develop, coordinate and put into action engaging communication strategies across the business.
• Analyze engagement and turnover data to determine effectiveness of recognition programs.
• Maintain up-to-date content for all Team Member communications
• Write, proofread and edit written material.
• Coordinate and facilitate Team Member surveys.
• Facilitate New Hire Orientation to welcome new hires and explain recognition programs.
• Attend department pre-shift meetings to assist with the recognition of Team Members and to communicate current trends.
• Maintain Suggestion Box program to include gathering responses from Directors, publish and distribute results to all Team Members.
• Ensures adopted Team Member ideas are rewarded, and appropriate Team Members receive recognition.
• Proactively seek opportunities and solicit feedback from frontline Team Members to enhance recognition programs.
• Develop new recognition programs.
• Own property pre shift meetings to include consistent information across departments and ensure pre shift meetings meet company standards.
• Interface regularly with departments to ensure programs remain in compliance (HR, Finance, Audit, etc)
• Performs related and other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• An undergraduate degree is required, preferably in the area of Business Management, Human Resources, Communications, Journalism or Graphic Design.

• 2+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

• Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and the Adobe Creative Suite.

• Extremely high level of verbal and written communication skills.

• Must possess wide degree of creativity and initiative.

• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

• High energy, motivated and spirited with focus on helping and recognizing others.

• Ability to effectively work independently.

• Ability to analyze and interpret data/information.

Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.