Communications Manager

May Include:

• Identifies and capitalizes on opportunities to promote and positively represent the organization through internal and external communication.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures for communicating on behalf of the organization that represents the corporate identity and promotes and supports the organization’s mission.
• Works closely with business unit leaders to develop targeted communication of initiatives that support the organization’s overall mission and vision.
• Collaborates and coordinates across business units to unify and align messaging.
• Leads curation, adoption, strategy and content creation efforts for the company’s employee engagement platform.
• Oversees the workflow and work assignments of the communications team to ensure effective collaboration among team members and consistent, quality work.
• Drafts proposals for special communications projects; presents on and promotes these projects to management.
• Seeks new methods and creative strategies to increase internal and external awareness of key events and changes in the organization, including the launch of new products, strategic communications implementation, special events, local and global community service, and other topics of interest.
• Prepares and delivers presentations in the company to share information.
• Represents the company in a variety of settings, always promoting the company in the best possible way.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience
• Manages projects and processes while working independently and with limited supervision
• Coaches and reviews the work of lower-level professionals
• Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex; takes a new perspective on

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to consult with clients to determine requirements, stakeholders, and scope.
• Experience communicating in multiple media (e.g., print, email, web, video/audio).
• Superior ability to write in a journalistic style that is customary for corporate and external publications.
• Excellent managerial and organizational abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with corporate management, employees, media, and the larger community and coordinate efforts of various teams in order to present a coherent message.

Experience

At least 5 years of experience in the communications field

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, business, or related field

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.