JOB SUMMARY
The job is responsible for organizing and delivering employee communications related to change efforts in the function. The incumbent will research industry trends and used analytics to identify the best ways to deliver employee communications and partner with leaders to employ new methods and approaches within the function. This individual will work with the leadership team to organize and drive an integrated communication calendar. Partner with leaders on agendas, materials, and content for large employee forums to drive consistency as well as build the strategy on the function's integrated communication calendar. Work with leaders and The Communications Team to write and send announcements, newsletters, and other employee messaging
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform communications consultation activities for the function. Partner with leaders and other key partners to understand the message and purpose and propose the appropriate method for communications. Write and deliver employee communications. Serve as the primary communications point of contact for all change-related activities that affect large populations of employees.Manage large employee events including, but not limited, to partnering with leaders to build agenda, materials, and content.Work with various individuals on scheduling and other support functions to coordinate the event.Own the functions integrated communication calendar and SharePoint site. Coordinate all forums and meetings across the leadership team. Determine the best way to deploy SharePoint to the employee population and drive usage.Tracks and measure effectiveness of communications.Other duties as assigned or requested.EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business or CommunicationsSubstitutions
NonePreferred
Master's Degree in Business or CommunicationsEXPERIENCE
Minimum
5 years in Corporate CommunicationsPreferred
NoneLICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS
Required
NonePreferred
NoneSKILLS
Exceptional written and oral communications skillsStrong influence management skills preferredFocus on building strong internal client relationshipsSelf-starter with the ability to work under pressure independently and as part of a teamExperience with media relations strategy and aligning internal and external messagingSuperior attention to detailsKnowledge of grammar and AP (Associated Press) and corporate style writingKnowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniquesKnowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methodsUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problemsSelecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new thingsAbility to solve problems independentlyLanguage: (Other than English)
NoneTravel Requirement
0% to 25%PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
Position type:
Remote
Teaches / trains others regularly
Does Not Apply
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Does Not Apply
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
Yes
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Does Not Apply
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Does Not Apply
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Does Not Apply
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