**40006BR** **Requisition ID:** 40006BR **Business Unit:** COR **Job Description:** Job Objective Leads the development of strategy and administers the implementation plan for moderate to highly complex marketing and communications programs working under general direction. Assignments support the growth of the firm through marketing campaigns, brand management, communications of major internal programs, and major employee communications. Leads others in the creation of materials for these campaigns and programs. Duties and Responsibilities Strategy and Planning Leads the development of strategy for basic to highly complex marketing and communications plans. Strategy includes the alignment of message, the audience, and the communications platforms to be used. Collaborates with senior marketing and communications management, and executive and senior management staff. Content Development Creates, develops and produces basic to highly complex marketing and communication content to support marketing campaigns, brand management, major internal programs, and major employee communications. Develops creative briefs, writes copy, works with designers, and obtains necessary approvals before publishing materials. Develops content with the style and editorial guidelines appropriate for the channel Content Promotion Pushes and publicizes content across appropriate channels, including email programs, website, social media, press distribution, and advertising. Responsible for building and managing the campaigns in the applicable technologies. Guidance and Mentorship Guides other marketing and communications staff in the creation of materials and implementation of the plan. Mentors others in advanced communications skills (Ex: strategy, campaign/program design), alignment of message and audience, and selection of communications platforms. Program Administration Administers the implementation of strategic marketing and communications programs. Creates the budget and calendar of events. Determines and tracks key performance metrics to measure success and establishes change management communications techniques to identify need for greater clarity. Modifies programs and information flow based on results. Performs other duties as required. **Job Title:** Lead Marketing and Communications Specialist **Group:** COR **Employment Type:** Local **Minimum Qualifications:** Education Requirement:- Bachelor's degree Experience Requirement:- 12 Years of related experience Skills & Abilities :- Intermediate ability to develop a communications and/or marketing strategy for complex situations. Advance knowledge of all communications platforms. Advanced ability to research technical information, conduct interviews with multiple internal and client resources at all levels of the organization, and produce communication materials. Advanced ability to provide or construct communications materials with appropriate style, grammar, and proper English syntax. Advanced ability to work collaboratively as a member of a communications team in preparing print materials, audio-visual presentations, digital communications, and social media content Good interpersonal skills. Expert written and oral communication skills. Advanced ability in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as digital channel platforms. **Why CDM Smith?:** Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith) **Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.** Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world. **Job Site Location:** India - Bangalore / Chennai / Pune **Agency Disclaimer:** All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee. **Amount of Travel Required:** 0% **Assignment Category:** Fulltime-Regular **Background Check and Drug Testing Information:** CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.