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Accenture

People Communications Associate Manager

Chicago, IL

Role: People Communications Associate Manager

Organization: Corporate Functions/Marketing + Communications

Location: US - Chicago

About Accenture
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services - all powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 537,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com .

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Overview of North America (NA) Marketing + Communications
The North America Marketing + Communications team shapes and activates marketing and communications strategies across the marketing lifecycle that fuel growth for Accenture's $20B+ North American market (United States and Canada). Its cross-functional team drives category brand positioning in the North American market, curates end-to-end client experiences to drive the local growth agenda, empowers and positions Accenture's leaders, and engages and inspires the company's North American people, recruits and alumni. It positions Accenture in the heart of local innovation, business and technology communities and champions programs for equality, inclusion and diversity within Accenture North America and the communities it serves.

YOUR ROLE:

Work with a range of stakeholders to create, define, refine, optimize and execute People Communications deliverables and programs for Strategy & Consulting and Strategic Accounts & Global Sales.

Content creation and management:
  • Complying with communication policies, guidelines and procedures
  • Ensuring brand positioning and relevant messages are reinforced in all communications
  • Collaborating to create an editorial strategy and calendar that support overarching communications goals
  • Maintaining and building a pipeline of smart, relevant content for multiple channels and audiences
  • Writing, editing and distributing email and portal communications as needed
  • Scripting and coordinating the production of video content
  • Participating in the planning/executing of broadcasts
  • Supporting web design and other creative projects on an ad hoc basis
Execute other tasks critical to the successful operation of the Strategy & Consulting and Strategic Accounts & Global Sales internal comms programs, including:
  • Collecting, compiling and deriving insights from relevant communications metrics
  • Maintaining project trackers, editorial calendars, meeting agendas and other key team documents
  • Managing multiple projects across a range of geographies, industry and business groups
  • Working in close collaboration with cross-functional colleagues to ensure consistent, integrated deliverables
  • Monitoring and responding to queries, feedback and requests related to the communication programs or deliverables
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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Minimum of 5 years of internal communications experience in a large complex organization or communications agency
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience using graphic design and editing tools, including Adobe Creative Suite
  • Technical aptitude to quickly learn and master off-the-shelf and in-house communication, publishing and collaboration technologies
  • Understanding of web analytics principles and experience with web analytics tools (Adobe Analytics, etc.)
  • Strong eye for design and effective visual communication
  • Experience using graphic design and editing tools, including Adobe Creative Suite
  • Technical aptitude to quickly learn and master off-the-shelf and in-house communication, publishing and collaboration technologies
  • Understanding of web analytics principles and experience with web analytics tools (Adobe Analytics, etc.)
Professional Skills:
  • Ability to think strategically, applying out-of-the-box, creative and innovative thinking
  • Ability to forecast and lean into the role with a mindset focused on our vision for success
  • Ability to measure impact and tie programs to bottom line results
  • Ability to develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior executives
  • Ability to network, influence others and build consensus
  • Ability to utilize multimedia communication channels including email, web, video and social media
  • Strong project-management skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects concurrently
  • Ability to work within tight deadlines - both independently and collaboratively
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Strong eye for design and effective visual communication
  • Demonstrated leadership in professional setting; either military or civilian
  • Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting; either military or civilian
As required by theColorado Equal Pay Transparency Act, Accenture provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired in Colorado. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For the state of Colorado only , the range of starting pay for this role is $68,800 - $111,699 and information on benefits offered is here.

What We Believe

We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Read more here

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation.

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement .

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 (877) 889-9009, send us an email or speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

Job ID: AccentureInc-R00035200
Employment Type: Other