Manager I, Communications

Overview

To develop, lead, and manage internal communication programs and campaigns, including workplace, culture, crisis, change and strategy. The Manager I manages professionals and/or leaders and is accountable for the performance and results of a team. Decisions are guided by policies, resources and business plans. Develop, manage and guide execution of enterprise-facing communications plans to achieve business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with and build excellent relationships with other leadership to develop and implement communication plans that align with the company's goals, priorities and values
• Guides fellow high-performing internal communicators (both direct reports and non-direct reports who are individual contributors and leaders) in building best-practice

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing or the equivalent combination of education, training or experience
• Extensive relative work experience
• Track record of building strong-performing teams and managing high-caliber talent
• Experience blending internal communications in collaboration with and spanning cross-function teams, preferably for a large, complex organization
• Proficient in Associated Press Style
• Knowledge of internal communications, the employee services/program field and employee/corporate communications principles
• Advanced knowledge of and experience with change management principles and practice, crisis, and culture-related communications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong judgement, problem solving and organizational skills, superb attention to detail and the ability to interpret business initiatives in a simple, compelling way for diverse audiences across the company
• Expert knowledge of internal communications, the employee services/program field and employee/corporate communications principles
• Broad knowledge of the functional area with demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to guide, influence and persuade others, primarily internally
• Ability to influence others internally and externally, including leaders, vendors
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, strong judgement, problem solving and organizational skills and the ability to interpret business initiatives in a simple, compelling way for diverse audiences
• Advanced skill working with diverse internal audiences