ABOUT SOTHEBY'S
Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury. Sotheby’s promotes access to and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions and buy-now channels including private sales, e-commerce and retail. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by an industry-leading technology platform and a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 70 categories which include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate. Sotheby’s believes in the transformative power of art and culture and is committed to making our industries more inclusive, sustainable and collaborative.
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THE ROLE
The Manager of Corporate and Internal Communications will work with the Global Head of Corporate and Internal Communications to implement the overall employee engagement and external brand reputation strategy in support of the Company’s goals and values, as well as improve executive visibility and thought leadership. In this role you will work with partners in global Press Offices, Human Resources, Compliance, Information Technology and Marketing to produce content, top tier coverage and align messaging for internal and external audiences and to ensure that the content and messaging is in sync with the Company’s external Press and Marketing positions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the external executive visibility and thought leadership communication strategy inclusive of conferences, speaking opportunities and annual reports
- Develop a compelling business narrative around the company’s strategy and innovation and secure signature stories in key outlets
- Establish a regular cadence of internal communications and a calendar of key moments such as Townhall and quarterly CEO and leadership team emails
- Develop, write and edit communications materials for all internal communications, including executive messages and new appointments, factoring in global and cultural sensitivities.
- Protect corporate reputation with proactive crisis and issues management
- Support innovative and targeted communications strategies, with a consistent tone of voice and messaging tactics that support HR and the overall employee experience
- Liaise with finance on quarterly bondholder calls
- Manage and adapt the strategy for measuring internal communications effectiveness and website efficiency
IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES
- Bachelor’s Degree required, ideally in relevant area of study/interest
- 6+ years of relevant Corporate and or Internal Communications experience needed
- Experience in internal communications in complex and global organizations
- Experience in earned media relations, with proven success in framing and placing stories that support varying organizational needs and reach target audiences
- Strategic mindset and experience leveraging both traditional and creative communications tactics across disciplines (digital, media, profile and brand building, partnerships and community engagement) to meet measurable objectives and long-term goals
- Collaborative nature and desire to engage thoughtfully with a team of world-class leaders and experts passionate about their work
- Demonstrated ability to partner within Communications and across the broader organization
- Excellent influencing skills at all levels of the organization and extreme flexibility to be proactive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, organization and presentation skills; analytical and problem-solving abilities
The proposed base salary for this position ranges from $90,000- $140,000. In addition to base salary successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus, as well as a competitive benefits package. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.
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