Mgr Co-worker Communications

General Summary of Job Responsibilities

The Manager of Co-Worker Communications is responsible for the overall execution of all Co-worker Communications, including but not limited to the management of our company intranet, digital signage, email campaigns and other communications channels. The incumbent will lay out the overall Co-worker communications strategy using external and internal benchmarking, as well as the execution of the tactical day-to-day communications. Overall leadership of the internal communications strategy is integral to achieving our EICP goals, most notably our Culture Index. A comprehensive co-worker communications plan is critical to ensuring that our company culture is brought to life and the organization can execute on its goals and strategies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and implement internal communications strategy that aligns with our culture. Implementation of this strategy includes aligning with executives, crafting their messages, and guiding and directing where needed
• Use data, research, external benchmarking and insights to inform decision-making related to communications improvements
• Act as advisor to stakeholders on how to best engage and motivate behaviors, attitudes, and perceptions through all communication mediums
• Use a variety of communications and modern/digital solutions to influence and support desired experiences
• Engage and partner with IT around new technology solutions to enhance and drive communications to all co-workers forward
• Other duties as assigned or may be necessary

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to create communication strategies and plans that address concerns and educate stakeholders
• Understanding of media markets, public relations, crisis communications as it relates to managing the reputation of a company
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability, with the ability to move seamlessly across diverse business groups and geographical cultures
• Proven ability to recognize and diagnose issues, work in teams, and leverage the resources of other related practices to address client challenges
• Understanding of the external communications landscape including but not limited to trends, benchmarking, and new and emerging technologies
• Ability to draw conclusions from data in a logical, systematic way
• Excellent writing skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skill and a track record of building relationships from Senior level stakeholders (C-level) to employee workgroups

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, or Journalism and 4+ years of experience in a communications-related field; Communications firm, advertising, public relations, internal or external corporate communications. Experience facilitating, coaching and mentoring teams specifically to drive consensus, brainstorm and/or to gather data.
• [OR] Associate's degree in Business, Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, or Journalism and 6+ years of experience in a communications-related field; Communications firm, advertising, public relations, internal or external corporate communications. Experience facilitating, coaching and mentoring teams specifically to drive consensus, brainstorm and/or to gather data.
• [OR] High School diploma and 8+ years of experience in a communications-related field; Communications firm, advertising, public relations, internal or external corporate communications. Experience facilitating, coaching and mentoring teams specifically to drive consensus, brainstorm and/or to gather data.

Preferred Experience

• Graphic design experience
• Motion graphics and/or videography experience
• Strong project management skills