Responsibilities:

• Work with the Sr. Director of Communications and External Affairs to develop and execute a multi-channel external communications strategy to evolve and promote the corporate narrative, with a high priority on investor and ESG-related communication.
• Partner with Sustainability Director to produce an annual GRI report, Modern Slavery Transparency statement and other suitability communication documents/materials in order to meet stakeholder requirements.
• Partner with Global Human Resources and Internal Communications Specialist to develop an internal communications strategy that promotes employee engagement.
• Work with the Sr. Director of Communications and External Affairs to anticipate, prepare for and manage key communications issues with potential for significant company-wide impact.
• Draft and oversee review process of the Company’s communications such as press releases, statements, by-lined articles, key messages, FAQs, presentations, etc.
• Manage multi-channel editorial calendar.
• Serve as a key media contact, acting as spokesperson for the Company, monitoring and facilitating press requests.
• Manage updates to the Company’s websites to reflect the Company’s narrative.
• Manage Corporate Communications team members and outside vendors to ensure global implementation of the strategy.
• Provide communications strategic counsel and support to leadership and business units, as needed. Ensure business unit messaging is consistent with the company’s corporate messaging.
• Responsible for annual communications budget.

Requirements:

• University degree in communications, journalism, public relations or a related field, with 7-10 years’ experience in corporate communications and agency experience (comprised of external, internal, IR, sustainability, brand and/or change communications).
• Successful experience working in a global, rapid-paced business environment with a complex, matrix organizational structure.
• Passionate storyteller with excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills (AP Style). Strong research and analysis abilities with a focus on accuracy.
• Able to translate complex technical language and ideas into easy to comprehend language. Expertise in using different styles to reflect the nature of the stakeholder, audience and message.
• Media-savvy with established reporter relationships and results securing earned coverage.
• Exceptional communication skills, including public speaking, training and presentation capabilities, interpersonal skills, negotiation skills and conflict resolution.
• Experience working directly with senior management, including executive and C-suite level, both inside and outside of a company.
• Ability to run with projects while keeping key stakeholders updated on progress, opportunities and issues.
• Proven project management ability and experience managing outside agencies.
• Self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of cross-functioning teams.
• Detail-oriented and organized with success managing multiple projects from inception through to completion.
• Strong track record handling confidential company information and adhering to the highest ethical standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams), Adobe, Cision (or similar) and internal communications platforms including Workplace and Yammer.
• Graphic design and video production experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel internationally.