Overview of the role
We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Senior Communications Manager with a minimum of 10 years of experience, including significant international exposure. The ideal candidate will excel in Executive and CEO communications, showcasing a strong command of the English language as a native speaker. This role demands exceptional writing skills, creativity, and dedication to serve executives according to their schedules. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for crafting compelling narratives and positioning them effectively, we want you on our team.
What you will do
- Executive Communications: Craft and deliver high-impact speeches, panel preparations, briefs, letters and backgrounders for executives and the CEO.
- Social Media Management: Oversee and manage executive LinkedIn channels, ensuring consistent and engaging content.
- Content Creation: Develop strategic narratives and key messaging that align with company goals and resonate with diverse audiences.
- Strategic Positioning: Understand and implement strategies to position executives and the company effectively in the market.
- Measurement & Analysis: Utilize tools and metrics to measure the effectiveness of communication strategies and adjust accordingly.
- Collaboration: Work closely with various departments to ensure cohesive and comprehensive communication plans.
- Project Management: Lead and manage communication projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality output.
- Crisis Communication: Develop and execute crisis communication plans to safeguard the company’s reputation.
Skills
Required skills to be successful
- Proactive: Takes initiative and demonstrates a hands-on approach.
- Detail-Oriented: Pays meticulous attention to detail in all tasks.
- Adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Dedicated: Shows a strong dedication to serving executives according to their schedules.
- Creative: Possesses the creativity needed to make communications stand out.
What equips you for the role
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years in a communications role or journalism, with significant international experience.
- Language: Native English speaker with exceptional writing and verbal communication skills.
- Executive Support: Proven experience in supporting executives and CEOs with communication needs.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement strategic communication plans.
- Creativity: Demonstrated creativity in crafting engaging and impactful content.
- Project Management: Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Analytical Skills: Proficiency in using analytical tools to measure communication effectiveness.
- Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for crafting engaging narratives.
- Proficiency in using analytics tools to measure campaign effectiveness and inform strategy.
- Strong organizational and strategic planning abilities.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
- Hands-on experience with digital communication tools and platforms.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.