Manager-Strategic Communications & Media at Waste Management, Inc. (WM) | Kirkland, WA

Manager-Strategic Communications & Media

Kirkland, WA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableManager5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

Drive strategic communications for WM’s regional area, aligning brand goals and risk-aware messaging with leadership.

Own area-wide positioning, messaging, and proactive media work.
Must-have: 5+ years of relevant communications experience.
Standout: Leads design and QA of area communications tools and leadership messaging.

Leads strategic positioning to advance regional and corporate business objectives and brand goals, advising leadership on objectives, tactics and timing
Researches, writes coordinates and executes internal and external communication plans and message development and multi-media materials
Writes and publishes a monthly area newsletter to drive WM’s values-driven culture and employee engagement
Writes letters, articles and talking points for external and internal audiences
Actively engages internally to understand the business and track risks and opportunities
Manages proactive media work and incoming media inquiries
Serves as the media point person on the area critical incident response team
Takes a lead role in the design and quality assurance for area communication tools and systems (area message matrix, official templates for PowerPoint and business letters, approved communications plans, photo and video libraries, etc.)
Takes a lead role in quality assurance for leadership communications as needed, providing attention to detail and expert proofing skills
Operates with clarity and consistency in managing multiple queries, content streams and projects simultaneously

Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree
High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience.
5 years of relevant work experience in a communications department or agency (in addition to education requirement).