Executive Communications Manager

Responsibilities

• Draft and create communications that build trust, engagement and a positive reputation with a variety of employee and external stakeholders through existing and new communications channels.
• Deeply understand the strategy and content needs of our Channel partners (e.g. Internal, Web, Social, Email, etc.) to inform content plans, creative development, and holistic stakeholder engagement plans.
• Develop program/project-specific marketing and communications material; manage campaigns and communication planning as directed.
• Support creation and upkeep of a master editorial calendar incorporating content plans across communications modalities.
• Partner closely with digital/social media to co-define integrated plans and ensure quality execution.
• Help plan and execute employee events, by developing strategic content agendas, identifying content contributors, shaping and editing presentation materials, and managing event logistics.
• Create content across multiple channels, edit/proofread and/or update communication materials as requested, including presentations, press releases, speeches, industry and community award submissions, websites, newsletters, posters, social media posts, brochures, etc.
• Identify/monitor metrics to assess impact of communications messaging and summarize/create reports for presentation to management.
• Draft compelling speeches that have high visibility and high impact for the CEO and Executive Management Committee, ensuring the messaging aligns with the organization's vision, values, and strategic goals.
• Provide talking points, create engaging presentations and company materials in support of event planning, including the day of event.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 6 years of increasing responsibility in corporate communications, journalism, marketing or related field in a demanding communications-focused environment preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in energy or infrastructure required
• Knowledge of Associated Press (AP-style) writing preferred
• Up to 10% travel primarily within NY State.