Responsibilities

• Creates, implements and manages long-term internal and external communications and advocacy strategies that effectively describe and promote the organization, its issues and its ideals.
• Directs the branding and promotion of the company and industry within the communities in which the company operates.
• Provide direct writing and messaging support to senior leaders.
• Manage outside agencies and vendors to ensure the production of creative, high-quality, cost-effective communication solutions (e.g., policy briefs, press releases and media statements, and presentations)
• Partner with Human Resources to align employee communications and messaging to corporate strategy and objectives
• Provide broad leadership for the company’s online presence
• Maintain relationships with key reporters and media agencies, proactively identify media opportunities, and organize public relations events
• Provide strategic communications and stakeholder support for government relations, community, and other key external constituencies.
• Lead multi-location communications across Corporate and operating locations, balancing tactical execution with strategic alignment.
• Serve as a communications advisor to international teams, providing guidance and coordination across global operations.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in related field, Master's degree preferred
• Experience: 5+ Years corporate, preferred 10+ Years corporate or agency
• Management: 10+ Years, preferred 15+ years
• Manufacturing: none, preferred 3+ years or B2B
• Other Preferred: Experience with US manufacturing sector and the Midwest and Southern US; Superlative writing skills, including the ability to craft powerful, engaging, and broadly accessible messages; Public company experience preferred; Agility and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; Strong digital communications expertise, including analytics and measurement