Manager, Communications

Responsibilities

• Execute communications projects, tasks, and deliverables that shape and advance firm and organizational priorities
• Build relationships with key stakeholders in the Client Technology and Innovation (CT&I) organization and help advance its priorities throughout strategic communications programs
• Develop messaging targeted to both internal and external stakeholders, including, but not limited to, talking points and briefing documents, press releases, social media content; manage complex programs, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and delivering results on time and on budget
• Collaborate cross functionally to maximize impact and ensure consistency
• Use data and insights to inform and refine communications programs
• Demonstrate exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills to create compelling narratives and develop clear, consistent messaging for various audiences
• Monitor traditional and social media for industry trends and competitive analysis, bringing external case studies and insights into our communications planning
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Requirements

• Minimum five years of recent experience in communications or public relations, with agency or accounting/professional services background
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required; degrees in communications or marketing a plus
• Track record as collaborator, multi-tasker, and self-starter who exercises judgement and discretion
• Experience developing successful communications strategies and programs; comfortable working with senior leaders and acting as a trusted advisor on messaging, strategy, and media; media training experience is preferred; demonstrated experience in using AI-powered tools strategically to inform communications, streamline workflows, and generate insights
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with experience crafting compelling narratives for media and external audiences; strong project management skills with a keen attention to detail, deadlines, and managing multiple priorities
• Ability to translate complex and sometimes highly technical information for different audiences; forward-thinker and self-starter who exercises independent judgment and brings creative, data-driven ideas to the team; experience with technology or start-up organizations a plus
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

Preferred

• media training experience is preferred