We are hiring an Executive Communications Manager to serve as a key point of contact for our executive team to develop and execute strategic communications to engage, inform and inspire internal and external stakeholders.
What You Will Be Doing:
Lead and manage the internal and external communications strategy and programs to drive measurable outcomes.
Research, consult, write and produce various deliverables including e-mails, blog posts, presentations, talking points, video scripts, agendas and social media messages.
Manage all leadership communications including regular calls for all people leaders, intranet pages and targeted messages to top 100 level leaders.
Collaborate with corporate departments to craft and deliver compelling messaging, campaigns and collateral to achieve specific outcomes.
Work closely with the digital team to manage executive storytelling on social media.
Coordinate executive presentations and media relations to promote Steelcase thought leadership.
Create and execute effective communications plans, identify resources, establish timelines, manage project budgets and oversee creative and production resources.
Create leader briefings for executive visits to on-site locations and key customers as well as media interviews.
Work with the Brand and Corporate Communications teams, chief of staff and Investor Relations teams to provide strategic input on company messaging and visual identity.
Continuously measure, evaluate, and modify communications plans and tactics to improve impact and effectiveness.
Support the broader corporate communications team with company events; crisis communications and issues management and monitoring; diversity, equity and inclusion programs; environmental, social and governance initiatives; intranet platform management; and other cross-functional projects.
Your Future Team:
Our corporate communications team brings together skilled communicators, writers and strategists to support communications to internal and external audiences. We are at the center of developing and scaling communications initiatives across our global organization. We are immersed in all aspects of our business including executive communications, crisis and issues management, investor relations, ESG and DEI initiatives, talent acquisition efforts and employee communications. We work closely to support one another and enjoy regularly connecting to share priorities, ideas, skills, projects and new thinking.
Who You Are:
The ideal candidate will be eager to jump in and learn about Steelcase, its various stakeholders, and, especially, the global talent organization. You approach your work with the audience in mind, a willingness to collaborate cross-functionally and big picture mindset. A passion for employee engagement, consistency and details will be keys to success. You are adept at expressing a point of view and listening to others as they express theirs and are comfortable partnering and consulting with senior executives. At your core, you’re a learner, connector and team player who embraces problem solving and navigating complex situations.
Required Skills and Competencies:
At least 7 years of work experience with a proven track record of communications to advance a company’s business goals
Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism or marketing
Experience in corporate, internal or employee communications
Preferred Skills and Competencies:
Experience with executive communications
Who We Are:
Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens.
Why People Choose to Work with Us:
At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.
What Matters to Us:
More than qualifications, we’re looking for talent and potential. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we're always looking to improve our global community. We value applicants who are comfortable interacting with people different from themselves, building mutual respect and positive relationships. We invite people from all backgrounds and genders to apply. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at myhr@steelcase.com.
Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. We are proud to be recognized for our inclusive workforce by the Corporate Equality Index for the past nine years.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Interior Design
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