Global Prof. Services Co.

Hybrid – Chicago or Chicagoland area

Ref # 1019

Summary:

Do you have 8+ years of global business communications experience? Are you a strategic content-development professional with financial and executive communications experience with publicly traded companies? Strong financial media relations expertise. Can you develop strategic content for corporate applications? Able to translate complex ideas and concepts into simple, compelling communications for different audiences?

Enjoy being hands-on? Want to make a difference working closely with CEO and C-Suite executives? Have worked for a complex, matrixed organization across regions? Live in the Chicagoland area? Hybrid position. Three days/week onsite in either Chicago or suburb. Company committed to work-life balance.

Writing test will be part of interview process. Reports to Director, Business Communications.

Professional Services Company is a global leader in applied safety science focused on safety, security and sustainability. They help their customers innovate, launch new products/services, navigate global markets/complex supply chains, grow sustainably and responsibly into the future.

Competitive salary plus bonus, all-employee incentive programs and other perks.

Background: Ideal Candidate:

BS/BA degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, or related field.
8+ years’ related experience from corporate, agency, trade publication, journalism, etc.
Knowledge and interest in financial news.
Previous experience working for publicly traded company in external communications role.
Media relations experience with top-tier media, including financial news outlets, trade publications, social media, etc.
Develops media relationships, arranges interviews, takes inquiries, etc.
Preferred experience in: global communications across geographic regions, B2B environment, media relations. Financial journalism
Creative, strategic thinker/storyteller. Solid news judgement, high energy, flexible, detail oriented.
Familiar with communications technology, including/similar to: Business Wire, Muck Rack, SharePoint, Microsoft Suite, etc.
Exceptional writing and editing skills.
Creates & executes effective external communications strategies, including for social media, backed by solid metrics-driven approach.
Proven success translating complex ideas into simple, compelling communications.

Responsibilities: Breakdown of time (approximate):

Overall: 50% strategic communications, ideas. 50% Hands-on.
30%: Financial Communications
30%: Executive communications – CEO positioning, awards, trends, opinions, op-eds, maintain IR website,
40%: Corporate level sustainability, employer of choice, social media
Strategize and lead proactive external communications initiatives to protect and promote company’s brand and reputation.
Lead development/execution of communications of corporate-level initiatives, such as acquisitions.
Promote strategic top-tier media coverage of business or other initiatives
Work with existing tools to develop media lists that are actionable and up to date.
Lead corporate organic social media strategy and presence, work closely with digital team.
Tap experience and creativity to strategize/promote external visibility of executives, including interviews, panels, awards, etc.
Help ensure executives are well-prepared for opportunities.
Help deliver corporate sustainability narrative.
Step in as called on for writing, editing, consulting, handling media inquiries, etc.
Collaborate with colleagues across global Communications team & key colleagues across businesses and corporate functions.

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