External Communications Manager

Job Title: External Communications Manager

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Job responsibilities:

• Develop outcomes based multichannel communications campaigns that engage our client’s employees, external stakeholders and the media and develop appropriate measures to monitor these outcomes

• Develop our client’s company reputation across all strategic elements, also in response to regulatory developments

• Take a journalistic approach to identify and tell stories that will act as long-lasting proof points for our strategy

• Sharing and cascading communication best practices across the company, building competence and providing training, media kits and support materials for all leaders

• Engage employees who will also tell our story and amplify our communications stories

• Develop (guide, train) the role of our most senior leaders and experts as spokes people to talk at events internally and externally

• Influence key media outlets within our industry and develop relationships with journalists to tell our client’s story

• Identify the most appropriate internal and external forums for our most senior leaders and/or experts to participate

• Create messaging with senior leaders for thought leadership and further build our client’s reputation within the paint and coatings industry with impact

• Coordinate the virtual press office to ensure amplification and sequencing of content across the company

• Identify trends within the industry, target where our client can contribute to the discussion and amplify these trends internally for our employees

• Maintain our client’s news room by adding stories

• Respond to media enquiries

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Skills required

• Relevant experience working in communications (in-house and/or agency) with a clear track record of success

• Proven track record in developing and implementing strategic corporate communications plans

• Confidence and experience in issues & crisis management

• Experience of working with and influencing internal & external stakeholders/bodies and developing partnerships

• Ability to handle multiple projects under time and resource pressure

• Native English, or excellent written and verbal English skills with eye for detail

• Experience of managing external agencies/service providers