We are looking for a self-motivated and talented communications manager to lead our corporate communications department. The Manager of Corporate Communications will lead the organizations communications team and will develop and implement internal and external communication strategies for the organization to ensure that unified, consistent, and positive messages define and promote the corporate identity and mission and Corporate Communications Director will oversee all communications involving the organization including the development and implementation of a communications strategy and a broad and diverse range of business and marketing communications.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Hires and trains communications staff.

• Organizes and oversees the schedules and work of communications supervisors.

• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive. 

• Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with executive leadership and board of directors to develop the corporate mission statement.

• Develops and implements a communications strategy for the corporation that builds and maintains a positive corporate brand.

• Oversees corporate communications and branding in various online and print platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and industry magazines.

• Oversees the development and maintenance of the corporate website including methods to deliver message, ease of navigation, and clarity of information; ensures that all content is current and relevant.

• Provides consistent and timely information to employees through various communications programs.

• Acts as corporate spokesperson and responds to members of the media in a timely manner; composes and distributes press releases as needed.

• Develops and maintains positive professional relationships with various members of the media.

• Assists executive leadership in developing presentations, speeches, and other important corporate messages.

• Provides suggestions concerning graphics, clarity, distribution, and press releases to Finance and Accounting departments for preparation of the corporations annual report.

• Develops, implements, and adheres to communications budget.

• Develops, composes, distributes, and implements polices to enhance the efficiency of the communications department and to further develop the building and maintaining of a positive corporate brand.

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Organized with attention to detail.

• Superior ability to write in a journalistic style that is customary for corporate and external publications.

• Ability to offer sound media relations advice to senior leadership.

• Excellent managerial and organizational abilities.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work with corporate management, employees, media, and the larger community.

• Ability to coordinate efforts of various teams in order to present a coherent message.

Education and Experience:

• Masters or Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.

• Multiple years of experience in public relations, including supervisory and comprehensive marketing experience required

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can apply using Email Address: kabbaethio@gmail.com

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