Manager of Communications

Manager of Communications Marketing Department Job Summary: The Manager of Communications works across the entire company to identify ways in which communications can enhance the Company’s reputation and be used to build stronger relationships with employees, advisory councils, partners, as well as a number of other stakeholders.  The Communications Manager is the point person for the Company’s news bureau, speakers’ bureau, reference program and communications content for the corporate intranet and the company.  They assist in the development of press releases, respond to trade press inquiries and pursue planned editorial opportunities. The Communications Manager  also leads an ongoing effort to measure the effectiveness of all communications initiatives.   The position reports to the Senior Director of Corporate Communications. Major Responsibilities:· Actively monitors media coverage and oversees publishing of daily, monthly and quarterly news summary and analysis vehicles.· Develop, edit and manage communications content for web site newsroom and corporate intranet.· Oversees management and promotion of speakers’ bureau featuring members of the Company’s senior management team, along with other partners and stakeholders.· Drives qualification and development of the partner/client reference program. Authors case histories highlighting the Company’s success stories.· Play a central role in the production of annual, VIP briefing and the National Progress Report on the state of the industry. · Leads pursuit of industry awards and planned editorial opportunities.· Writes, edits and manages the production of quarterly newsletters for the Company’s partners, stakeholders, employees.· Develops and executes frequent communications to the Company’s advisory councils and Certified Solution Providers. Qualifications and Requirements:· BA or equivalent degree, preferably in English, journalism or business.  · Minimum of five years experience in product, customer or corporate communications at an agency, corporation, government, hospital or trade association.· Track record of successfully supporting significant communications and marketing projects.· Superior organizational and project management skills.· Exceptional attention to detail.· Outstanding verbal communications skills.· Exceptional writing and editing skills, applicable to both technical and business audiences.· Experience with the use of software such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point, Flash, Salesforce.com and online services such as Meltwater and Bacons.· Experience with content management software and managing the distribution and tracking of HTML and email based communications.Ideal Personal Profile:· The highest level of personal integrity/values· A collaborative mid-level person who values working in a team environment and can appreciate and work well with various personalities with knowledge and understanding of how to adjust their working style for personalities different from their own.· Candidate must possess excellent interpersonal, people, and managerial skills along with effective organizational skills and a strong, self-motivated work ethic.· The ability to develop strong relationships across all levels and departments of a company.· Someone who cultivates a collegial spirit and respects others’ ideas and requirements, who is a team player, an excellent listener.· Ability to debate important topics in a constructive way and not be shy about sharing opinions.· Excellent communication skills regardless of the chosen medium. · The ability to utilize tools for project management, presentations, documentation, etc.    MRINetwork is the largest and most successful search organization in the world. Each MRINetwork office is a single point of contact to over 1,100 offices in more than 37 countries, our candidates have access to the right jobs virtually anywhere in the world. LOCATION: statewide, DC JOB CATEGORY: Marketing/Product TYPE: Full Time, Employee SALARY: USD 80,000.00 /yearplus up to 30% bonus based upon company performance CONTACT NAME: Michael Camp PHONE: Please no calls EMAIL: Apply by Email