Leader, Communications & Public Relations

This position is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Company’s Communications and Public Relations areas.

The Leader of Communications and Public Relations leads the following functional areas: internal/external communications, media relations, community outreach, brand management, public awareness program, company, presentations including audio/video production. This position will assist the Director, Communications & Public Relations with crisis events, corporate governance, corporate giving, and industry advocacy.

This position will assist the Director, Communications & Public Relations in analyzing, proposing, and overseeing implementation of effective strategies, goals, policies, and procedures necessary to provide communication and support systems required for the Company’s people and property to enable the Company to achieve its Vision, Mission, strategy, and goals.

Primary responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Leadership Specific:

• Being personally accountable for the performance and achievement of employees in reporting area, and teaching employees in area to be likewise personally accountable
• Serving as a role model for Company’s Core Values and actively and vocally exhibits behaviors which champion its Vision and Mission
• Aligning department with corporate Vision, Mission, goals, and strategies
• Engaging in consistent performance management (e.g., coaching, teaching, appraising, mentoring)
• Executing staff succession and growth plans

Position Specific:

• Serve as a Company spokesperson to media and at community events
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, policies including those involving company brand management, and procedures within area, and educate employees on same practices
• Provide support and establish cross functional teams and relationships with other departments in subject areas
• Ensure records systems, reports, and filings are created, maintained, and submitted in accordance with required policies, regulations, and procedures
• Ensure departmental activities align with Company’s Vision, Mission, strategy, and goals
• Ensure areas of responsibility are managed within established budgetary and operating parameters
• Ensure reliable security, flow, maintenance, and retention of related information and data
• Assist in the development of applicable policies, guidelines, processes, and appropriate training to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations related to the communication functions of the Company
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in a business-related leadership role, or related discipline
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to present information and communicate effectively to a group and/or leaders
• Experience leading different teams toward achieving a common goal
• Strong project management and analytical skills
• Understanding of the flow and protection of Company information
• Experience with budgeting and monitoring costs
• Experience with desktop publishing software, MS Office software, Google Analytics, Adobe applications (e.g., Photoshop, Premier Pro), and web content management platforms

Preferred:

• Experience developing and/or leading change management initiatives
• Experience in videography and/or photography
• Experience in graphic and/or web design
• Experience creating and deploying effective social media content