NYC-Corporate Communications Manager--AP

Corporate Communications Manager
Publication or Company The Associated Press
Industry Newspapers
Salary Negotiable
Job Duration Full Time
Job Location New York, NY USA
Job Requirements The Associated Press seeks a Corporate Communications Manager for its New York City office.

The responsibilities involve creating and editing the AP internal magazine, AP World; developing and reviewing content for the new AP intranet, Inside AP; and, broad-based internal communications responsibilities. The role also involves writing and editing for other special projects as needed.

On a strategic level, this position works closely with the Deputy Director of Corporate Communications to put into place effective tactical global communications approaches, whether through e-mails, the Intranet “news and information” portal, periodic executive presentations or other venues. He or she will develop and manage an editorial calendar for AP World and Inside AP and also write original content, pitch ideas and edits material for them. The goal is to promote AP’s strategic priorities, keep staffers informed of corporate level events and happenings and reinforce AP’s brand culture. As we step up education about AP Brand internally, this position will work closely with the Brand Manager to develop a strategy for internal education about the program. This role involves close coordination and work with the Director of Media Relations, often sharing the same sources of information and communicating to different but sometimes overlapping audiences. The incumbent will partner and collaborate on strategy, announcements and organizational initiatives with appropriate individuals across all brands and functional areas, including senior level executives in North America and global. Other Corporate Communications staffers report to this position on specific tasks involving internal communications.

The Corporate Communications Manager gathers information from department and staff throughout the world to tell their stories through a variety of sources and formats and works to build relationships throughout AP.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

* Coordinate and execute written communications including staff appointment announcements and company-wide information and updates
* Work closely with HR to provide information on employee benefits and training programs and on communications to new employees.
* Facilitate, monitor and enforce AP style in all communications. Serve as a dedicated “content manager” to review all content created by Inside AP content creators
* Serve as intranet administrator backup, manage intranet e-mail box and respond or forward as appropriate. Supports the Intranet manager in various projects designed to promote and enhance using the Intranet as a communications and collaboration vehicle
* Write, edit and proof corporate collateral including company brochures, banners and annual report
* Serve as communication planner, developer, writer for other internal communications as needed facilitating two-way communications, as both a spokesperson for corporate positions/policies and a representative of employee views/feedback
* Provide support for other departments’ communications to staff, which may include the development of communications plans, editing or proofing materials
* Stay current on internal communications tools and tactics and investigate implementation value-add (e.g., blogs)

QUALIFICATIONS:

* 3-5 years of experience in comparable position
* Possess both strategic and hands-on skills
* Must have demonstrated ability to develop written communication materials
* Superior writing and proofreading skills as well as an excellent command of grammar, punctuation and proper English usage
* Ability to establish strong networks of contacts throughout the organization to manage multiple projects and to operate proactively with minimal supervision
* Organizational skills are critical; initiative and follow-through a must
* Journalism and editing experience required
About Our Company Founded in 1846, AP is the largest and oldest news organization in the world, serving as a source of news, photos, graphics, audio and video for more than one billion people a day. AP has more than 4,000 employees working in more than 240 bureaus worldwide. The AP report is distributed in four languages: English, German, French and Spanish. The report is translated into many more languages by international subscribers.

AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with applicable nondiscrimination laws.

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