Job Description

External Communications Strategy Partner closely with business leaders to translate business priorities into strong external narratives. Lead media strategy and engagement across business, industry, and trade media. Drive leadership positioning through proactive media opportunities, interviews, opinion pieces, bylines, and expert commentary. Build and maintain strong relationships with key journalists, editors, and influencers. Support leadership visibility through media preparation, messaging, and storytelling. Industry Bodies & External Engagements Identify and curate speaking opportunities, panels, roundtables, and conferences for leadership participation. Awards & Recognition Identify relevant external awards aligned to brand, innovation, sustainability and leadership. Lead end-to-end award submissions in collaboration including storytelling, coordination, and stakeholder input. Content Development & Messaging Lead development of high-quality external communications content including press releases, media materials, leadership talking points, messaging documents, and related assets. Digital & Social Media Support content strategy for external storytelling including campaigns, announcements, and milestones. Agency & Vendor Management Manage PR agencies and other external vendors, set clear goals, KPIs, and performance metrics for agencies. Ensure high-quality execution, message consistency, and strong ROI from agency partnerships. Budget Planning & Governance Own planning and management of the external communications budget. Track spending, forecast requirements, and ensure cost-effective utilization. Global & Internal Collaboration Partner with internal communications, business leaders, marketing, HR, and Facilities as required, on large-scale events, leadership milestones, and major announcements to ensure aligned internal and external messaging. 8-14 years of experience in corporate communications, PR, or external communications. Prior experience managing PR agencies and external vendors. Experience in B2B, industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, or technology sectors preferred. Bachelor's degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field (Master's preferred). Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate business priorities into compelling stories. Excellent media relations and storytelling skills. Experience in leadership positioning and thought leadership programs. Strong stakeholder management and executive presence. Solid understanding of digital and social media for external reputation building. Project management, vendor management, and budgeting expertise. Ability to work in a matrixed, global organization

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