Speechwriting job in Memphis
The manager of executive and employee communications is responsible for speech writing, internal and external, for the chief executive officer; supporting the company’s global employee communications efforts to ensure a continuing flow of communications around key business and company issues; managing employee communication tools; and providing writing and editorial support for a variety of staff group initiatives.
Key Accountabilities§ Handle speeches, presentations, letters and other communications for chairman and chief executive officer§ Develop and manage short- and long-term strategic employee communications plans, tools and processes to increase awareness of and engagement around issues of importance among a global employee base§ Manage preparation and distribution of communication vehicles including company newsletter, quarterly update satellite broadcasts and other broad employee communications§ Provide in-house writing and editorial support for organization§ Provide crisis/emergent communications and media relations support, as needed
Knowledge & Experience§ 4-year degree, minimum 6-8 years communications experience§ Superior writing, editing and oral communication skills§ Demonstrated speech writing experience for high-level executives§ Strong interpersonal and organizational savvy skills; ability to interact comfortably with a broad spectrum within the organization to gain consensus and manage sensitive situations and materials§ Experience developing and executing internal communication strategies and evaluating/measuring the effectiveness of internal communications § Manufacturing environment and HR communications experience preferred
For details, contact Jocelyn Hecht, Bloom Gross Associates, jhecht@bloomgross.com, 312-654-4556.