Senior Manager, Communications, Technology & Product

• Develops and executes strategic employee communications and engagement plans designed to support the business objectives, long-term goals/strategies and projects of the Technology & Product organization.

• Liaises with partners in Corporate Communications to proactively integrate communication approaches to internal communications and serves as a key contributor to the communications team’s editorial content strategy.

• Leads the execution of cross-organization engagement opportunities, inclusive of project planning, communications strategy and production of events/activations. Also supports other organization-wide initiatives.

• Leads the development and execution of the organization’s monthly newsletter and is responsible foranalyzing results and using that data to make strategic recommendations for refinement.

• Works with the Executive Director, Communications to support the communications needs and opportunities of some of the organization’s senior leadersto ensure alignment around and promotion of the organization’s goals and progress, leveraging key moments (annual kick off and midyear meetings/broadcasts, quarterly showcases and quarterly people leader briefings).

• Partners with HR, communications leads across the enterprise (including global colleagues at Sky and in other BUs) and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment across the company and the timely and effective dissemination of messaging and materials to employees.

• Provides support and guidance within teams or projects/initiatives as needed; leads projects that involve cross-functional partners as necessary.

• Strengthens and develops new strategies for how to reach employees across our population who work in and outside of the physical workplace.

• Manages consultants/contracted resources as needed, including creative agencies, event planning firms, graphic designers, etc.

• Keeps communications fresh, creative, and engaging; regularly develops and explores new ideas and strategies, such as social forums and platforms.

• Ensures proper post-project analysis and “continuous improvement” approach, with a keen eye for metrics and communications effectiveness.

• Consistently exercises independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent; business, communications, or journalism preferred.

• Generally requires 8+ years related experience, preferably relevant internal operational communications experience and/or agency experience.

• Ability to write quickly and clearly; distilling complex concepts into key messages is critical in a fast-paced environment.

• Flexibility and willingness to adapt and accept a wide variety of assignments (that require a “flow to the work” mentality). Demonstrated ability to develop effective partnerships across the organization at all levels.

• Superior oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong project management skills.

• Affinity for technology.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Proficiency in graphic design applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, etc.) and experience with online content management and publishing systems a plus.