Senior Manager, Strategic Communications & Corporate Affairs

• Partner with the Media Relations/PR leader to set strategic direction for proactive and reactive media strategies that protect and enhance the organization's reputation. • Provide senior counsel and support to the Media Relations/PR team on high-stakes issues, and key announcements, coordinating across legal, HR, and senior leadership. • Serve as an escalation point for issues monitoring, media Q&As, and consistent message delivery during sensitive situations. • Align media relations activity — including press releases, media pitches, media briefings, and events — with broader communications priorities and organizational goals. • Partner with the Social Media leader to develop platform-specific strategies that build brand presence, drive engagement, and grow audiences. • Ensure social media strategy is integrated with the broader global communications strategy and aligned to brand voice and business priorities. • Support the Social Media team in identifying trends, opportunities, and risks through landscape monitoring and listening data. • Provide guidance and senior oversight on social media governance, policies, and response protocols. • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, cross-functional communications team across multiple geographies. • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. • Recruit and retain top communications talent.

• 8 -10+ years of progressive communications experience, with at least 2 years in a senior leadership or management role. • Demonstrated experience managing multiple communications disciplines — including internal communications, executive communications, media relations, and social media. • Proven track record leading and developing high-performing teams in a fast-paced, global environment. • Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills across formats (long-form, short-form, digital, scripted). • Hands-on experience with communications platforms • Strong executive presence and the ability to counsel and influence senior leaders. • Experience navigating complex, high-visibility issues. • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute integrated, multi-channel communications strategies. • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. • Experience in a multinational, or global organization. • Agency and/or in-house experience in a corporate communications function. • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field; Master's degree a plus. • Familiarity with communications analytics tools, measurement frameworks, and digital platforms. • Strategic Vision & Business Acumen • Executive Influence & Stakeholder Management • Team Leadership & Talent Development • Integrated Communications Planning • Issues Management & Judgment • Cross-Functional Collaboration • Adaptability & Comfort with Ambiguity • Data-Driven Decision Making