
Communications – CSR Manager
OPENLANE
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Carmel • United States
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About the role
- Craft compelling content that drives engagement and builds both internal and external brand champions, from intranet and thought leadership articles to presentations, talk tracks and more.
- Empower field employees with the latest info and resources about product updates, key initiatives and customer engagement priorities, leveraging communications as a business growth tool.
- Oversee our employee intranet, serving as the subject matter expert to teams across the organization on its functionality and best practices and providing regular engagement reports.
- Partner with key corporate functions including human resources, IT, finance, safety and security as well as OPENLANE’s employee resource groups (ERGs) to deliver timely and relevant communications to employees.
- Lead and manage OPENLANE’s community engagement strategy and initiatives, cultivating meaningful relationships to maximize program impact and visibility while ensuring alignment with company priorities and brand standards.
- Develop standards for regular reporting on the scope and impact of community engagement initiatives.
- Manage a storytelling-driven social media approach for our corporate social channels, including planning, posting and performance monitoring.
- Maintain a keen understanding of industry trends affecting our business and make appropriate recommendations regarding communication strategy.
- Pilot AI-enabled workflows for ideation, drafting, editing and analytics to enable increased productivity and engagement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business or a related field
- 6-10 years of relevant experience in communications or marketing, preferably in a corporate, agency or political setting
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and implement complex initiatives in a high-intensity, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Flexible mindset with the ability to adapt to changing deadlines and priorities
- Ability to analyze data and apply it to business challenges and communications strategy
- Experience and success using traditional media as well as social media and digital channels to engage both internal and external audiences
- Comfort conceptualizing and/or creating compelling visuals and presentations to enhance communications
- Strong executive presence and poise
- Ability to influence others outside direct line of control or management chain
- A keen eye for detail.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US)
- Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match
- Paid Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time
- Paid maternity and paternity leave (US)
- Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D (US)
- Robust Employee Assistance Program
- Employer paid Leap into Service Day to volunteer
- Tuition Reimbursement for eligible programs
- Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization
- Company culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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