TDS Telecommunications LLC

Associate Manager – Communications

TDS Telecommunications LLC

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • Idaho, Montana, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $73,800 - $120,000 per year

Job Level

JuniorMid-Level

Tech Stack

WordPress

About the role

  • Manage communications across assigned states, focusing on expansion markets in the Pacific Northwest.
  • Create and distribute press releases, social media content, blogs, and newsletters.
  • Collaborate with local teams and marketing to enhance the organization’s reputation through strategic initiatives.
  • Identify newsworthy opportunities, developing and executing communication plans.
  • Provide PR counsel to leadership and managers, and support overall communications programs.
  • Write and edit communications following Associated Press (AP) standards.
  • Distribute news to trade, local, and national media; manage media lists and reporting.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree (or higher) -OR- 4+ years professional work experience.
  • 4+ years developing and leading key projects.
  • 4+ years writing both journalistic style and corporate communication materials.
  • 2+ years of experience developing press releases which garner media coverage in various sized markets.
  • Strong strategic planning and decision-making skills; able to balance organizational and group needs.
  • Ability to integrate diverse priorities into cohesive strategies.
  • Expertise in public/media relations, corporate and employee communications, and philanthropy.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing.
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
  • Proficiency in PR and social tools: Meltwater, HootSuite, major social platforms, WordPress, CRM, SharePoint.
  • Skilled in negotiation, persuasion, and presentations.
  • Corporate or agency experience; interest in technology (cable industry experience a plus).
Benefits
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Generous Vacation & Paid Sick Leave
  • Seven Paid National Holidays & One Floating Holiday
  • Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks after 12 months of employment)
  • Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
  • Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability (for 30+ hours per week)
  • TDS Service Discounts
  • Education Assistance
  • Paid Volunteer Time

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
writingjournalistic stylecorporate communicationpress releasesstrategic planningdecision-makingtechnical writinganalytical skillscritical thinkingnegotiation
Soft skills
interpersonal skillsmultitaskingmanaging competing prioritiespersuasionpresentationscollaborationintegration of diverse prioritiescommunication skillsleadershipproject management