WM

Manager – Strategic Communications, Media

WM

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Alaska • Idaho • United States

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About the role

  • Leads strategic positioning to advance regional and corporate business objectives and brand goals, advising leadership on objectives, tactics and timing
  • Researches, writes coordinates and executes internal and external communication plans and message development and multi-media materials
  • Writes and publishes a monthly area newsletter to drive WM’s values-driven culture and employee engagement
  • Writes letters, articles and talking points for external and internal audiences
  • Actively engages internally to understand the business and track risks and opportunities
  • Manages proactive media work and incoming media inquiries
  • Serves as the media point person on the area critical incident response team
  • Takes a lead role in the design and quality assurance for area communication tools and systems (area message matrix, official templates for PowerPoint and business letters, approved communications plans, photo and video libraries, etc.)
  • Takes a lead role in quality assurance for leadership communications as needed, providing attention to detail and expert proofing skills
  • Operates with clarity and consistency in managing multiple queries, content streams and projects simultaneously
  • May plan and assist with company events
  • May be responsible for creating and supporting external and internal communications regarding service continuity connected to weather or crisis management

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree
  • High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience.
  • 5 years of relevant work experience in a communications department or agency (in addition to education requirement).
  • 5 years writing and strategic positioning experience in a public relations agency or a complex business environment.
Benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Stock Purchase Plan
  • Company match on 401K
  • Paid Vacation
  • Holidays
  • Personal Days
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
writingstrategic positioningcommunication plansquality assurancemedia relationscontent developmentproofreadingnewsletter publishingcrisis managementevent planning
Soft Skills
leadershipattention to detailorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsproject managementengagementclarityconsistencyadaptabilitycollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor's DegreeHigh School DiplomaGED