Communications Manager - Akkodis : Job Details

Akkodis is seeking a Communications Manager for a 06+ Months Contract position with our Direct Client located in Brooklyn, NY (Onsite). Ideally looking for applicants who has experience in public relations, social media, or marketing. And also looking for in the candidates who have Media relations and content writing backgrounds.

Pay Range: $40- $42/hr on w2; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Description:

Not looking for marketing focus I'm looking for in the candidates that have Media relations and content writing backgrounds would probably be a better fit. Any energy experience a plus. 7-10 years of experience. it's for a maternity leave backfill so extension unlikely

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in public relations, social media, or marketing.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to simplify complex concepts under tight deadlines.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Applications: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly and concisely for both internal and external audiences, including (but not limited to) content for news releases, media advisories, fact sheets, white papers, executive speeches and presentations, employee newsletters, blogs, social media, etc. Writing samples must be provided.
• Demonstrated ability to form and maintain relationships with media.
• Demonstrated knowledge of social media.
• Experience in executive support is a plus.
• Agency and/or corporate experience is a plus.

Job Purpose

The position will support external communications activities in US Corporate Communications. US Corporate Communications is responsible for advancing and protecting Client's reputation in the US. This team communicates client's story as an energy leader and a company that is committed to safe, reliable, affordable service, community support, and diversity equity, and inclusion. The individual will develop maintain relationships with media, manage daily media clips distribution, support thought leadership strategy, provide executive support for speaking engagements/media interviews, and develop key messaging. The candidate should be creative, collaborative, and bring experience in media relations, working with executives and thought leadership.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage daily media clips distribution internally.
• Support thought leadership strategy including conferences, speaking engagements, podcasts and media interviews.
• Maintain strong relationships with national energy, climate, and business media.
• Develop key messaging by liaising with subject matter experts across the business.
• Write and distribute press releases and media pitches.
• Participate in New England media on-call rotation (daytime and occasional night-time responsibilities).
• Coordinate the processes necessary to drive the team's communications priorities.
• Maintain record and measure value of key communications activities. Ensure alignment to function's objectives.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, please contact Ayush Garg at 610-###-#### or [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client.

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