What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Issues and Reputation Management position at GE?
Job Description Summary
The Manager, Issues and Reputation Management will help protect the GE Aerospace brand through cross-functional collaboration and robust execution of detailed communications plans.In this role, you will play a vital role in supporting a world-class external communications team at GE Aerospace. You will drive continuous improvement and prioritization that will enable the team to have greater impact in protecting GE Aerospace’s brand and reputation. Your role will include partnering with the business units, legal, and across other key functions to manage and mitigate risks through the development and oversight of key issues communications plans.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Develop and manage comprehensive issues and reputation management communications plans and protocols, identifying potential risks and vulnerabilities, establishing communications channels, defining roles and responsibilities, and preparing key messages and materials
- Maintain weekly operating rhythm with key internal partners to drive more collaboration and rigor around preparedness
- Draft weekly reporting for executive leadership
- Work closely with business communicators to ensure coordination across stakeholders, including providing timely and accurate information to the media, managing internal communications to ensure consistent messaging, and conducting post-communications evaluations
- Support senior leadership in ensuring the strategy and approach to long-term reputation management and short-term issues communications are well understood, shared, and implemented across the organization
- Proactively monitor external channels, including working closely with the social media team to assess key data and relevant risks and trends
- Complete other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in marketing or communications or equivalent experience
A minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic communications
Ability to travel 10-20%
Desired Characteristics
Experience in reputation management preferred
Strategic mindset and a problem-solving attitude
Proven track record of leading and managing complex operations and projects
Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships
Ability to work under pressure
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance that begins on the first day of employment
- Permissive time off policy for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- And more!
This position may be eligible for the following flexible work arrangements (FWA):
- Remote Work
- Hybrid work schedule
The base pay range for this position is $121,400 - 202,300. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on 4/1/2024.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Salary : $121,400 - $202,300
