Employee/Executive Communications Senior

Employee/Executive Communications 

Location: HYBRID - 2 days onsite in Lincolnshire, IL - 3 days remote
*Maternity Leave Coverage* -Through July 7th

Pay: $36.60/hour

Interview Process: 2 rounds, 1 round with hiring manager and employee currently in role, 2nd round with hiring manager's manager. Both via Teams Video

Employee/Executive Communications - Senior
The primary responsibility of the Employee/Executive Communications – Senior is to plan, develop, and implement internal and external communication initiatives that help accomplish business objectives. This position is responsible for the planning and delivery of multi-faceted integrated communications supporting multiple Zebra executives. The Employee/Executive Communications – Senior partners with executive leadership to amplify their voices and execute strategic communications plans focused on telling the company’s story to key audiences while working cross functionally to ensure messages are consistent with the overall brand identity, meet company standards and promote the positive image on behalf of the organization. This position works closely business partners at all levels of the company to ensure to ensure Zebra communications best practices and processes are followed.
• Leads development of communications platform for one or more of our Executive leaders that includes creating associated communications for them to engage with their respective audiences and drive employee engagement and business understanding. Deliverables include email, video, presentations and other communications medium as needed to raise awareness of key corporate topics
• Supports the coordination, content development, theme and logistics for organization-wide meeting and events and finds ways to improve and increase overall employee engagement
• Builds creative assets to support Executive Communications efforts – infographics, PPT presentations, etc.
• Provides guidance and strategic point of view on how and when to communicate to various internal and external audiences
• Performs other duties associated with strategic communications for special projects as assigned by the executive-level team, such as leadership conferences or selected external presentations.

Minimum Qualifications:
• BA/BS in communications, public relations or marketing required
• 3-5 years of communications experience, preferably with B2B, technology or related field with proven ability to partner with C-suite executives

Key Skills and Competencies:
• Demonstrated ability as a content writer and editor with a strong ability to deliver clear and powerful content and messaging, as well as partnering with other Communications and Marketing teams on storytelling through multiple internal channels
• Demonstrated experience in the development of communications strategies, plans and messaging with deep commitment to quality and detail.
• Experience in supporting executive leaders, specifically in designing and executing communications plans to help them achieve corporate goals and effectively engage with their employees
• Exemplary communications skills (written, oral, and visual) including strong copywriting and editing skills
• Ability to influence the creative strategy and execution of leadership meetings, presentations and other communications deliverables.
• High integrity and accountability, and ability to manage multiple projects and communications streams simultaneously
• Organized and personable with the ability to work with and manage conflict with multiple stakeholders and teams in a global organization
• Proven ability to work with different stakeholders and teams in a global organization while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced business environment
• Proficient in SharePoint, SmartSheet and Microsoft Office platforms; experience with Eloqua is a plus
• Able to work a hybrid schedule in Lincolnshire, IL

Salary : $37