Corporate Communications Manager

The Manager of Corporate Communications will take the lead with the organization’s communications team and will develop and implement internal and external communication strategies for the organization to ensure that unified, consistent, and positive messages define and promote the corporate identity and mission.

What You’ll Do:

• Develops content and directs creative execution to provide a consistent, targeted, and impactful message. 
• Builds and maintains solid partnerships with assigned internal clients to better develop, coordinate, direct, and facilitate strategic communications designed to meet business goals. 
• Designs campaigns to target specific audiences, placing an emphasis and discipline on campaign performance to help with recommendations for future programs. 
• Directs in-house and external graphic designers, photographers, and other media-production specialists integral to the completion of corporate marketing initiatives. 
• Contributes ideas for new programs, researching and recommending innovative branding techniques. 
• Researches and understands key business challenges, customer behavior, target audiences, competitive activity, and environmental factors that impacts programs within the business and assigned departments. 
• Develops an understanding of short- and long-term department goals and planned initiatives. 
• Adjusts and communicates plan changes as necessary to ensure costs for materials, media, and labor are in line. 
• Works with leadership to take the pulse of overall business activity to identify cross-marketing opportunities. 
• Stays informed of developments in the field of marketing and corporate communications within the industry to foster ideas and innovation.

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, strategic communications, or equivalent 
• Minimum 5 years-experience in corporate communications 
• Demonstrated experience with all types of social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) 
• Experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and web content management systems experience 
• Strong, versatile copywriting skills 
• Good organizational, planning, and coordination skills 
• Ability to multi-task and re-prioritize as needed 
• Desire to take full ownership of assigned projects and can work independently 
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously 
• Possesses a sense of urgency; is self-motivated and detail-minded 
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative relationships 
• Good verbal presentation, group dynamic, and facilitation skills 
• Proactive approach in resolving problems and issues

What You’ll Receive:

At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.

• Comprehensive low-cost co-pay Health Insurance; medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full-time employee. Insurance starts on day one! 
• 401(k) Retirement plan that will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary 
• Paid holidays, paid vacation including Jury Duty and bereavement leave 
• Wellness Program 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Parental Leave