Associate External Communications Manager

GEODIS • Brentwood, TN

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Communications Manager, External Communications supports the day-to-day execution of GEODIS Americas' external communications program, primarily through executive thought leadership content and coordination of the external PR agency relationship. The role partners closely with the Director of Corporate Communications to build executive presence on LinkedIn and coordinate media relations that support brand visibility. It also contributes to website, blog, and digital content as needed. This position is suited to a strong writer and organized project coordinator looking to develop a career in corporate and external communications, with opportunities to take on broader ownership over time.

The position works on a hybrid schedule, with team members in the office four days per week and remote one day each week.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in communications, public relations, corporate communications, or content marketing.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt voice and tone across executive, brand, and digital channels.
• Project coordination skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders.
• Comfort working with senior executives with discretion and professionalism.
• Basic familiarity with social media platforms, especially LinkedIn, and content publishing tools.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with a collaborative, team-first approach.

Nice To Haves

• Experience writing for executives or leadership audiences, such as LinkedIn content or talking points.
• Exposure to working with or alongside a PR agency or media relations team.
• Prior experience working at or with a PR agency.
• Familiarity with SEO basics or content performance metrics.
• Experience in B2B environments, ideally logistics, supply chain, transportation, or related industries.

Responsibilities

• Draft and coordinate executive LinkedIn posts and articles for the President/CEO and senior leadership team, based on direction and messaging priorities from the Director of Corporate Communications.
• Own the executive social content calendar, setting posting cadence and content mix across LinkedIn and other platforms within brand guidelines.
• Identify timely industry topics, company news, and business wins for potential executive thought-leadership content, and make recommendations to the Director.
• Monitor engagement on executive channels and share performance updates with the Director of Corporate Communications.
• Support executives in preparing talking points, byline articles, and award submission materials.
• Manage the day-to-day external PR agency relationship, including pitch priorities, story angles, and outreach timing within the strategy set by the Director.
• Direct media outreach, press release drafting, and story pitching in partnership with the PR agency.
• Track and report media coverage and campaign results, delivering regular summary reports to the Director of Corporate Communications.
• Maintain media lists, coverage archives, and messaging documents.
• Coordinate logistics for media interviews, briefings, and industry events, and support spokesperson preparation as needed.
• Assist with writing and publishing website content, blog posts, and customer success stories based on briefs and guidance from Corporate Communications and Marketing.
• Help maintain the editorial content calendar for owned digital channels.
• Support Marketing and Business Development with content requests related to campaigns or sales enablement.
• Repurpose existing content, including case studies, executive articles, and press coverage, into social or email assets.
• Ensure content follows established brand voice, visual identity, and messaging guidelines.
• Partner with the Creative Services/Brand Studio team to source visual assets for content projects.
• Track basic performance metrics, including engagement, coverage, and website traffic, and contribute updates to regular reporting maintained by the Director.
• Coordinate multiple concurrent content and media projects, keeping timelines and stakeholders on track.
• Partner with Marketing, Sales, HR, and Business Development on storytelling opportunities as directed.
• Provide backup support for internal communications channels as needed.

Benefits

• Early access to wages through the Rain financial wellness app.
• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through FirstStop Health, available from the first day of employment.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs.
• Employee discounts.
• Fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app.
• Free financial wellness programs.
• Daycare discount program.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level