Communications Manager
About The Position
Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions. The Manager, Enterprise Communications is responsible for shaping and executing Xylem’s external narrative through clear narrative, messaging and storytelling to deliver high-impact, earned media and executive visibility. This role works closely and collaboratively across a highly matrixed global organization to lead enterprise-level storytelling that builds authority, trust, and visibility in top-tier media and among key stakeholders. The position focuses on translating business strategy into media-ready narratives, driving agenda-setting news moments, and positioning senior leadership as credible, visible voices. This role plays a critical part in establishing Xylem as the most authoritative voice in water.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field
- 8+ years in corporate communications, public relations, or media relations in a Fortune 500 company.
- Excellent writing and storytelling expertise and ability to secure high-level earned media results
- Ability to translate complex business strategy into clear, compelling narratives
- Customer focused and proven ability to navigate matrixed organizations
- Strong proficiency in leveraging A.I. tools to improve speed, quality, and efficiency
Nice To Haves
- Must be based in Washington DC. Relocation not available
- Experience in B2B, industrial, infrastructure communications
- Crisis and reputation experience
- Strong network across Tier 1 business and trade media
- Familiarity with AI tools for communications workflows
- Experience supporting global or multi-market communications strategies
Responsibilities
- Drive agenda-setting news moments securing Tier 1 and business media coverage aligned to business priorities
- Build and maintain relationships with top-tier journalists and priority media outlets and lead and develop media pitches
- Partner with internal stakeholders across a matrixed organization and manage and work closely with agency partners
- Drive consistent application of communications guidelines and processes across enterprise activity.
- Analyze and report on execution performance
- Manage crisis and reputation matters
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
