Manager - Corporate Communications

The Timken Company•North Canton, OH

About The Position

What Timken makes possible begins with you. Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next. A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world— improving the efficiency of today’s industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion. The Manager of Corporate Communications is globally responsible for the strategy and delivery of high-profile communications programs that advance The Timken Company’s corporate brand and reputation. This position reports to the Vice President of Corporate Communications and serves as a senior member of the team. As the Manager of Corporate Communications, you will partner with senior leaders on executive, financial and CSR communications; spearhead communications initiatives that further Timken’s strategic agenda; act as the company’s primary spokesperson and lead our media relations program and crisis communications; and oversee the community relations function.

Requirements

10-15 years of communications experience
Experience in corporate communications for a global public company
Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, marketing or related field
Proven ability to think strategically and deliver results through flawless execution
Experience in navigating complex, strategic issues while exercising sound judgment
Exceptional writer with strong attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to partner with and influence senior leadership
Works with a sense of urgency; ability to operate in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and manage multiple priorities
Works independently, yet collaboratively
Strong leadership, managerial and team skills
Experience managing agency relationships and budget
Possesses executive presence

Responsibilities

Act as communications advisor and coach to internal stakeholders and senior leaders.
Create executive thought leadership plans and messaging, develop high-quality executive communications deliverables, including speeches, presentations, social media content and lead and manage corporate events.
Partner with Investor Relations, supporting financial communications, including the company’s annual report, quarterly earnings and investor events.
Create communications plans and materials for company announcements, including mergers and acquisitions and other high-profile corporate initiatives.
Lead the company’s media relations program. Serve as the primary spokesperson, developing and delivering company responses on a variety of issues. Develop media plans, draft news releases, respond to inquiries, prepare for media engagements and monitor the media landscape.
Manage the company’s crisis communications program and response.
Serve as a member of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program steering committee. Working cross-functionally to lead the development of our annual CSR report and related communications.
Manage the company’s global community relations function. Direct charitable giving and community engagement initiatives and empower Timken employees to strengthen their local communities. Manage the Timken Charitable and Educational Fund.
Create compelling corporate content to drive brand awareness and reputation across a variety of audiences and channels.
Provide global leadership to a network of regional communicators, cross-functional team members and agency partners.