Marketing Communications Analyst

Kidde Global Solutions

7d • $69,500 - $81,765 • Remote

About The Position

The Marketing Communications Analyst within Kidde Global Solutions’ Commercial Fire business unit is accountable for developing and executing internal and external communications plans. The role covers employee and customer communications, national and regional events, town halls, crisis communications, public relations, and newsletters. It calls for an experienced communicator who can manage competing priorities in a high-performing, fast-paced environment while producing high-quality communications quickly.

The position supports the Global Commercial Fire leadership team, develops communications that inform and engage employees, leads external communications and media relationships, and manages crisis communications. It also owns end-to-end planning and execution of national and regional events and trade shows, including logistics, vendors, agencies, and contracts. The analyst measures communications and event effectiveness and works proactively to protect the company’s brand reputation. The role is remote in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 3 years of marketing communications and event management experience in a B2B environment.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across functional teams, customers, and internal stakeholders in a matrix environment.
• Strong project management, budget management, and organizational skills.
• Proven experience managing complex events in North America.
• Familiarity with contract negotiation and management, venue sourcing, and vendor management.
• Excellent teamwork skills and proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority, particularly sales and product management.
• Proven success managing PR agencies and working with editors on thought leadership articles to elevate brand awareness.
• Ownership mentality and effective organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
• Self-starter who can work independently to deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute internal communications.
• Implement internal communications strategies that foster employee engagement, alignment, and organizational culture.
• Keep employees informed about key initiatives and milestones.
• Support the Global Commercial Fire leadership team with communications, including quarterly town halls, organizational announcements, and other communications.
• Develop internal newsletters with cross-functional teams.
• Lead the development and execution of external communications, including press releases, thought leadership articles, newsletters, media relations, and stakeholder communications.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with media outlets, industry influencers, key stakeholders, and PR agencies as needed.
• Coordinate external communications related to industry awards, speaker opportunities, and thought leadership articles.
• Develop and manage crisis communications for Global Commercial Fire in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, executing under tight deadlines.
• Plan, execute, and manage national and regional events and trade shows, including NFPA, ISC West, strategic partner conferences, and sales meetings.
• Manage event logistics, including venue sourcing, sponsorship activation, meeting space, audiovisual and technology requirements, signage, accommodations, registration, and on-site execution.
• Oversee agency, vendor, and venue relationships, including contract negotiations, scope management, and timeline oversight.
• Track and analyze the effectiveness of marketing communications initiatives using relevant metrics and KPIs.
• Prepare regular reports on communications and event performance and provide insights for continuous improvement.
• Proactively manage and protect the company’s brand reputation through strategic communications, broad-reach and partner communications, and ongoing media landscape monitoring.

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus may be available based on individual and company performance.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and company holidays.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• EAP assistance.

What This Job Offers

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