Mgr, Corporate Communications
About The Position
The Corporate Communications Manager will be responsible for supporting the Director in driving strategic collaboration with various corporate functions, planning, tactical execution and measurement of corporate PR initiatives or executive and financial communications through mainstream and social media channels. He/She will also assist in implementing a proactive strategy to help Home Depot anticipate and deal with public issues affecting the company and its industry. In addition, the Corporate Communications Manager will assist in responding to daily inquiries by local and industry trade media, as well as various inquiries received through social media channels.
Requirements
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
- Active and engaged participant in local and industry trade media relations
- Ability to develop unique, strategic PR and social media plans
- Savvy and knowledgeable of social media trends and innovations.
- Depth of knowledge with social media, viral and online word-of-mouth best practices
- Solid understanding of PR and social media metrics
- Ability to build close relationships with the press to improve effectiveness of pitching activities
Nice To Haves
- No additional qualifications
Responsibilities
- Write and edit corporate press releases, media kit materials, issue briefs, and other communications materials
- Develop key messaging for various corporate initiatives
- Research and develop unique content to support corporate PR and social media efforts
- Conduct proactive media outreach and strategic story development
- Respond to various local and industry trade media inquires
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key field contacts or key executive contacts
- Assist with requests from outside organizations for occasional speaking appearances by functional leaders and award entries
- Assist in coordinating local and national media opportunities with stores, certain functions or functional field leadership
- Occasionally, respond to inquiries regarding customer service issues
- Research the public impact of various proactive and reactive media initiatives
- Monitor results and develop reporting for key functional stakeholders
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
