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Perdue Farms is a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we're committed to helping our team members thrive. **That's Perdue.**
**Summary**
We're looking for a mission-driven, strategic, and experienced communicator to join our Corporate Communications team as a **Manager of External Communications** . In this highly visible and influential role, you'll help shape and share the story of who we are - not just as a food company, but as a values-led organization committed to sustainability, community impact, and creating a great place to work.
At Perdue Farms, we believe communication is a force for good - and that how we tell our story matters. You'll be part of a collaborative, passionate, and forward-thinking team committed to driving trust, transparency, and impact across our business and communities.
This role will be a lead driver of communications around our **sustainability, stewardship, and purpose-related initiatives** - from telling the stories of our regenerative agriculture pilots and waste-to-energy projects, to amplifying our employer brand and community partnerships. You'll also play a key role in deepening our relationships with external stakeholders, including NGOs, nonprofits, and mission-aligned partners.
This is a great opportunity for a curious, collaborative, and purpose-minded communicator to make a tangible impact inside and outside the organization. The ideal candidate will bring 7-10 years of experience in external communications, sustainability/purpose storytelling, or corporate affairs, with strong media instincts, content development chops, and stakeholder engagement experience.
The salary range for this position is $97,000 - $145,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).
In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.
This is an onsite role at our Corporate Offices in Salisbury, MD. Relocation is available for qualified candidates.
**Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities**
1. **Purpose & Sustainability Storytelling:** Lead the development and execution of communications strategies and campaigns that spotlight our environmental, social, and animal care leadership - translating technical data into compelling, human-centered stories. Work with key subject matter experts across the organization in this space to support and amplify the ongoing work and to promote the future plans.
2. **External Stakeholder Engagement:** Support and grow relationships with key Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), nonprofits, community organizations, and thought leaders - ensuring communications are aligned, collaborative, and representative of our commitments.
3. **Media & Reputation Management:** Proactively identify storytelling opportunities and support media outreach around sustainability, workforce, community, and reputation topics. Interact and coordinate with external agency partners to support narrative development, placement, and response.
4. **Employer Brand & Great Workplace Messaging** : Partner with HR and marketing teams to help position the company as a top employer. Develop content and materials that reflect our culture and values to both external and internal audiences.
5. **Content Development & Editorial Leadership** : Be a key driver for the overall content calendar for purpose-driven storytelling across owned channels (LinkedIn, website, reports, press releases). Write, edit, and produce high-quality materials that advance our corporate voice and messaging.
6. **Community Impact Communications** : Collaborate with our Community Impact and Corporate Giving leaders at the company to help elevate our philanthropic partnerships and associate engagement initiatives, ensuring alignment with our broader purpose narrative.
7. **Executive & Issues Support:** Support messaging and materials for senior leaders on purpose- and stakeholder-related topics. Help manage issues or reputational risks related to sustainability and external partnerships as needed.
8. **Metrics & Insights:** Track and report on the reach, engagement, and effectiveness of purpose-driven communications, using insights to optimize future efforts and show meaningful progress.
**Education and Experience Required.**
**REQUIRED:**
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
7-10 years of relevant experience in corporate communications, sustainability communications, public affairs, or stakeholder engagement:
+ Excellent writing and editing skills with experience developing content for diverse audiences.
+ Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
+ Comfort working with media, external partners, and senior executives.
+ A genuine interest in purpose-driven work and telling stories that make an impact.
**PREFERRED:**
+ Experience in agriculture, food, or related industries.
+ Knowledge of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), sustainability reporting, or public policy topics.
+ Familiarity with measurement tools (media monitoring, social analytics, etc.).
+ Experience working with nonprofit or advocacy organizations as a communicator or liaison.
**Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements**
1. Positions at Corporate are mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings, or support in facilities when they are deployed to a site.
2. May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
3. May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
4. Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.
5. Travel Potential: 10% (events, conferences 2 -3 days duration at a time likely).
_Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status._

Title: External Communications Specialist Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country's most critical role - protecting our national security. Why Join Us? + Innovative Projects: KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions. + Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace. + Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense. This is a contingent position based upon contract award KBR is seeking a highly motivated and career-oriented External Communications Specialist to join our team supporting a government client in Maryland. In this role you will be part of the Communication Services team. Key Responsibilities: + Provide content for the website applications, including its social media application. + Coordinate Government approval of content. + Coordinate and manage daily content updates to the websites (Unclassified and Classified) and social media applications as required and approved by the Director (or designee). + Develop new media, graphics, and recordings. + Develop professional and executive review public relations materials documents, and packages. + Revise and maintain bimonthly core news reporters list. + Coordinate pre-publication and security reviews for all media content. Qualifications: Required: + CURRENT and ACTIVE TOP SECRET / SCI federal security clearance with Polygraph + Four (4) or more years of relevant experience with IC or DoD public communications + Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, or related field + Experience writing social media (X, LinkedIn) and website content based on client messaging themes + Experience developing high-end visual communications and multimedia products that enhance the client's brand + Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programs + Strong organizational and time-management skills Desired: + Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities + Experience in senior/executive leadership communications and decision management + Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud suite of programs to create visually appealing communications and multimedia products + Experience in script writing for marketing videos + Excellent verbal and written communication skills Basic Compensation: $80,800 - $121,100 This range is for the Maryland area only The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity. Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. Ready to Make a Difference? If you're excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together. KBR Benefits KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development. Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together. KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Title:
External Communications Specialist
Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country's most critical role - protecting our national security.
Why Join Us?
+ Innovative Projects: KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
+ Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
+ Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
This is a contingent position based upon contract award
KBR is seeking a highly motivated and career-oriented External Communications Specialist to join our team supporting a government client in Maryland. In this role you will be part of the Communication Services team.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Provide content for the website applications, including its social media application.
+ Coordinate Government approval of content.
+ Coordinate and manage daily content updates to the websites (Unclassified and Classified) and social media applications as required and approved by the Director (or designee).
+ Develop new media, graphics, and recordings.
+ Develop professional and executive review public relations materials documents, and packages.
+ Revise and maintain bimonthly core news reporters list.
+ Coordinate pre-publication and security reviews for all media content.
Qualifications:
Required:
+ CURRENT and ACTIVE TOP SECRET / SCI federal security clearance with Polygraph
+ Four (4) or more years of relevant experience with IC or DoD public communications
+ Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, or related field
+ Experience writing social media (X, LinkedIn) and website content based on client messaging themes
+ Experience developing high-end visual communications and multimedia products that enhance the client's brand
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programs
+ Strong organizational and time-management skills
Desired:
+ Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
+ Experience in senior/executive leadership communications and decision management
+ Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud suite of programs to create visually appealing communications and multimedia products
+ Experience in script writing for marketing videos
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Basic Compensation:
$80,800 - $121,100
This range is for the Maryland area only
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation:
KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

**Job Summary and Responsibilities**
**Job Summary:**
We are currently in search of a dynamic, passionate, and skilled External Communications Specialist to join the Southwest Market as part of the broader Central team. This role will be reporting to the Market Director and will be instrumental in shaping and executing external communication strategies within the market. The External Communications Specialist provides leadership and support for marketing and communications efforts in support of clinics, facilities and services within the Southwest Market . The role works in coordination and under the direction and alignment with the region and system marketing & communications leadership teams respectively.
**Essential Key Job Responsibilities**
+ Support the development and implementation of comprehensive external communication strategies and plans to effectively communicate the organization's mission, values, and regional key messages through the media and into our communities.
+ Support media inquiries to ensure that relationships with media representatives and outlets are managed, including proactive media pitches, press releases and media kits to generate positive media coverage.
+ Support the development and implementation crisis communication plans to effectively manage and respond to potential crises or emergencies.
+ Support the Development and delivery of public relations strategies to enhance the company's brand and reputation within the communities we serve and across key stakeholders, including community organizations, government agencies, and industry associations.
+ Support strategies to monitor, manage and enhance the organization's reputation in the healthcare industry and the communities we serve, while addressing any negative sentiment or misinformation.
+ Support executive visibility initiatives, including media interviews, speaking engagements, and industry conferences.
+ Support the development and implementation of strategies to effectively manage and mitigate potential issues or crises that may impact the company's reputation.
+ Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as HR, IT, and clinical teams, to gather information and create compelling external content.
+ Produce compelling video content for communications and social media purposes.
+ Provide tactical social media support including content curation through strong writing and storytelling ability.
+ Track and measure earned media content
+ Track, measure, analyze social media posts to drive engagements
**Job Requirements**
**MINIMUM**
**Required Education and Experience:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
+ Minimum of 3 years of experience in marketing and/or communications roles, preferably within the healthcare industry.
+ Proven track record of success in developing and implementing strategic marketing and communications plans.
**Required Knowledge, Skills and Training:**
+ Use of Canva and Adobe to create and edit video and social media content
+ Strong understanding of healthcare, marketing and communications trends, regulations, and best practices.
+ Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to various audiences.
+ Excellent presentation skills.
+ Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and senior executives.
+ Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
**PREFERRED**
+ Use of Hootsuite to track and measure social media
+ Photography/videography and editing experience
**Where You'll Work**
As the only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system in the area, Dignity Health Nevada, guided by the Adrian Dominican Sisters' vision for over 70 years, continues to serve the Henderson and Las Vegas communities. The Siena Campus, a 326-bed acute care hospital opened in 2000, expanded the services of the Rose de Lima Campus to meet growing healthcare needs. St. Rose Dominican is part of Dignity Health, one of the nation's largest healthcare systems, with over 9,000 physicians, 60,000 team members, and 400 care centers across 22 states, including hospitals, urgent care, imaging and surgery centers, home health, and primary care clinics. Headquartered in San Francisco, Dignity Health is dedicated to compassionate, high-quality care, especially for the underserved.
**Pay Range**
$28.10 - $41.80 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Tradeweb is a global leader in electronic trading for rates, credit, equities, and money markets. As financial markets become increasingly interconnected, our technology enables efficient, multi-asset trading on a global scale. We serve more than 3,000 clients in more than 85 countries, including many of the world's largest banks, asset managers, hedge funds, insurers, corporations, and wealth managers.
Creative collaboration and sharp client focus have helped fuel our organic growth. We facilitated average daily trading volume (ADV) of more than $2.4 trillion over the past four fiscal quarters, topping $.6 trillion in ADV for the second quarter of 2025.
Since our IPO in 2019, Tradeweb has completed four acquisitions and doubled our revenues - and 2024 was our 25th consecutive year of record revenues.
Tradeweb is a great place to work, recognized in 2024 by Forbes as one of _America's Best Companies_ (2024) and by U.S. News & World Report as one of the _Best Financial Services Companies to Work For_ .
Tradeweb Markets LLC ("Tradeweb") is proud to be an EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action Employer.
Mission: Move first and never stop. Collaborate with clients to create and build solutions that drive efficiency, connectivity, and transparency in electronic trading.
Details**
The Tradeweb Communications team is responsible for enhancing and protecting the firm's reputation through a comprehensive communications strategy. This includes media and public relations, corporate and financial communications, executive visibility, internal engagement, and issue management. Operating globally, the team also collaborates with marketing to promote Tradeweb's products and services and with investor relations to ensure a compelling financial narrative. **Role Overview**
As Director, External Communications, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Tradeweb's external profile and media strategy, positioning the company as a growing financial technology business and a leader in electronic trading. Working closely with our executives, product heads and agency partners, you will drive strategic communications efforts that showcase our expertise in financial markets, manage relationships with key media and industry analysts, and drive external engagement with critical stakeholders. Additionally, you will provide expert guidance on corporate and financial communications while ensuring that Tradeweb's messaging remains impactful and aligned with business objectives.
This role requires a skilled communicator, strategist, and storyteller with a deep understanding of financial markets and a proven ability to create and promote thought leadership content and drive media coverage.
**Job Responsibilities**
+ Lead and manage proactive media campaigns targeted to key financial and business press, working both independently and/or in conjunction with colleagues and PR Agencies (news releases, secure interviews for articles, blogs, social media content, Etc.)
+ Handle inbound journalist inquiries in an accurate and highly responsive manner to support market commentary and data attribution program
+ Help manage our day-to-day agency relationships, and contracts with key providers
+ Serve as a primary contact for industry research analysts, i.e. Greenwich, TABB
+ Write, commission and edit a range of markets and products content
+ Conduct competitive media analysis, monitoring and reporting as needed, ensuring our press coverage is reflective of industry trends
+ Create interactive and compelling briefs for internal and external senior executive presentations or industry panel participation
**Qualifications**
+ 10+ years' experience in corporate communications, financial journalism or agency
+ Knowledge of or experience in financial markets (ideally in fixed income, or electronic markets)
+ Excellent contacts and rapport with top tier financial media and solid news judgement
+ Strong writing and content development skills
+ Excellent, incisive communication skills
+ The agility to manage multiple projects at once
+ Familiarity with generative AI and other emerging technologies reshaping communications
+ Digital / social media experience in an enterprise corporate setting
+ A desire to learn - Tradeweb spans many global markets, and curiosity is key
+ Positive attitude - we are a lean, experienced and hard-working team - everybody pitches in to do whatever needs to be done
+ A focused competitor. You should want to win, and share that success with your team.
+ Experience working with PR/ communications agencies (either in-house or agency side)
**Additional Information**
Tradeweb is committed to providing valuable and competitive benefits. In addition to working in our culture of innovation and collaboration, we offer:
+ **Health Insurance** : Highly competitive medical, dental, and vision programs
+ **Hybrid Environment** : Our employees have the flexibility of working in the office and from home.
+ **Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts** : You may elect to set aside pre-tax earnings to pay for eligible health care and dependent day care expenses for you and your eligible family members.
+ **Maven Family Building Benefit** : Maven offers support for fertility and preconception; pregnancy and post-partum; adoption; surrogacy and pediatrics for children up to age 10. Tradeweb provide a 10,000 lifetime reimbursement towards fertility, egg freezing, adoption and surrogacy expenses.
+ **Building Wealth - 401(k) Savings Plan** : Employees are immediately eligible for the 401(k) plan. Participants may contribute up to 75% of eligible compensation into a traditional 401(k) and/or Roth 401(k). Tradeweb will match 100% of the first 4% of compensation that you contribute.
+ The current pay range for this role if performed in the city of New York is currently 105,000 to 235,000 per year, based on a regular, full-time schedule. The amount of pay offered will be determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, market data, geographic location, and internal guidelines.
+ #LI-KH1
**Other Benefit Programs**
+ Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Program
+ ARAG Legal Services
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ Financial Wellness Tools
+ Travel Assistance Benefits
+ Pet Insurance
+ Corporate Gym Subsidies
+ Wellness Perks
+ Paid Time Off and Parental Leave

**Primary City/State:**
Phoenix, Arizona
**Department Name:**
Cust & Brand Exper Admin-Corp
**Work Shift:**
Day
**Job Category:**
Marketing and Communications
Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits. In addition, this position may be eligible for our Management Incentive Program as part of your Total Rewards package.
Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.
POSITION SUMMARY
Experienced, strategic leader responsible for shaping and executing the external communications strategy for one of the country's largest multi-state, non-profit healthcare systems. Ensures consistent and impactful messaging that shapes and strengthens the organization's reputation, positions Banner Health as an innovative industry leader, top employer, and attractive business partner, and builds trust with patients, stakeholders, and the broader community. Leads a high-performing team to deliver innovative communication solutions that align with the organization's mission, vision, values, and 10-year strategic plan.
Creates and drives an integrated, comprehensive public relations and community engagement plan that positions Banner in alignment with its brand, protects and enhances Banner's reputation across its markets and nationally, and supports Banner's strategic objectives. Leads executive communications for the President/CEO and other members of the senior leadership team (SLT). Partners with senior HR leadership and the HR team to align external messaging with internal messaging to foster strong employee engagement, recruitment, and retention. Partners with other department colleagues to ensure communications are integrated and aligned with Banner's business objectives and brand.
CORE FUNCTIONS
Strategic Communications Leadership
1. Develops and oversees a comprehensive external communications strategy aligned with organizational goals. Serves as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive leadership, providing counsel on communications opportunities and challenges. Leads Banner's messaging and response strategy on significant issues, providing strategic counsel and guidance to leadership on how to mitigate reputational risk while advancing Banner's priorities and objectives. Anticipates communications challenges and prepares accordingly.
2. Ensures leaders are prepared for media interviews, public speaking events, and other external communications opportunities. Provides communications coaching as needed. Acts as the organization's primary spokesperson when necessary.
External Communications
3. Leads external communications strategy across earned media, speaking opportunities, podcasts and social influencers that drives proactive message delivery. Manages relationships with media outlets, journalists, bloggers, podcasters, and social influencers to secure positive coverage and respond to inquiries. Leverages digital communications content and channels, including social media, blogs, podcasts, and website content, to engage key audiences and stakeholders.
4. Oversees the creation and distribution of content including press releases, speeches, videos, social posts, leadership-authored content (op-eds/white papers), Banner fact sheets, and other external messaging materials, as well as the About Banner section on BannerHealth.com to ensure content aligns Banner's thought leadership positioning, including the newsroom and executive bios.
5. Leads the development and execution of issues management and crisis communication plans to address potential risks and ensure organizational readiness. Acts as a central point of communications coordination during crises, ensuring clear and effective communication with internal and external audiences. Partners closely with government relations on messaging and communications strategies relative to legislative/regulatory issues.
Internal/Executive Communications
6. Partners with HR and the internal communications team to advance Banner's internal communications strategy to drive employee engagement, connection and understanding of business priorities across all levels, including support of regional/facility leadership to ensure alignment with enterprise-level strategies and messages and that information is flowing bidirectionally between the facilities/regions and the corporate level.
7. Leads executive communications strategy to position Banner and its executive team members as health care thought leaders and as a strong business leader in the communities it serves. Serves as a communications adviser to Banner senior leadership. Ensures tactical support for speech writing, key messaging, media relations, social media, and internal communications.
Community Relations
8. Develops and leads initiatives to enhance the organization's reputation and public image, (including public relations, crisis management, and thought leadership) to advance Banner's strategic vision and role as a leading employer and provider of community health and wellness.
Metrics and Accountability
9. Leverages analytics and market research to inform decision-making, develop and evolve communications strategy. Establishes KPIs to measure the impact of communication efforts and creates an executive dashboard to program performance with senior leadership and key stakeholders.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
10. Stays ahead of emerging communications trends, including non-traditional media such as social influencers, bloggers, and podcasters. Stays current with trends in communications metrics and measurement. Encourages a culture of innovation within the team, identifying opportunities for process improvements and creative problem-solving.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree required or equivalent work experience
Proven experience leading consequential teams in corporate communications, and/or public relations management experience with a demonstrated track record of success in communications strategy, planning, program development and implementation as demonstrated with 10+ years of experience.; knowledge of the health industry is strongly preferred.
Strategic thinker and planner with a proven ability to align communication efforts with organizational goals; Client-minded consultant and diplomatic professional, who works equally well with C-suite, physician leaders and front-line managers.
Experienced leading media relations function and demonstrated success managing complex crises and issues with confidence and discretion.
Ability to keep calm and manage through stressful and high-stakes situations.
Confident and articulate verbal communicator.
Exceptionally strong writer and editor. AP Style expertise.
Ability to foster strong relationships with media outlets, community stakeholders, and internal leaders.
Demonstrated strong financial stewardship through highest and best allocation of Banner's marketing budgets and resources.
Demonstrated successful management of contracted agencies and vendors in the planning, execution and delivery of desired results and maximum value to client.
Collaborative leadership style with experience managing and mentoring diverse teams.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with competing priorities.
Proven experience leading or partnering with internal communications function to engage and educate internal audiences. Creates opportunities to optimize internal and external messaging.
Demonstrated successes as a team builder and coach; readily and often rolls up their sleeves and works alongside their team and peers.
Creative problem-solver; comfortable with ambiguity and can navigate it well.
Culturally competent, with the ability to create inclusive communications that resonate with diverse populations and communities.
Results-driven leader; experienced using metrics to demonstrate the function/team achieves business goals.
Exceptional judgment and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential issues
Sense of humor, the ability to have fun and bring joy to their work.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education (i.e., Masters Degree) and/or experience preferred.
APR (public relations accreditation) preferred.
**EEO Statement:**
EEO/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans ( organization supports a drug-free work environment.
**Privacy Policy:**
Privacy Policy ( Health supports a drug-free work environment.
Banner Health complies with applicable federal and state laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or disability

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
**Senior Manager, Public Affairs, Abbott (Public Relations), COLUMBUS, OHIO**
**About Abbott**
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people's health. We're always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
**Working at Abbott**
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You'll also have access to:
+ Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
+ Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
+ An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
+ Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save ( student debt program and FreeU ( education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.
+ A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
+ A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
**The Opportunity**
We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager, Public Affairs (Public Relations) to drive consumer buzz across PR, social, influencer and brand storytelling for iconic brands, including Similac and Pedialyte, for Abbott's U.S. and Canada Nutrition business.
The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller in consumer, nutrition, and health and wellness. The candidate is social-savvy and can spot the latest cultural and social trends and translate them into brand opportunities that drive relevance, conversation, and engagement. They have a proven track record of earning top-tier media placements and creating engaging content packages that show an ability to think digital and social first. They are creative, a highly skilled writer and a pro at managing multiple high-profile projects across a matrixed organization and working collaboratively with key stakeholders and senior leadership. The candidate must have experience effectively leading PR agencies, developing and articulating consumer communication strategies and aligning internal stakeholders.
To thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment, a successful candidate will be self-motivated and nimble, thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment and be comfortable in counseling the business. Must also have proven experience in executing successful PR, branded partnerships and social media campaigns that drive share of voice and engagement.
**What You'll Work On**
+ Partner with the Director, Public Affairs to set and drive PR strategy and storytelling for Abbott's nutrition business and product/brand innovations.
+ Develop compelling consumer-driven storylines for Abbott's nutrition products.
+ Manage and execute integrated, insights-led campaigns that help maintain and enhance Abbott as the leader in nutrition health and science.
+ Work with top-tier consumer, health/scientific and lifestyle reporters and influencers to enhance and protect the company's reputation as well as advance business objectives.
+ Develop strategy, plans and provide strategic counsel to business leaders and key stakeholders across the business.
+ Develop multimedia content and social and digital strategies to complement key PR campaigns. Bring to the table an understanding of today's communications environment amongst earned, owned, social and paid media.
+ In partnership with marketing colleagues, shape strategy for celebrity/ influencer, brand partnerships and social media programs across multiple product brands in the U.S. and Canada.
+ Oversee development of messages, press materials and other communications tools.
+ Act as a primary spokesperson for assigned topics and in other situations as required. Interact with journalists to help ensure favorable positioning within stories.
+ PR agency management - independently and in coordination with colleagues.
+ Identify and anticipate issues and work with appropriate functions to counsel management on reputation/business impact and influence business decision-making process.
+ Keep a pulse on cultural trends, communications environment and apply those learnings to maximize opportunities for Abbott's nutrition business.
+ Partner with various stakeholders including regulatory affairs, supply chain, quality, R&D, HR, government affairs, investor relations, legal, finance and senior management.
+ Media train and coach business leaders and spokespeople on delivery of key messages.
+ Set metrics to measure effectiveness of public relations and communication efforts.
+ Manage local internal/executive comms and events.
+ Finance/Administrative:
+ Assist the director in managing and shaping department policies and procedures.
+ Ensure proper adherence to all financial, administrative, and regulatory policies.
+ Ensure programs fall within budget parameters.
**Required Qualifications**
+ A bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, communications, business, marketing or related field.
+ 8+ years of experience in public relations, media relations and/or communications and influencer marketing with a deep understanding of how to use external communications to enhance reputation.
+ Experience working on thought leadership and corporate reputation/positioning programs.
+ Experience working with and counseling senior management.
+ Experience in crisis communication and exhibits anticipatory thinking.
+ Strong experience in developing compelling content, including key positioning, messaging, social/digital-first storytelling, and communications materials.
+ Consistent track record of excellent writing, communications and project management skills.
+ Experience with leading and actively managing PR agencies.
+ Experience in supporting internal/executive comms for senior leaders.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Experience in consumer, science, nutrition, and health and wellness communications.
+ Experience working on PR programs, influencer/social media/content creation programs, and issues/crises.
+ Strong contacts and working relationships with a variety of media. Proven ability in placing media stories and managing relationships with consumer, science, nutrition, and health and wellness media.
+ Able to achieve results while dealing with ambiguity, discretion, and a rapid pace of change.
+ Experience in working in a regulated environment.
+ Strong judgement and executive presence.
+ Proven experience in leading digital, social media and celebrity/influencer projects to build brands.
+ Understanding of how to work within a matrixed organization and get things done.
+ Ability to communicate persuasively and influence others.
+ Ability to form authentic and effective relationships both inside and outside the organization.
The base pay for this position is $127,300.00 - $254,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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**Details**
+ **Department:** External Communications
+ **Schedule:** Full Time Monday - Friday 8-5pm CT
+ **Location:** On-Site, Indianapolis, Indiana
+ **Salary:** $129,942.00 - $183,447.00 per year
+ Eligible for an annual bonus incentive
**Benefits**
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer._
**Responsibilities**
**The Role**
As a seasoned communications leader, you will serve as the second-in-command to the Senior Director of External Communications for Ascension Indiana, representing the team in high-level meetings with hospital presidents and service line leaders. You will be responsible for leading a proactive, statewide external communications strategy that strengthens Ascension's brand and reputation, supports business growth and advances public affairs priorities in Indiana, while coaching and guiding a high-performing team. You will partner with our internal communications and marketing leaders in Indiana and support our market executives, helping to drive engaging and action-oriented internal messaging. You will spearhead key owned media channels like the Ascension St. Vincent Linkedin and Newsroom. You are both a strong program manager and an inspiring writer and communicator, one who is comfortable working across a matrixed organization to deliver measurable results.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Lead and guide the day-to-day execution of a cohesive external communications strategy and plan for Indiana that improves our market reputation, in coordination with other enterprise and local communication teams
+ Directly manage Indiana External Communications team members, providing clear priorities, coaching and accountability to ensure high performance and alignment with the Ministry's objectives
+ Provide strategic communications counsel to support the rapidly evolving policy environment, ensuring aligned messaging in response to legislative and reputational challenges
+ Provide external communications counsel and support to Ascension Indiana market leaders and other partner teams, and step in for the Senior Director as needed
+ Develop external communications content, campaigns and events that support our local business objectives and our brand
+ Combine a big-picture, strategic perspective with attention to detail, clarity and focus
+ Ensure that communications reflect the Mission, Vision and Values of Ascension as a healing ministry of the Catholic Church
+ Maintain flexible availability and responsiveness both during and outside of normal work hours as necessary
**Complexity of Work:**
+ Requires excellent management, writing and project management skills, as well as critical thinking, strategic counseling and decisive judgment.
+ Ideally the candidate will also have a knowledge of the evolving healthcare market, Ascension's history and current initiatives, and communications practices and standards.
+ Must be able to work in a stressful, fast-paced environment
**Education**
+ Master's degree preferred.
**Work Experience**
+ Ten plus years in an external communications management role, ideally with experience working in a healthcare provider system or similar services organization
+ Experience with executive communications and counsel
+ Familiarity with local issues management and state-level legislative climate
+ Adept at the rapid development of content in support of local business, market and organizational communications needs
+ Experience developing clear KPIs and reporting out to multiple teams, including the senior director of external communications and senior executives
**Requirements**
Education:
+ High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.
**Why Join Our Team**
Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) ( poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) ( poster.
As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
Pay Non-Discrimination Notice ( note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
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**Details**
+ **Department:** External Communications
+ **Schedule:** Full Time Monday - Friday 8-5pm CT
+ **Location:** Partially Remote - Must be located in the Austin, TX area
+ **Salary:** $93,857.00 - $126,983.00 per year
+ Eligible for an annual bonus incentive
**Benefits**
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer._
**Responsibilities**
**The Role:**
As a passionate and accomplished communicator, you will be responsible for managing and implementing communications campaigns for Ascension Texas, executing external communications strategies that strengthen Ascension's brand and reputation and support business and public affairs priorities in the market. In this role, you will help build a positive reputation across Texas, in support of our goal to provide quality care to the citizens we serve. This role requires a balance of strategic vision and hands-on execution. You will partner with our internal communications and marketing managers in Texas and support our market executives, helping to drive engaging and action-oriented messaging. You are both a strong program manager and skilled storyteller - an inspiring writer and communicator who brings Ascension's Mission, Vision, and Values to life for our communities and who is comfortable working across a matrixed organization to deliver measurable results.
**Responsibilities:**
+ **Strategy and execution:**
+ Manage day-to-day execution of a cohesive external communications strategy and plan for Texas that advances our market reputation and supports business objectives, in coordination with other enterprise and local communication teams
+ **Leverage enterprise resources:**
+ Adapts toolkits, messaging documents, creative content, channel management and strategic planning support from our enterprise communications teams and customize them as appropriate for the Texas market
+ **Counsel and advisement:**
+ Partners with the Sr. Director, External Communications to provide external communications counsel and support to Ascension Texas market leaders and other partner teams
+ **Content development and storytelling** :
+ Develops, writes, edits, and distributes a variety of external communications - including press releases, op-eds, articles, social media content, campaigns and event materials - that support local business objectives and reinforce the organization's brand.
+ Collects and shares impactive stories that inspire audiences and highlight the ministry's contributions to the community
+ **Media and stakeholder engagement** :
+ Builds and maintains strong relationships with media, community partners, and stakeholders to enhance the organization's reputation
+ **Events and campaigns** :
+ Supports external events and campaigns that advance local priorities and reinforce the organization's brand
+ **Metrics and reporting** :
+ Establishes and tracks KPIs, manages reporting dashboards and presentations, and communicates results to senior executives and cross-functional teams
+ **Mission alignment** :
+ Ensures all communications reflect the Mission, Vision and Values of Ascension as a healing ministry of the Catholic Church
+ **Flexibility** :
+ Maintains responsiveness during and outside of normal work hours, as needed.
**Complexity of Work:**
+ Requires excellent writing and project management skills, as well as critical thinking, strategic counseling and decisive judgment.
+ Knowledge of the healthcare landscape, local market issues and communications best practices is highly valuable.
+ The manager combines a big-picture perspective with attention to detail, clarity, and focus to deliver consistent, high-quality work.
+ Must be able to work in a stressful, fast-paced environment.
**Work Experience:**
+ Eight plus years in an external communications management role, ideally with experience working in a healthcare provider system or similar services organization
+ Experience with executive communications and counsel
+ Familiarity with local issues management and the media environment
+ Adept at the rapid development of content in support of local business, market and organizational communications needs
+ Experience developing clear KPIs and reporting results to multiple teams, including senior executives
+ Strong project and time management skills, with the ability to oversee several initiatives simultaneously
+ Storytelling ability that highlights the organization's impact and secures meaningful coverage
**Requirements**
Education:
+ High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
**Additional Preferences**
LI-Remote
**Why Join Our Team**
Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) ( poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) ( poster.
As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
Pay Non-Discrimination Notice ( note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
**E-Verify Statement**
This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.
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