Communications Manager
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Job Summary
Communications Manager
Who We Are
Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm Sweden with a North American headquarterslocatedin Philadelphia PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company with a purpose to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers patients care givers and customers across the globe. We do this through innovations in our Professional HygienePersonal Care and Health & Medical business units that provide hygiene and health solutions to over a billionpeople every dayworldwide.
Working at Essity is more than acareerit is where you will play your part in a better futureto improvewell-being for people and have opportunities to drive positive change for society and the environment.As an employee at Essity you will belong to a team where you feel valued are safe supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a friendly and open atmosphere.
About the Role
Essity is looking for an experienced Communications Manager who will be responsible in helping tell the Essity story in North America. This takes shape by helping employees know and understand the company culture our brand purpose strategy and objectives and feel well-informed engaged and proud to work for Essity. Additionally youll contribute to our goal of increasing external awareness of Essity and manage Essitys brand reputation in the markets where we have operations (offices and manufacturing sites) as well as support local business needs. We have approximately 3500 employees and 22 offices and production facilities in North America this is your audience!
You will execute internal and external communication plans and activities for Essity in North America. And most importantly youll collaborate and build relationships with a broad range of stakeholders across various functions and business areas. And youll be part of our global communications network where you will share best practices and collaborate with other communicators from around the globe.
The ideal candidate should/could live in Philadelphia PA.
Werelooking for people who embody our valuesarentafraid to challenge innovate experiment and move at a fast pace.Werealways looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is youwedlove to talk.
What You Will Do
- Support delivery of Essitys communications objectives in country-specific annual plans
- Lead communication channel management process. Evaluate recommend and execute varied communication tools and media to include a mix of digital and traditional channels. Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure efficient and timely dissemination of news
- Partner with internal contacts in local Essity markets to ensure effective communication of company initiatives campaigns and projects
- Manage HR and wellness communications
- Contribute to external/PR activities in local markets including community activities external events and idea generation
- Develop content including written materials for Intranet coordinate video production and relevant communications materials
- Support a wide range of communications events and projects in North America including effective execution of quarterly update meetings global news dissemination and local activities
- Contribute to best practice sharing within the global communications function
- Work alongside agency partners to deliver best-in-class communications initiatives and digital content that drive global communications objectives.
- Support special projects in collaboration with the Corporate Communications team
Who You Are
- University Degree in Communication Public Relations or Marketing or equivalent with relevant practice
- 7 years working experience in Communications PR or Marketing preferably in matrixed and/or global company
- Superior writing editing communication presentation networking and relationship building skills mandatory
- Interpersonal savviness and the ability to influence at a senior level and navigate efficiently within the organization
- Basic project management experience
- Creative thinker with ability to bring business data and information to life in engaging and impactful ways
- Strong time management skills ability to juggle multiple projects and respond to business needs as they arise
- Excellent digital communication skills (intranet platforms Microsoft Teams video production basic Photoshop collaboration tools social media etc.)
- Experience in Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint Teams Excel Outlook
- Expertise in external communications and media relations agency management
- Expertise in internal communications consulting and project management
- Excellent English language skills
- Ability to travel (less than 10%)
What We Can Offer You
At Essity we believe every career is as unique as the individual andempoweremployees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
Compensation and Benefits:
Expected Compensation
Competitiveannual salary annual incentive bonus benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualizedfactorssuch asknowledge skills and experience.
Along with competitive payyouwill beeligible for the following benefits:
United HealthcarePPO/ EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
Wellness program provided through Rally
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match andannual employer base contribution
Company paid Basic Life AD&D short-term and long-term disability insurance
PTO offering withPaid Holidays
Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.
Additional Information
The Company is committed to equalemployment opportunity and providingreasonable accommodations to qualifiedcandidates and employees pursuant toapplicable law. We value and encouragediversity and solicit applications from allqualified applicants without regard to racecolor gender sex age religion creednational origin ancestry citizenship maritalstatus sexual orientation physical or mentaldisability medical condition military andveteran status gender identity or expressiongenetic information or any othercharacteristic protected by federal state orlocal law.
If you require reasonableaccommodation as part of the applicationprocessplease contact
Together we are improving lives every day
Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.
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About Company
Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-be ... View more