Communications Manager

Posted September 09, 2022
Apply: Vision Technologies


Overview

Vision Technologies is a full-service IT/IP integrations company for commercial enterprise and federal clients. Solutions include: Design, installation, and support services of network infrastructure (fiber/copper cabling), audio visual systems, electronic security, wireless and professional/managed services.

The Communications Manager is responsible for developing Vision Technologies internal communication strategy. The role will support executive leadership as a communications adviser and strategist in role out of company news and updates. The Communication Manager will need to utilize expert writing, editing and marketing skills to produce impact-full content and initiatives to engage Vision employees with Vision's work, values and strategy. You will also support executives to draft speeches, remarks, talking points for internal communication or client responses as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Manages the distribution of communication between the company leadership and all team members.
  • Responsible for understanding the state of the business, new initiatives and planned and unplanned changes to then develop effective internal messaging and communication strategies to support organizational change.
  • Provide counsel to the organization on communications best practices, including how to galvanize employees to champion new initiatives, adopt new processes, work differently, and adapt to change.
  • Build trust and collaborate with business leaders to provide guidance on messaging, speaking/presentation, and leadership presence.
  • Collaborate with Executive Leadership, Marketing, Human Resources, and managers throughout the company to execute communications
  • Create and oversee critical information and materials the company will share with team members.
  • Build a communication model for the business to include company announcements, new employees, and promotions.
  • Work with all forms of media, including digital campaigns, print materials, social media, audio, and video for internal company communications.
  • Respond to internal and external crisis situations and assist Senior Leadership with developing the appropriate
  • Ongoing evaluation of the success of the communication messaging and strategies.


    • Qualifications

  • Strong written, verbal, and digital communication skills.
  • Three to Five years of professional experience in communications, public relations, or marketing role.
  • Teamwork and the ability to lead and coach the senior team and all other leaders to produce high quality brand driven content.
  • Strong analytical skills to solve problems and find the best solutions to convey a message.
  • Creative and can produce exciting and interesting content.
  • Organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize projects while working on a deadline in a fast-paced environment.
  • The technological ability to develop and work on a variety of digital platforms and create web and mobile content.

    • Education Requirements:
  • Minimum requirements are a bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, English or the equivalent communications experience in a business environment.
  • A Master's degree in the above areas is preferred but not required.

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