Wolters Kluwer
Communications Manager (Hybrid)
Wolters Kluwer, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
This role is an individual contributor and hybrid position, requiring two-days in office per week.
Position Summary
Are you passionate about storytelling and driving impactful communication strategies? As our
Communications Manager
at Tax & Accounting North America (TAA NA), you will be at the heart of our efforts to elevate our brand’s visibility, engagement, and influence across a diverse range of audiences. This is your opportunity to shape the narrative of a leading business in the tax and accounting industry, ensuring our messaging resonates both internally and externally.
As a key partner to the TAA NA leadership team, you'll craft impactful communications that influence and connect with employees, customers, partners, and media alike. We're seeking a strategic thinker who excels in managing high-stakes communications and ensuring a consistent, compelling brand voice across all platforms.
Join us to play a crucial role in shaping the future of our brand, driving communication strategies that make a tangible impact, and leading with innovation in a dynamic industry.
https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/about-us/organization/tax-and-accounting
Key Responsibilities:
External Communications: Partner with the corporate External Communications team to develop and execute our public relations strategy, optimize media relations, and craft compelling stories that enhance our public image.
Thought Leadership: Position our company and executives as industry leaders by developing and executing thought leadership strategies, creating high-quality content, and securing speaking opportunities.
Internal Communications: Collaborate with HR and leadership teams to create and optimize messaging that enhances employee engagement, supports organizational culture, and drives successful change management.
Executive Communications: Work closely with executives to develop key messages, speeches, and presentations, ensuring they are aligned with business objectives and ready for high-visibility engagements.
Brand and Messaging Alignment: Ensure all communications initiatives align with our Wolters Kluwer brand across North America, maintaining a strong understanding of brand guidelines, and work with Product Management and Marketing to optimize our brand architecture.
Crisis and Risk Management: Develop and execute crisis communication strategies, ensuring high-quality communications and project support during critical situations.
Operations and Measurement: Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of our branding and communication initiatives, using data and insights to refine future strategies while staying ahead of industry trends.
OTHER DUTIES
Performs other duties as requested by Supervisor.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Minimum
: BA/BS degree in communications, marketing, journalism, English or related field highly preferred; or equivalent, relevant experience
Experience
7+ years professional communications experience within a corporate environment or matrixed organization in a variety of capacities including, proficiency in executive communications, speechwriting, presentation development and developing unified messaging across a range of products and solutions
Tools:
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook)
Project management software (Asana, Monday.com, or Adobe Workfront)
Employee communications software (PoliteMail or other)
Travel:
Up to 20% domestic and international travel
#LI-Hybrid
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Wolters Kluwer U. S. Corporation and all of its subsidiaries, divisions and customer/business units is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Position Summary
Are you passionate about storytelling and driving impactful communication strategies? As our
Communications Manager
at Tax & Accounting North America (TAA NA), you will be at the heart of our efforts to elevate our brand’s visibility, engagement, and influence across a diverse range of audiences. This is your opportunity to shape the narrative of a leading business in the tax and accounting industry, ensuring our messaging resonates both internally and externally.
As a key partner to the TAA NA leadership team, you'll craft impactful communications that influence and connect with employees, customers, partners, and media alike. We're seeking a strategic thinker who excels in managing high-stakes communications and ensuring a consistent, compelling brand voice across all platforms.
Join us to play a crucial role in shaping the future of our brand, driving communication strategies that make a tangible impact, and leading with innovation in a dynamic industry.
https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/about-us/organization/tax-and-accounting
Key Responsibilities:
External Communications: Partner with the corporate External Communications team to develop and execute our public relations strategy, optimize media relations, and craft compelling stories that enhance our public image.
Thought Leadership: Position our company and executives as industry leaders by developing and executing thought leadership strategies, creating high-quality content, and securing speaking opportunities.
Internal Communications: Collaborate with HR and leadership teams to create and optimize messaging that enhances employee engagement, supports organizational culture, and drives successful change management.
Executive Communications: Work closely with executives to develop key messages, speeches, and presentations, ensuring they are aligned with business objectives and ready for high-visibility engagements.
Brand and Messaging Alignment: Ensure all communications initiatives align with our Wolters Kluwer brand across North America, maintaining a strong understanding of brand guidelines, and work with Product Management and Marketing to optimize our brand architecture.
Crisis and Risk Management: Develop and execute crisis communication strategies, ensuring high-quality communications and project support during critical situations.
Operations and Measurement: Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of our branding and communication initiatives, using data and insights to refine future strategies while staying ahead of industry trends.
OTHER DUTIES
Performs other duties as requested by Supervisor.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Minimum
: BA/BS degree in communications, marketing, journalism, English or related field highly preferred; or equivalent, relevant experience
Experience
7+ years professional communications experience within a corporate environment or matrixed organization in a variety of capacities including, proficiency in executive communications, speechwriting, presentation development and developing unified messaging across a range of products and solutions
Tools:
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook)
Project management software (Asana, Monday.com, or Adobe Workfront)
Employee communications software (PoliteMail or other)
Travel:
Up to 20% domestic and international travel
#LI-Hybrid
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Wolters Kluwer U. S. Corporation and all of its subsidiaries, divisions and customer/business units is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.