Manager, Communications
Spectrum - Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244![Spectrum](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESActively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.Research and write announcements, articles and other materials geared to customers and our communities at large.Manage strategic communications projects that help build and maintain Charter's positive reputation among key audiences and secure creative external recognition including promoting Charter, Charter Business and Charter Media for example, as a top employer, highlighting civic and charitable efforts, community commitments, and leadership.Build and establish strong working relationships with key local news media contacts.Inject a “story-telling perspective” into Charter's communications strategy, particularly through finding and crafting stories that personalize and promote Charter's personality and positive traits through our employees.Manage field leadership communications, including writing in key executives' “voice,” securing appropriate outside speaking opportunities and interview opportunities; counseling them on subjects relevant to Charter.Assist as needed in formulating local and regional marketing communications, crisis communications, issues management, and other communications functions.Research communication possibilities for diverse media (e.g. print publications, websites, online and social media, etc.).Produce multiple materials and manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure.Be familiar with and help develop Charter positions, policies and messages.Interact with employees in all business disciplines and at all levels in the company.Promote all Charter brands and businesses, new services, initiatives, improvements and general information across multiple platforms - print, TV, online.Perform other duties as requested by Supervisor.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSAbility to read, write, speak and understand EnglishAbility to use personal computer and software applications (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint)In-depth writing and media relations skills requiredAbility to analyze and interpret dataAbility to attend to detailAbility to communicate with all levels of management and company personnelAbility to prioritize and handle multiple projects and tasksAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to prioritize and organize effectivelyKnowledge of television, Internet and phone products and services, as well as those of our competitors in industryDemonstrates internet research abilityRequired EducationBachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications or related field or equivalent experienceRequired Related Work Experience and Number of Years5+ years in communications related positionPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPreferred Skills/Abilities and KnowledgePreferred EducationPreferred Related Work Experience and Number of YearsNews media or PR agency media relations experience - 1+Management or leadership experience - 2+WORKING CONDITIONSOffice environmentTravel as requiredPHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTSPhysical RequirementsMental Requirements
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