Enterprise Operations Policy Communications Professional Washingt...
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Scroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require Are you the right candidate for this opportunity As a member of the Policy Communications team within IBM Corporate Affairs, you will work directly with our Government and Regulatory Affairs (GRA) team to bring visibility to and advance IBM's advocacy work on public policies that matter to the company and a broad swath of external and internal stakeholders. Your Role and Responsibilities We are looking for a sharp writer and editor, a natural storyteller who can tailor messages for different audiences and platforms, a confident PR rep who can maintain strong media relationships, and a team player who can be creative, opportunistic and fast in elevating IBM's voice in relevant policy conversations in D.C., state capitals and beyond. Your work will include: Partnering with GRA and across IBM teams to develop, deploy and measure impact of advocacy communications campaigns built in support of IBM policy priorities. Provide ongoing strategic counsel to shape and support IBM's advocacy efforts. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with media covering policy, Congress, the White House, technology and the intersection of all four. Manage reactive communications around sensitive issues rooted in public policy. Develop new mechanisms for engaging policy audiences, think tanks and industry associations in major IBM milestones and thought leadership initiatives. Regularly develop and deploy a range of engaging, policy-focused IBM content including policy statements, blog posts, op-eds, videos, infographics, social media assets and more. Lead long-term policy and thought leadership communications campaigns, working closely with IBM policy, communications and business colleagues. Expand and curate relationships with non-media policy influencers. Expand use of data-centric conversation tracking tools to better guide, measure and refine IBM policy communications program. Required Education None Preferred Education None Required Technical and Professional Expertise
6-8 years of experience in public relations, public affairs or corporate communications. A commitment to proactivity, a desire to do things differently and a "never quit" willingness to pursue new ideas and ways of working. Impeccable writing and verbal communication skills, and a proven ability to persuade through clear and efficient use of language. Strong record of media relations experience and successfully contributing to the coverage agenda of tier one news organizations. Strong project management skills and experience working cross-functionally with teams across an organization to prioritize and execute parallel projects. Ability to think fast, innovate on the fly, rally and lead diverse teams around a shared objective, and seamlessly drive progress on multiple projects with overlapping deadlines and priorities. Preferred Technical and Professional Experience
Digital and paid experience preferred, including managing social media profiles and websites. Highly collaborative – must be willing to seek and share expertise. Team player – someone equally willing to ask for help, delegate assignments or roll up their sleeves to get the job done. Previous experience in public policy or political advocacy. YOUR LIFE @ IBM In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that dedication to our clients' success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better. Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment every day, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background. Our IBMers are growth-minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide ongoing feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team-focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions every day is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome-focused approach within everything that they do. Are you ready to be an IBMer? ABOUT IBM IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world. OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well-being. Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long-term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance-based salary incentive programs. Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law. Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals. Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship. The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part-time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. Job Title Policy Communications Date Posted 11-Feb-2025 Job ID 14681 City / Township / Village Washington State / Province District of Columbia Country United States Work Arrangement Onsite Area of Work Enterprise Operations Employment Type Regular Contract Type Regular Projected Minimum Salary per Year 116,000.00 Projected Maximum Salary per Year 176,000.00 Position Type Professional Some travel may be required based on business demand. Company (0147) International Business Machines Corporation Shift General (daytime) Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position? #J-18808-Ljbffr