Manager - Corporate Communications (Creative Design)
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The Manager of Corporate Communications is globally responsible for the strategy and delivery of high-profile communications programs that advance The Timken Company's corporate brand and reputation. This position reports to the Vice President of Corporate Communications and serves as a senior member of the team.
As the Manager of Corporate Communications, you will act as the company's primary spokesperson and lead our media relations program and crisis communications; oversee a team of direct reports responsible for employee communications, editorial content, and community relations; partner with senior leaders on executive, financial and CSR communications; and spearhead communications initiatives that further Timken's strategic agenda.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the company's media relations program. Serve as the primary spokesperson, developing and delivering company responses on a variety of issues. Develop media plans, draft news releases, respond to inquiries, prepare for media engagements, and monitor the media landscape. Manage the company's crisis communications program and response.
- Act as communications advisor and coach to internal stakeholders and senior leaders. Create executive thought leadership plans and messaging, develop high-quality executive communications deliverables, including speeches, presentations, social media content and lead and manage corporate events.
- Partner with Investor Relations, supporting financial communications, including the company's annual report, quarterly earnings, and investor events. Create communications plans and materials for company announcements, including mergers and acquisitions and other high-profile corporate initiatives.
- Serve as a member of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program steering committee. Working cross-functionally to lead the development of our annual CSR report and related communications.
- Manage the company's global community relations function. Direct charitable giving and community engagement initiatives and empower Timken employees to strengthen their local communities. Manage the Timken Charitable and Educational Fund.
- Create compelling corporate content to drive brand awareness and reputation across a variety of audiences and channels. Manage editorial calendar development and alignment across the communications function. Ensure employee communications strategies support organizational objectives and engagement of Timken's global workforce.
- Provide global leadership to a team of direct reports, network of regional communicators, cross-functional team members and agency partners.
Requirements:
- 10-15 years of communications experience
- Experience in corporate communications for a global public company
- Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, marketing or related field
- Proven ability to think strategically and deliver results through flawless execution
- Experience in navigating complex, strategic issues while exercising sound judgment
- Exceptional writer with strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to partner with and influence senior leadership
- Works with a sense of urgency; ability to operate in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and manage multiple priorities
- Works independently, yet collaboratively
- Strong leadership, managerial and team skills
- Experience managing agency relationships and budgets
- Possesses executive presence
All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences, and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2024.
We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies and one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek, one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere and one of America's Most Innovative Companies by Fortune.
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