Corporate Communications Manager

AFL provides industry-leading fiber optic products, conductor accessories and fittings, and related services across the globe. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and has grown to include every facet of the passive optical network, employing over 6,000 associates worldwide and consistently generating annual sales in excess of a billion-dollars. With our commitment to professional growth and employee development, let AFL “Connect” you to your next career opportunity!

What we Offer: 

• A hybrid schedule for qualifying employees
• Flexible Time Off Policy 
• 401K Company Match (up to 4%- dollar for dollar) 
• Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs 
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options 
• Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leader! 

Job Summary:

The corporate communications manager is an essential hybrid role in establishing and building effective relationships and dialogue with key internal stakeholders across global regions. The individual has responsibility to protect and extend the global AFL brand, market reputation, and employee value proposition while overseeing and leading internal communications and public relations strategies, channels, and methods that advance AFL’s strategic business objectives. Works cross-functionally to develop and manage executive communications strategies and messages that create a shared understanding of company priorities and values to keep our associates connected and engaged.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Build strategic plans for internal corporate communications and strengthen PR and media relations plans for growth
• Create messaging, content and communications that are tailored to the audience and written in a simple to understand yet engaging, relatable, and authentic way
• Assist with organizing senior leadership town halls, email announcements, newsletters with focused attention on CEO communications
• Align with teams to create, edit, review, and/or manage companywide employee messages to ensure consistency and alignment with the company’s mission, vision, values, voice, and business strategy
• Coordinate messaging in support of shared services functions (IT, HR, EHS, etc.)
• Align with marketing content team to review, edit, and approve internal communications
• Conduct a thorough communications audit annually to maintain consistency & relevance
• Serve as a pivotal internal point of contact for crisis communications issues in conjunction with marketing leader, PR, HR and legal
• Plan, edit, draft, and write executive content for a variety of communications mediums, such as quarterly emails, videos, advertising, infographics, and associate / customer events
• Support organizational changes, program and initiative rollouts with strategic communications plan, communications materials development (talking points, announcements, FAQs, etc.)
• Manage PR specialist and Advanced B2B Copywriter in the creation and distribution of corporate communication message, press releases, media events/inquiries, company presentations
• Track, measure, report on performance of internal communications efforts

Core Responsibilities:

• Project Management
  • Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities

• Change Management
  • Creates workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.

• Communications Leadership
  • Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well
  • Effectively influences actions and opinions of others
  • Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

• Cost Consciousness
  • Works within approved budget; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
  • Develops metrics and benchmarks for ongoing measurement of driving strategic value

Personal Qualities:

• Balances individual interests with the broader interests of the organization
• Shares relevant information to help others understand and support business objectives

• Researches and presents information in a logical manner to facilitate learning

• Works in a fast-paced environment, exhibits creativity and passion while producing results that drive associate engagement and business performance

• Ability to influence and drive positive change as an effective business partner
• Strong experience in project management across multiple business units/stakeholders
• Manages multiple projects in a demanding environment

• Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work extremely well as part of a team
•  Ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive or controversial subjects with tact, kindness, and professionalism

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or related field require
• Minimum of 5-7 years of communications experience, with proficiency in both external and internal communications function
• Writing samples will be required during the application / interview process
• 3-5 years of personnel/team management experience require
•  Impeccable verbal, digital and written communication skills

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