Communications & Engagement Manager Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of communications & engagement manager. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for communications support for Websites and Social Media Platforms through the Public Affairs Office.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience managing agency resources and budgets
• Strong knowledge and understanding of current trends in digital media and social media
• High proficiency with PowerPoint
• Self-starter who is able to work well under limited supervision
• Experience working in an IT organization is preferred
• Organized, logical, persistent, enjoys problem solving skills
• Resilient and acts as a leader to support the team
• Coordinate and oversee various internal and external events

I would like to submit my application for the communications & engagement manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for direction and leadership to the Director of Digital and Social Communications and Media and collaborate with the University Marketing and Communications staff to maintain regular communication with alumni via direct contact, multiple and online channels, print publications and social media.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Expert knowledge of digital and direct marketing channels and practices
• Experience with various marketing automation solutions
• Broad Communications experience from a large, complex organisation, demonstrating proactive planning, design and delivery of communication & engagement strategies, plans and content
• Excellent overall communicator, verbal and written
• Understands business and the strategic role of employee engagement, and can align internal communications strategies and initiatives with regional and firmwide business objectives
• Comfortable with concepts, complexity and ambiguity
• Can understand different perspectives, and is able to work comfortably and effectively in a diverse, multi-cultural and international environment, with an understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity
• Business and Leadership support – activities from individual coaching to workshop facilitation

Please consider me for the communications & engagement manager opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for advice on potential media platforms and placements for report releases and other initiatives, as well as the use of other communications vehicles such as videos, infographics, and social media posts.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Proficient in communications technology (website management, print production)
• Proven track record of teamwork, innovation and delivery of business results
• Track record of working closely with senior leaders on communications strategies and activities
• Experience in driving social media programs to activate and engage employees
• Ensuring activities are integrated and coordinated with our corporate internal communications strategy and plan
• Creating a range of engaging and integrated content across all channels and platforms, while managing subject matter experts to provide content
• Ensuring internal communications messages are consistent across all channels and work closely with external communications teams to align internal and external messages
• Evidence of developing and delivering an internal communications plan to high standards and to a range of audiences across role levels and geographies, utilising varied channels and measuring impact of initiatives on engagement

Please consider me for the communications & engagement manager opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance and support to the bank’s human resources division in marketing the bank as an employer of choice across multiple digital platforms, including social media.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience at managing conflicting requests and priorities, setting and delivering to realistic deadlines
• Experience working with Adobe Creative software - Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator is desirable
• Forward thinking, diligent and creative with an attention to detail
• Proven track record in handling multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously and working with team members across various geographies
• Execution and process orientation
• A quick study who works well under pressure and is highly effective in a fast-paced environment
• Expertise in evolving, and increasingly digital, communications landscape
• Proficiency with social media platforms and capturing appropriate content (video and photography)

I would like to submit my application for the communications & engagement manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for strategic advice on using social media platforms to disseminate and communicate the work of the Joint Programme;.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Able to tune into the “temperature” of the staff and customers, ensuring engagement levels are appropriate and timely for each audience
• Excellent core Microsoft Office skills are essential (especially PowerPoint)
• Strong passion for employee engagement and storytelling
• Excellent organizational, written, verbal communication skills
• Jive Software platform community experience
• Basic UI/UX design knowledge
• Track record of success creating communications that successfully lead an organization through change
• Understanding of internal and external communications strategies, tools, systems and techniques