Senior Manager, Corporate Communications Cover Letter

Please consider me for the senior manager, corporate communications opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for strategic input and direction for the brand, developing style guides, templates, and other positioning communication materials.

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:

• Prior work experience in corporate and public affairs at a financial institution will be an advantage
• Strong news sense and corporate affairs sensitivity
• Familiar with web and new media
• Good English and Chinese writing & editorial skills and coordination skills
• Familiar with public issues and knowledge about financial and insurance industry
• Inquisitive, performance-minded and passionate about contributing to the team's "can do" spirit
• Prior experience in a B2B service model, especially in a benefit related role
• Experience scheduling and facilitating WebEx meetings

In response to your job posting for senior manager, corporate communications, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for strategic communications counsel and oversee the implementation of brand messaging, media relations, cross functional support, thought leadership and investor relations.

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 confidently communicate about Blizzard with the press and public
• Strong team player, able to balance and blend various department needs and views into effective corporate-PR strategy
• Willingness to travel and work flexible working hours
• Strong internal communications, change management, and project management experience
• Experienced presentation coach who develops trusted relationships and elevates executive performance through effective counsel
• Agile project manager who simultaneously can manage a variety of commitments on time and on budget
• Supportive people manager who can build capabilities and inspire people to high performance
• Able to think, plan and communicate strategically

In response to your job posting for senior manager, corporate communications, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for strategic communication counsel and guidance to subsidiaries within assigned regions, including proactive public relations initiatives and issues management.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Manage extensive cross-group coordination at all levels of the organization utilizing outstanding people skills, demonstrating both impact and influence
• Certified Equity Professional Level 1 preferred or after hire date
• Solid understanding of business and media environment, particularly in SMB space
• Well developed and well maintained media relationships
• Demonstrate a managerial maturity and exercise sound judgment at all times
• Develop and drive corporate communications initiatives
• Lead media relationships for corporate level aligning with other communications teams
• Execute media training for spokespeople(executives, developers) related to corporate topics

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the senior manager, corporate communications position.

Previously, I was responsible for strategic expertise to Walmart senior management by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent communication and media relations; presenting views and opinions of Corporate Communications; providing media advice and public relations counsel; influencing public relations decisions; driving collaboration across the business; serving as primary contact for key external partners and third-parties; identifying and communicating public relations trends and best practices; and collaborating with leaders and team members to deliver strategic plans and coordinated materials while balancing changing and competing priorities.

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:

• Maximize awareness of Blizzard’s philanthropy/CSR projects through proactive media pitch
• Develop corporate/internal communications calendar to ensure our corporate/internal communications efforts are effective and optimized and share calendar with all communications teams
• Track, measure and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) on corporate communications initiatives and identify recommendations and opportunities for improvement
• Supervise internal communications plan development and ensure quality execution of the plan
• Communication with Global Corporate Comms
• Strong sense of responsibility and loyalty
• Excellent mass media and industry contacts
• Demonstrate knowledge of games, game/IT industry

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

Previously, I was responsible for graphics support for Corporate public relations projects such as press releases, firm-bylined articles, and award submittals.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Able to create and implement strategic communication plans and select the most appropriate tactics
• Able to define objectives and measure outcomes of communication plans
• Able to manage the implementation of new process, procedures or service
• Able to develop speeches and presentations for senior executives
• Able to work and/or interact with all levels of the organization
• Able to lead or serve as member of project teams, listen carefully to understand various points of view, find common ground, build consensus and gain cooperation
• Able to operate with diplomacy and in a direct way as appropriate, face difficult situations, negotiate skillfully and secure concessions without damaging relationships
• Able to use oral and written communication skills with persuasive capabilities in a variety of styles and formats