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Senior Director/Managing Director - Employee Engagement, Corporate Practice
Burson-Marsteller
New York, NY, United States
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Around the world, the people who make up Burson-Marsteller are committed to helping our clients – whether companies, organizations or governments – succeed in Being More. Our commitment is driven by our belief that the most successful organizations are guided by a clear sense of purpose – a distinct and powerful world view that shapes their business, guides their actions and ultimately determines their reputation and success.
Burson-Marsteller was one of the original innovative leaders in strategic, integrated approaches to communications, a force for change in public relations, marketing and other ways to reach key audiences. We have remained a leader ever since. Today this leadership is stronger than ever, as integrated communications continues to define what we mean by Burson-Marsteller, Being More.
The power, speed and methods of communications are changing fast. But the core principles of integrated strategic communications and implementation on which Harold Burson and Bill Marsteller founded our firm more than 60 years ago have not changed. Burson-Marsteller, Being More means being more confident in our ability to communicate with more people, in more places, with bigger ideas, through constantly changing communications channels and with more impact.
Senior Director/Managing Director, Employee Engagement, Corporate Practice, New York
We search for a public relations professional to lead client accounts by overseeing the day to day projects and/or events to ensure the quality of work meets objectives and provides value. This role will not only be responsible for the activities for account team members, but will also participate in new business development and support organizational initiatives. Enthusiastic, tireless, passionate and drive people - please apply today!
Responsibilities Include
• Cultivate relationships with clients
• Recommend and implement employee communication programs and initiatives to enhance the employee experience and drive business results
• Develop culture change and engagement solutions to address organizational challenges and evolutions
• Advise leadership on effectively leading change during transformation and assist in the development of key messages and materials
• Facilitate employee and leadership focus group sessions to garner insights and make recommendations on what's needed
• Design employer value proposition strategies, vision statements, messages and programs
• Develop complete communication plans for the client, participating in new business development, and supporting organizational initiatives
• Act as primary resource for issues-oriented writing and executive level commentary
• Identify and pursue business opportunities with existing clients, leading creative brainstorms and offering non-traditional ideas to address client opportunities
Burson-Marsteller's Corporate and Financial Practice offers strategic counsel and execution that is aligned with our client's business objectives. We deliver expert guidance and implementation support on critical communication issues. Whether the goal is to build awareness and buy-in around a new corporate vision, guide a CEO through the first 100 days of leadership, or design a strategy to reach local constituencies and national influencers, Burson-Marsteller's Corporate Practice develops solutions that sustain corporate value and drive business results.
Required
• Minimum of 15 years of previous public relations work experience with a focus on employee engagement/change management programs and initiatives
• Understanding of employee engagement strategies, trends and best practices to ultimately drive better business results to connect employee to the goals and purpose of the business
• Advanced writing skills, ability to write for senior level management and audiences, and proficiency in editing and composition
• Ability to supervise and motivate account staff, and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations and produce program outlines for creative brainstorms
• Strong strategic-thinking skills, and the ability to handle and manage stressful situations
• Ability to develop and present new business pitches, and strong project-management skills
• Ability to travel onsite as needed
• Bachelor's degree
Preferred
• Previous experience in a public relations agency setting
• Employee engagement experience with an emphasis on companies undergoing significant change: plans and execution of key documents; ideas for creative communication and engagement tactics including digital