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New York, NY
Manager, Public Affairs
New York, NY
Nitzsche and Sons
New York, NY
Manager, Public Affairs
  • Lead on Chairman and Consumer Product Helpline letters – writing and approvals. This involves researching the questions asked and developing responses
  • Leading and participating in cross-functional teams relating to McDonald’s reputation
  • Acting as the “go-to” person when related issues arise, working in partnership with the communications team and subject matter experts
  • Works closely with CMT Empowering Education partner colleges to develop and execute grassroots events
  • Develop giving program for the company’s political contributions
  • Support Policy Communications and Stakeholder Engagement team to develop internal and external messaging and public policy related content
  • Working with key internal stakeholders to create the strategy and plan for external engagement based on the Company’s business priorities
Boston, MA
Manager, Public Affairs East
Boston, MA
Nolan, Conn and Wunsch
Boston, MA
Manager, Public Affairs East
  • A passion for storytelling and intellectual interest in the future of work, cities, economic development, and entrepreneurship
  • Work with the Director of Public Affairs to manage the day to day media and agency relationships across the region
  • Work with WeWork’s brand, marketing, and social teams to create content and brand collateral for local integrated media campaigns
  • Work with the Head of Public Affairs for the Americas and the Director of Public Affairs for the East build relationships with US Congressional offices and build brand awareness with political staffers
  • Work with the Event Manager and Marketing Manager and local Directors of Community to promote Marketing events and Community events to press, social influencers and VIPs
  • Work closely with WeWork member companies and create and maintain a member community directory to support WeWork member companies by helping promote their stories to media
  • Work with the Director of Public Affairs to execute launch playbooks for new markets and buildings across the region
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San Francisco, CA
Senior Manager, Public Affairs
San Francisco, CA
Bednar LLC
present
San Francisco, CA
Senior Manager, Public Affairs
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  • Assisting with executive communications strategy and development of communications materials
  • Developing story outlines, positioning and key messaging for the business
  • Execute strategic PAC plans for Company’s ELT (including speeches, presentations, briefing documents, town halls, etc.)
  • Developing multimedia, content and digital strategies to complement key Public Affairs campaigns
  • Providing strategic counsel to marketing groups, internal/external clients, and country-level leadership on business-related efforts and initiatives
  • Setting metrics to measure effectiveness of internal and external communication efforts
  • Maintaining enthusiasm and calm demeanor in even the most stressful situations
Education Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Business
Bachelor’s Degree in Business
Georgetown University
Bachelor’s Degree in Business
Skills Skills
  • Intellectual Curiosity & Problem-Solving – intelligent and agile; comfortable with concepts and complexity; able to think independently and make sound, reasoned judgments and solve problems within a large organization
  • Accountability and Motivation – self-starter with strong sense of initiative, focused on results; ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects and, at times, within ambiguous and undefined circumstances
  • Communication– excellent oral, written and overall communications skills; can credibly adopt a broad range of communication styles; sensitive to specific audiences in tone as well as content
  • Business Acumen/Strategic Perspective – understands business and the strategic role of Public Affairs in assessing and analyzing challenges and opportunities in line with business objectives
  • Ability to Influence – strong influencing skills in an external context; plus strong influencing and change management skills to effectively manage internally in a complex matrix environment that is undergoing transformation and change
  • Team-Orientation – a strong team-minded approach with ability to lead teams and effectively manage projects; ability to work assertively and collaboratively with management and colleagues at all levels of a decentralized organization
  • Composure – Comfortable working in a fast-paced & deadline-driven environment; strong work ethic and personal integrity; calm under pressure
  • Developing and Leveraging Relationships – possesses a diverse network of external relationships in the government and non-government space. Builds and sustains relationships and can call upon those networks to accomplish objectives
  • Recent experience in direct legislative advocacy role or recent experience as congressional legislative staff
  • Demonstrated advocacy skills, including persuasive presentation style, ability to effectively communicate the company’s policy agenda in non-partisan manner, excellent oral and written communications , ability to develop rapport with policymakers and staff
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Senior Manager, Public Affairs Resume Examples & Samples

  • 7-10 years of related communications experience
  • Excellent project management and research skills
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills; demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information and present in a clear, concise, and readable manner
  • Ability to work independently, to take initiative, and to function effectively in a team environment
  • Ability to efficiently juggle a number projects simultaneously by deadline
  • Ability to interact effectively with executives and employees at all levels
  • Strong computer and web literacy, including experience with new media technologies and online social marketing
  • Ability to navigate complex organizations and strong verbal skills
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Senior Manager, Public Affairs Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage and direct press team handling high profile public affairs issues in the United States. Work with other company departments to manage breaking news events
  • Design and implement specific campaigns (in conjunction with on the ground teams) in high value, top tier targeted cities (eg NYC, LA, Chicago, HI, FL.). Develop plans to engage aggressively and proactively on the ground in key markets where we need to execute on a series of plays to secure deals
  • Work with other departments to ensure company events and announcements integrate appropriate public affairs messaging
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Senior Manager, Public Affairs Resume Examples & Samples

  • Execute strategic PAC plans for Company’s ELT (including speeches, presentations, briefing documents, town halls, etc.)
  • Manage and enable delivery of key messages to important stakeholder audiences to clearly define and communicate Company’s strategic business priorities (issue positions impacting business, reputation management, ambassadorship, etc.), while also promoting, reaffirming Brand PR
  • Manage and positively impact the Company’s reputation and relationships with key stakeholders to proactively address business issues and opportunities and mitigate negative impact on the business (represent the Company through direct engagement, develop key platforms for engagement, etc.), while also promoting, reaffirming Brand PR
  • Provide counsel to the business around PAC trends, challenges, opportunities, etc. (solid recommendations around taking advantage of upcoming trends, assessing those issues which need to be raised to the Business, manage the dialogue around opportunities, etc.)
  • Manage IMCR, external risk management to minimize or mitigate risk impact (alerts with recommendations around key risks or issues, determine best way to handle issues on the business’ behalf, etc.)
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Manager, Public Affairs Resume Examples & Samples

  • Monitor, analyze, and make recommendations on legislative and regulatory issues at the state and local level that may affect the company
  • With VP, Public Affairs, work on production problems with city, county, state and federal agencies in North America for production divisions
  • Track current events surrounding government issues of importance to the company
  • In coordination with the Director of Community Affairs, participate in community outreach programs in key communities where we do business
  • Develop giving program for the company’s political contributions
  • Where required, work in conjunction with the WB Corporate Responsibility team on projects
  • Perform special projects and related duties as required and assigned
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Manager, Public Affairs Resume Examples & Samples

  • Works closely with head of CMT Public Affairs in development and project management of public affairs pro-social initiatives, CMT One Country and CMT Empowering Education
  • Manages execution of national partnerships with CMT One Country partners
  • Works closely with CMT Empowering Education partner colleges to develop and execute grassroots events
  • Manages, motivates and develops direct reports (project based employees) in a manner that clearly sets priorities and understands workflow
  • Manages and executes all of details for the public affairs team’s participation in national conferences/events including developing creative materials, execution, and serving as events’ point person
  • Manages CMT Public Affairs budget
  • Has an acute understanding of how to develop, use, optimize and measure marketing across all touch points – TV, digital, social, on-the-ground events
  • Develops and manages a measurement and reporting system for public affairs initiatives to showcase return on investment in the community
  • Prepares and delivers Public Affairs presentations as needed
  • Represents CMT in Nashville community, serving as a face for the channel in local engagement
  • Participates in local and national government relations activities as needed
  • College graduate with degree in public affairs, marketing, communications or related field required
  • Minimum of 5 years professional experience in public affairs, marketing, communications or related field
  • Superior writing skills are a must, with the ability to share CMT’s pro social impact in new and creative ways
  • A strong eye for design and editing, with the ability to direct appealing public affairs materials
  • Able to both ideate and execute
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook required
  • Organized, detail-oriented and work well under deadlines
  • Demonstrated history of leadership and community engagement
  • Strong media and presentation skills
  • Experience managing others is preferred
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Manager, Public Affairs & Crisis Resume Examples & Samples

  • Developing and cultivating relationships with stakeholders and external audiences
  • Heavy writing and messaging development
  • Managing account administration such as billing and financial reporting
  • Recommending and implementing initiatives that will improve the public’s perception of the client
  • Partnering with other communications firms to develop and complete communications plans
  • Developing original research, surveys and market studies for existing and new business proposals
  • Participating in solving practice management issues and providing input to defining the direction of the practice
  • Minimum of 8 years of previous public relations work experience. Preference will be given to applicants with agency experience
  • Seasoned writing skills; ability to write for senior level management and audiences (op-eds, memos, press releases)
  • Digital experience with social media platforms and content development
  • 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
  • Proficiency in understanding spoken Spanish is desired
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Manager, Public Affairs & Crisis Resume Examples & Samples

  • Developing and cultivating relationships with clients & external audiences
  • Operate as client day-to-day point of contact supporting campaign, stakeholder outreach, events, strategy and execution of programs for key clients in the technology space
  • Partnering with client and potentially other communications firms to develop and complete communications plans
  • 8 years of previous public relations work experience, ideally working for some of that time on technology issues
  • Seasoned writing skills; ability to write for senior level management and audiences
  • Understanding of the Hill and how it operates
  • Superior project management skills with a track record of managing large events with high-profile influencers in the technology sector
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Account Manager Public Affairs Resume Examples & Samples

  • Motivate people to give their best, providing constructive feedback - praising where things go well and discussing improvements which could be made in future
  • Smooth relationships when difficult circumstances prevail and develop a culture of trust both within and outside the team
  • Cope well with time pressure and make decisions under complex and demanding circumstances
  • Act in the interest of the organisation – be bold & assertive in situations where others are pushing against what is best for the organisation or others
  • Proven ability to create a network of budget holders and decision makers
  • Demonstrable ability to exceed client expectations
  • Track record of exceeding revenue budgets as well as demonstrating the ability to be flexible in the variety of products and services you can sell to achieve business objectives
  • A track record of actively engaging in projects or initiatives that contributes to the wider World panel business
  • Proven ability to represent World panel in front of larger forums and more senior audiences
  • Demonstrable track record of effective team management in terms of appraisal completion, PDP’s, line management engagement and retention
  • Ownership of your self-development in completing and managing your own PDP, highlighting areas where further development is required
  • Ability to ‘look beyond the horizon’ and alert Directors to strategic issues, both internal and external
  • Ability to create and engender a positive tone amongst team members and peers
  • Consistent evidence of personal insight delivery and further evidence of cascading this to team members
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Senior Manager Public Affairs Resume Examples & Samples

  • Works extensively with U.S. nutrition business, and may act as a primary spokesperson for brand. Enhance visibility of nutrition brands and division, and protect company reputation
  • Develop strategic communications and competitive positioning for brand and/or company, with particular emphasis on competitive environment and marketplace
  • Develop strategy and oversee execution for PR programming for product/brand
  • Interface with various division and corporate constituencies, including government affairs, investor relations, legal, finance, marketing, regulatory, medical, clinical and senior management
  • Oversee development of messages, press materials and other communications
  • Identify and anticipate issues and work with appropriate functions to counsel management on reputation/business impact and influence business decision making process. Develop issues plans for media and social media as necessary
  • Coach senior divisional executives and third-party spokespeople on delivery of messages
  • Properly design and execute online influencer campaigns
  • Oversee PR agency teams
  • A minimum of 10 years communications experience, preferably with experience at a PR agency
  • Proven writing, verbal and problem-solving skills and demonstrated success in developing and executing communications that impact reputation. Previous PR experience/responsibilities include: extensive issues management, media strategy, media relationships, stakeholder engagement and PR program development
  • Consumer PR experience as well as health care background strongly preferred
  • Extensive experience working with senior management a must. Ability to influence and build relationships and trust with internal clients, media and other key stakeholders
  • Experience overseeing PR agencies and leading cross-functional work-groups
  • At ease in a fast-paced operating environment with numerous, sometimes competing priorities
  • Experience counseling clients, offering strategic counsel and pushing back on recommendations when necessary
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Senior Advocacy Manager, Public Affairs Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provide operational support to the Senior Director in relation to advocacy
  • Coordinate advocacy activities, including logistics planning for advocacy meetings
  • Provide regular advocacy-related communications to advocacy groups via social media, email, and other communications platforms
  • Support and enhance cross-department/function advocacy efforts, providing training and capacity-building where needed
  • Identify allies and build partnerships with the policy influencing stakeholder community to advance mutual goals
  • Work closely with Access Operations and Emerging Markets (AOEM) to understand and align on global grant funding priorities and opportunities
  • Work in partnership with Medical Affairs and Government Affairs teams to engage advocates on relevant policy topics
  • Collaborate and periodically participate as a member of cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies and programs to meet company goals
  • Strong knowledge and experience working with the media is essential
  • Strong collaborative and verbal communications skills are necessary, as this position requires frequent interaction with other Gilead departments, senior management, and the media
  • Must have strong experience with public relations tactics and resources and the relationship of those tactics to other department roles and functions, including marketing, medical affairs and investor relations
  • Additionally, the Manager must have a strong familiarity with FDA and SEC regulations and the application of those regulations to moderately complex corporate communications
  • Experience evaluating, selecting and working with external vendors and independently managing timelines and budgets for multiple projects simultaneously
  • A strong understanding of the biopharmaceutical industry is necessary
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required
  • Typically requires a BA degree in communications, liberal arts, business or science-oriented field and minimum 8+ years of relevant experience, which includes 6-8+ years of experience specific to this position
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Senior Manager, Public Affairs Resume Examples & Samples

  • 8+ years of media relations/community relations/corporate communications experience, including experience as company spokesperson
  • Stellar written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to forge strong relationships with local media and to represent the company’s position on a number of complex issues
  • Ability to shape messages and educate/persuade media to help enforce the company’s core narrative
  • Familiarity with community organizations in the Research Triangle region, preferably with existing relationships
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a matrixed corporate environment, including ability to work independently and keep stakeholders appraised of efforts and to seek guidance and feedback as appropriate
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills, ability to successfully influence without authority, and effectively work across functions and personalities
  • A strategic thinker who is able to make connections across the business and apply them to communications initiatives; Anticipates issues and proactively works to solve them
  • Ability to simplify complex ideas and make them relevant to stakeholders and audiences
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Manager, Public Affairs Resume Examples & Samples

  • 4+ years of relevant technical experience required
  • Solid relationship management and organizational skills
  • A self-starter with the ability to set priorities, multi-task and team player with excellent project management and analytical skills
  • Exemplary interpersonal and listening skills
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to interpret both business and technical needs
  • Flexibility; ability to deal with changing priorities
  • Strong planning, administrative, and organizational skills; attention to detail a must
  • Strong technical skills in Adobe Experience Manager, Adobe Marketing Cloud Analytics, JIRA,HTML and Sharepoint
  • Design skills a plus - Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
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Manager, Public Affairs Resume Examples & Samples

  • Oversees public affairs activities. Manages the development and implementation of multi-disciplinary public affairs programs that enhance KP's image in the community, drawing as appropriate from the disciplines of community and government relations, communications, community benefit, and/or brand strategy in support of region-wide and area strategy and goals
  • Represents Kaiser Permanente in the communities to build support for Public Affairs and organizational objectives. Strategies span organizational entities, departments and disciplines, to achieve organization objectives and develop positive relations with stakeholders. Develops policies for community and facility programs that support Public Affairs and organizational objectives and enhance KP's reputation and brand in the service area
  • Collaborates with Communications to develop and implement strategies, initiatives, and tactics to promote KP organizational messages to key internal and external audiences. Participates on issues management teams. Tracks key social, economic and industry issues that require public affairs planning; initiates appropriate plans
  • Manages staff and resources to achieve desired results
  • Manages public affairs projects, working with stakeholders Identifies opportunities for new partnerships and programs with internal and external groups
  • Facilitates active participation among KP staff and physicians in events and activities in support of KP's reputation. Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with community partners, including non-profit organizations, educational entities, business groups, government agencies, as well as KP facility leadership, to help achieve PA objectives
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Senior Manager, Public Affairs Resume Examples & Samples

  • Providing strategic counsel to marketing groups, internal/external clients, and country-level leadership on business-related efforts and initiatives
  • Developing external public relations strategies and approaches for key global product launches/filings, medical meeting data, product awareness programs/outreach, and disease-state awareness efforts
  • Working extensively with U.S. and international businesses. Assist director in developing plans and supporting communication needs and product promotion activities of country managers and affiliates around the world. Oversee PR agency management and conduct/oversee PR agency selection process as needed
  • Working extensively with top tier business, consumer and trade reporters (both proactively and reactively) to enhance and protect the company’s reputation as well as advance business objectives
  • Developing story outlines, positioning and key messaging for the business
  • Assisting with executive communications strategy and development of communications materials
  • Identifying and anticipating issues and working with appropriate functions to counsel management on reputation/business impact and influence business decision making process
  • Developing multimedia, content and digital strategies to complement key Public Affairs campaigns
  • Setting metrics to measure effectiveness of internal and external communication efforts
  • Interfacing with various division and corporate constituencies, including government affairs, investor relations, legal, finance, marketing, regulatory, medical, clinical and senior management
  • Overseeing development of messages, press materials and other communications tools. Developing strategic communications and competitive positioning for brand and/or company, with particular emphasis on competitive environment and marketplace
  • Coaching senior divisional executives, businesses, regions and third-party spokespeople on delivery of key messages
  • More than 10 years of experience in media relations, with five to seven years in a high-level communications environment in business, government or public relations agency
  • Experience in developing and implementing media relations plans
  • Proven ability in placing media stories and managing relationships with U.S. business and consumer media
  • Able to achieve results while dealing with ambiguity and a rapid pace of change
  • Candidates must have a track record of excellent professional writing, communication and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
  • Experience working with and counseling senior management required
  • Proven experience in leading digital and social media projects to build brands
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Manager, Public Affairs & Crisis Resume Examples & Samples

  • Integrates digital products and services in offerings both paid and earned
  • Minimum of 7+ years of previous public affairs, issue advocacy and public relations work experience ideally including roles in the corporate and agency space with Hill experience being highly desired
  • An in-depth understanding of multiple industry verticals and an awareness of their business, opportunities and challenges
  • Ability to manage complex relationships diplomatically and consultatively
  • Ability to think innovatively; develop creative solutions and new programs
  • Ability to manage project teams to enable them to create high-quality deliverables on time and within budget
  • Creative and strategic thinking, strong negotiation skills, and in-depth analytical skills
  • Proven track record implementing PR and issues based programs
  • Strong media relations, writing and client counseling skills
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Senior Manager Public Affairs Resume Examples & Samples

  • 12 years business related experience with at least 10 years of communications related experience
  • Experience in the global aerospace and defense industry
  • Ability to translate complex material into insight driven strategies
  • Ability to design and analyze customer and market competitive research
  • Ability to lead, manage and participate on teams
  • A proven ability to communicate and influence internal and external stakeholders
  • Knowledge of all communication disciplines including social media and community relations
  • Knowledge of Raytheon Company and the global market
  • Experience supporting defense programs
  • Existing DoD Security clearance
  • Understanding and adhering to all Raytheon policies and procedures including ITAR (Export/Import compliance) and other government regulations
  • Excellent reasoning and decision-making skills
  • A high energy, commitment and passion to achieve results and the ability to work with urgent deadlines
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work without oversight
  • Ability to work under pressure and with many styles of executives, program managers and subject matter experts
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Manager, Public Affairs Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for developing, implementing and reporting on proactive strategic programs around company’s key pillars including: philanthropy/giving, sustainability, great workplaces, innovative brands
  • Supports Director of Reputation Management on managing public affairs issues that may impact SC Johnson. This includes issue research and analysis, developing communication materials and implementing plans
  • Cultivate and maintain strong media relationships
  • Manage the Public Affairs media request inbox and hotline, and lead on external media requests related to Public Affairs Issues/ Reputational Issues
  • Advance company’s positions with key stakeholders
  • In partnership with Government Relations and Reputation Management, support the identification of SC Johnson’s priority public policy issues, and appropriate strategies to affect those issues on an annual basis
  • Lead on Chairman and Consumer Product Helpline letters – writing and approvals. This involves researching the questions asked and developing responses
  • Lead on company’s annual Sustainability Report
  • Develop and execute various corporate communication tools including: company’s corporate website, corporate social properties, press releases, global voice, corporate presentations, company backgrounders, boilerplate, etc
  • Develop and manage budget on assigned projects
  • Enhance meaningful relationships with targeted, high-level external audiences
  • Manage and staff select external communications, presentations for key executives
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge through personal training and development
  • Perform other responsibilities and assist with special projects as needed
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, public relations, communications, government affairs or related field, graduate degree a plus
  • Minimum of seven years communication experience in corporate, PR agency or consulting
  • Previous global and/or consumer products experience desired
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Manager, Public Affairs Resume Examples & Samples

  • Work with the Director of Public Affairs to execute launch playbooks for new markets and buildings across the region
  • Work directly with Marketing and Events Managers to execute and promote scalable brand awareness, community engagement, and thought leadership partnerships and events across the region
  • Liaise frequently with WeWork’s communications, brand, marketing, and social teams to create content and brand collateral for local campaigns and events
  • Develop plans that identify key speaking engagement opportunities for executives in the region, and manage those events
  • Work with the events team to vet opportunities for media interest and secure media to cover WeWork events
  • Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese
  • 5 years of public affairs, communications, and/or marketing/bd experience preferably in fast-paced, high-growth environments
  • Extensive relationships with key media, business, startup, and civic leaders
  • Experience managing PR and Marketing agencies
  • Be a strong self-starter who is eager to make their mark in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial organization
  • Excellent organization, communication, writing and presentation skills: experience working across multiple levels, functions and regions
  • Experience with a wide range of communication channels including digital, broadcast, and print
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Senior Manager Public Affairs Resume Examples & Samples

  • BS/BA in Communications preferred
  • 7-10 years’ experience in communications, preferably internal
  • Excellent presentation/facilitation skills, including PowerPoint design
  • Experience writing for the web as well as organizing and updating intranet pages
  • Demonstrated process improvement skills
  • Graphic design skills preferred
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Manager / Senior Manager, Public Affairs Resume Examples & Samples

  • Lead day to day execution of internal communications plan including but not limited to: content development, writing assignments, editing and posting across communication channels
  • Work with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders (marketing communications, HR, legal, compliance, IT) to develop our organizational narrative around water technology
  • Develop and execute strategic communications programs that support function and business objectives including leadership communications and executive outreach
  • Support and lead multiple high priority public affairs projects with competing deadlines
  • Develop expertise across public affairs capabilities-internal/external communications, government relations, corporate social responsibility
  • Support other public affairs projects and programs as needed
  • BS or BA degree with minimum of 6 years of experience
  • Media or Public Relations experience in corporate or agency environment
  • Strong communications abilities including presentation, verbal and written skills
  • Experience developing and executing strategic internal and external communications plans
  • Experience in industry preferred
  • Prior issues management or government relations experience preferred
  • Ability to work cross functionally and with senior leaders
  • Manage time effectively and prioritize projects and responsibilities
  • Highly motivated individual willing to take initiative
  • Comfortable operating under tight deadlines
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Manager, Public Affairs & Policy Resume Examples & Samples

  • The Manager Public Affairs and Policy would have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Political Science, Communications or related field and 7 - 10 years of experience in public policy or political affairs, regulatory affairs, public relations or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s Degree preferred
  • Ability to think strategically while implementing and executing on initiatives and appropriately influencing outcomes
  • Proven ability to manage complex projects and processes with a variety of stakeholders to deliver results with multiple deadlines, shifting priorities, and within a political context
  • Strong influence, communication and facilitation skills with all levels of the organization, including the ability to resolve issues and build consensus among groups of diverse stakeholders
  • Successful track record of assembling and leading teams (direct reports and/or project teams)
  • Executive-level writing and presentation development skills and experienced in communicating with and to senior executive management
  • Provides oversight on administrative processes such as budget, performance management, operational reporting/scorecards, meeting facilitation or others in support of the Public Affairs and Policy team
  • Maintains strong knowledge of key strategies, deliverables and priorities and uses that knowledge to represent the team with a variety of internal and external audiences
  • Serves as a liaison between the Public Affairs and Policy team, internal teams and external groups on coordinating events and participation to ensure alignment with corporate strategies
  • Leads short and long term strategic planning activities including documentation of plans, development, and coordination of goals and objectives for the Public Affairs and Policy team
  • Leads projects and/or initiatives focused on aligning corporate strategies with related governmental and regulatory opportunities across our markets
  • Builds, develops and manages staff to ensure a high performing team
  • Responsible for project execution and intervention, coordinates with internal and external stakeholders in order to lead teams to meet approved project deliverables and timelines
  • In partnership with internal stakeholders, extensive communications development including, but not limited to, presentations, press releases, interview preparation, speeches, newsletters, op-eds and policy white papers
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Manager, Public Affairs Resume Examples & Samples

  • Working with key internal stakeholders to create the strategy and plan for external engagement based on the Company’s business priorities
  • Leading execution of strategy in partnership with relevant team(s), to build brand trust with stakeholders who influence the U.S. debate and policy outcomes that impact McDonald’s
  • Identifying trends, analyzing risks and developing opportunities for McDonald’s with applied insights from consumers, policy influencers and policymakers, in collaboration with the Issues Management Center of Excellence
  • Leading and participating in cross-functional teams relating to McDonald’s reputation
  • Providing input into strategic business decision making, through strong relationships with Corporate Relations team and other functions, including Supply Chain, Sustainability, Marketing and Menu
  • Acting as the “go-to” person when related issues arise, working in partnership with the communications team and subject matter experts
  • Intellectual Curiosity & Problem-Solving – intelligent and agile; comfortable with concepts and complexity; able to think independently and make sound, reasoned judgments and solve problems within a large organization
  • Accountability and Motivation – self-starter with strong sense of initiative, focused on results; ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects and, at times, within ambiguous and undefined circumstances
  • Communication– excellent oral, written and overall communications skills; can credibly adopt a broad range of communication styles; sensitive to specific audiences in tone as well as content
  • Business Acumen/Strategic Perspective – understands business and the strategic role of Public Affairs in assessing and analyzing challenges and opportunities in line with business objectives
  • Team-Orientation – a strong team-minded approach with ability to lead teams and effectively manage projects; ability to work assertively and collaboratively with management and colleagues at all levels of a decentralized organization
  • Developing and Leveraging Relationships – possesses a diverse network of external relationships in the government and non-government space. Builds and sustains relationships and can call upon those networks to accomplish objectives
  • BA/BS degree required; Graduate degree in law or related field preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in stakeholder engagement and policy (possibly in corporate, government, agency or relevant NGO/association environments)
  • Possesses a sophisticated understanding of how the U.S. public policy arena works. This will have been gained by at least 5 years of relevant experience in stakeholder engagement and policy (possibly in corporate, government, agency or relevant NGO/association environments)
  • Experience in policy communications and the relevant use of various media relations in order to influence the desired outcome
  • Demonstrated knowledge or experience in the design, regulatory implementation, advocacy or oversight of one or more of the following policy areas: food, nutrition, sustainability, environment, labor or franchising required
  • Experience in providing strategic counsel to senior business executives particularly with regards to stakeholder engagement, message strategy development, media strategy, planning and execution
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills, including an ability to convey complex policy issues in a clear and concise manner
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Manager, Public Affairs Brazil Resume Examples & Samples

  • Work directly with Events Manager to execute and promote scalable brand awareness, community engagement, and thought leadership partnerships and events across the region
  • Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish
  • Excellent organization, communication, writing and presentation skills
  • Experience with a wide range of communication channels including digital, broadcast, radio, and print
  • Ability to travel to both existing and new locations in the region
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Manager, Public Affairs East Resume Examples & Samples

  • Work with the Head of Public Affairs for the Americas and the Director of Public Affairs for the East build relationships with US Congressional offices and build brand awareness with political staffers
  • Manage an editorial calendar across multiple cities
  • Work with WeWork’s brand, marketing, and social teams to create content and brand collateral for local integrated media campaigns
  • A passion for storytelling and intellectual interest in the future of work, cities, economic development, and entrepreneurship
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Manager, Public Affairs South Resume Examples & Samples

  • Draft press briefings, talking points, runs of show, and media advisories for the Director of Public Affairs
  • Work with the Event Manager and Marketing Manager and local Directors of Community to promote Marketing events and Community events to press, social influencers and VIPs
  • Fluent in English and preferably a second language
  • 5 years of public relations, public affairs, communications experience preferably in fast-paced, high-growth environments
  • Extensive relationships with key media, civic, non-profit, and business leaders
  • Experience working across various regions and/or territories
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Manager, Public Affairs West Resume Examples & Samples

  • Work with the Director of Public Affairs to manage the day to day media and agency relationships across the region
  • Work closely with WeWork member companies and create and maintain a member community directory to support WeWork member companies by helping promote their stories to media
  • Experience managing agencies
  • Experience working across multiple levels, teams and regions
  • Must be capable of managing multiple issues and projects at once. Prioritization is key to success
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Project Manager, Public Affairs Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage cross-functional initiatives. Act as project manager and provide leadership for strategic initiatives. Ensures the timely and efficient completing of projects and initiatives
  • Perform various assessments, analysis and metrics tracking of current and potential projects. Report progress as needed
  • Manage deliverables for executive travel. Formulate agendas, schedules and supporting materials
  • Manage team planning calendar and flag upcoming deadlines for Public Affairs leadership team
  • Monitor the events calendar to ensure collaboration across the team
  • Assist with management of projects jointly shared by Public Affairs and other corporate functions/divisions
  • Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience
  • Demonstrated use of project management and facilitation skills, including the ability to lead a global, cross-function team
  • Strong written, verbal and presentation communications skills. Ability to create professional business communications, including executive summaries, memos and presentations
  • Proven analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to translate high-level analysis into workable solutions
  • Organized individual who can multitask and manage competing priorities. Ability to successfully function in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to build relationships and influence key stakeholders at all levels of the organization
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and project management tools
  • Lean certified is a plus
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Manager, Public Affairs Resume Examples & Samples

  • Working with VP Federal Government Affairs, and VP Policy, strategically assess public policy landscape, trends and public policy proposals with respect to their actual or potential impact on the company's businesses
  • Track major federal policy developments and keep company internal stakeholders informed on relevant policy issues
  • Conduct legislative research and provide support for policy team as directed. May include attendance and written summaries of legislative, policy and regulatory hearings and forums
  • Develop and execute strategy to build relationships with key committee staff, member(s) staff and agency staff most relevant to the company’s public policy agenda
  • Serve as advocate with Congress and Administration communicating company’s policy agenda to legislators and staff
  • Build relationships with key industry stakeholders and help coordinate policy advocacy
  • Support McKesson Political Action Committee (PAC) including gathering political intelligence, contributing to recommendations for political giving, preparing candidate evaluations and attending fundraisers
  • Support McKesson participation in the policy and regulatory activities of trade associations and coalitions (e.g., NACDS, HDA) working with our federal, state, policy and communication teams in impacting policy positions of external influencers
  • Support Policy Communications and Stakeholder Engagement team to develop internal and external messaging and public policy related content
  • Draft talking points, advocacy letters, and other collateral as may be required to advance policy agenda
  • Research public policy issues, and draft user-friendly summaries to support internal communications and policy development
  • 5 years minimum experience in related legislative, lobbying and public policy fields with increasing responsibilities
  • Current or recent congressional legislative staff experience required
  • Recent experience in direct legislative advocacy role or recent experience as congressional legislative staff
  • Demonstrated advocacy skills, including persuasive presentation style, ability to effectively communicate the company’s policy agenda in non-partisan manner, excellent oral and written communications , ability to develop rapport with policymakers and staff
  • Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare policy and the business climate
  • Superior analytic skills -- ability to distill critical elements of complex issues and persuasively promote ideas and proposals
  • Knowledge of political landscape and trends, ability to understand political components of policy advocacy; strong demonstrated political judgment
  • Candidates with demonstrated network of relationships with members of Congress and staff, and a solid working knowledge of rules and procedures highly preferred
  • A relentless focus on outcomes/results as evidenced by track record and a passion to drive resolution of challenges that stand in the way
  • Flexibility to react to and constructively manage rapidly changing policy, political and business environments
  • Success in a small department demands teamwork, collaboration, ability to juggle multiple responsibilities with high quality execution in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment
  • Self-sufficiency and capacity for prudent risk-taking
  • A role model for adherence to McKesson’s ICARE and ILEAD principles
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, political science, government, health sciences, communications or related field or equivalent experience
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Account Manager Public Affairs Resume Examples & Samples

  • Demonstrates passion, knowledge and expertise for politics and experience in a political role, perhaps in Parliament
  • Has a thorough understanding of the client’s business, commercial context, communications issues and brand positioning
  • Has well developed written and verbal communication skills; is confident briefing peers and seniors, and gives clear direction to junior team members
  • Demonstrates sound analytical skills. Draws on experience to develop solutions and solve day-to-day problems for clients
  • Has a good grasp of all the integrated communications channels and their relevant application to client’s programmes