Communications Manager (Hybrid)

This role is an individual contributor and hybrid position, requiring two-days in office per week. 

Position Summary

Are you passionate about storytelling and driving impactful communication strategies? As our Communications Manager at Tax & Accounting North America (TAA NA), you will be at the heart of our efforts to elevate our brand’s visibility, engagement, and influence across a diverse range of audiences. This is your opportunity to shape the narrative of a leading business in the tax and accounting industry, ensuring our messaging resonates both internally and externally.

As a key partner to the TAA NA leadership team, you'll craft impactful communications that influence and connect with employees, customers, partners, and media alike. We're seeking a strategic thinker who excels in managing high-stakes communications and ensuring a consistent, compelling brand voice across all platforms.

Join us to play a crucial role in shaping the future of our brand, driving communication strategies that make a tangible impact, and leading with innovation in a dynamic industry.

https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/about-us/organization/tax-and-accounting

Key Responsibilities:

• External Communications: Partner with the corporate External Communications team to develop and execute our public relations strategy, optimize media relations, and craft compelling stories that enhance our public image.

• Thought Leadership: Position our company and executives as industry leaders by developing and executing thought leadership strategies, creating high-quality content, and securing speaking opportunities.

• Internal Communications: Collaborate with HR and leadership teams to create and optimize messaging that enhances employee engagement, supports organizational culture, and drives successful change management.

• Executive Communications: Work closely with executives to develop key messages, speeches, and presentations, ensuring they are aligned with business objectives and ready for high-visibility engagements.

• Brand and Messaging Alignment: Ensure all communications initiatives align with our Wolters Kluwer brand across North America, maintaining a strong understanding of brand guidelines, and work with Product Management and Marketing to optimize our brand architecture.

• Crisis and Risk Management: Develop and execute crisis communication strategies, ensuring high-quality communications and project support during critical situations.

• Operations and Measurement: Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of our branding and communication initiatives, using data and insights to refine future strategies while staying ahead of industry trends.

OTHER DUTIES

•  Performs other duties as requested by Supervisor.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Minimum: BA/BS degree in communications, marketing, journalism, English or related field highly preferred; or equivalent, relevant experience

Experience

• 7+ years professional communications experience within a corporate environment or matrixed organization in a variety of capacities including, proficiency in executive communications, speechwriting, presentation development and developing unified messaging across a range of products and solutions

Tools:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook)

• Project management software (Asana, Monday.com, or Adobe Workfront)

• Employee communications software (PoliteMail or other)

Travel:

• Up to 20% domestic and international travel

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