Cross Communications Professional

Introduction
At IBM work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities
IBM APAC Executive & Internal Communications Professional
IBM seeks a dynamic and experienced Executive and Internal Communications professional to join the APAC Brand Communications and Social team. Keen understanding of the technology market excellent understanding of stakeholder communication; astute knowledge of executive communication and social media are prerequisites for the role. With strong managerial skills the successful candidate working collaboratively with the APAC team will build a powerful brand presence for IBM in APAC.
Key responsibilities

• Conceptualize and execute internal communication strategies to engage and motivate employees to be brand ambassadors.
• Establish and execute executive communications strategy in consultation with business unit leader.
• Ensure organizational initiatives and projects are successfully communicated to employees and stakeholders.
• Plan edit and write content for a variety of internal communications mediums.
• Develop aligned consistent messages applying communications techniques with a strong storytelling approach.
• Support teamwork and collaboration for Brand Communications and social campaigns planning and execution.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• This role requires deep understanding of the of Executive & Internal Communications discipline:
• Extensive experience in strategizing and executing plans that engage an organisation’s employees and business leaders.
• Ability to build deep relationships with business unit leaders and drive successful change management programs.
• Highly skilled in developing strong narratives that align to APAC’s National Agendas.
• Able to identify gaps and execute internal tactics to close the gaps favourably.
• Competent in acting as a strategic advisor to senior management and global leaders.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• 7 – 10 years of experience in internal and executive communications
• 1-2 years experience in driving digital media strategy preferred.
• Strategic and critical thinker
• Excellent and experienced writer and content creator.
• Organized project planner.
• Effective collaborator.
• Teamwork advisor.
• Innovator who thrives in fast-paced/ambiguous environments.
• Curious researcher. Education qualifications
• Preferred bachelor’s or master’s Degree/MBA (candidates with proven experience will be considered).
• Expert in spoken and written standard English.
• Candidates from journalism background will be considered.
• Relevant certifications in Public Relations and Communications field.