Manager, External Communications

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

The goal of the External Communications team is to protect and enhance Rockwell's well-earned reputation as a respected global Fortune 500 company that has built upon its 120-year legacy of innovation and integrity to become a leader in industrial automation and digital transformation solutions for the manufacturing industry. We believe our company and our executives have a powerful, evolving, and exciting story to share, and that's where you come in. We are looking for an experienced External Communications Manager who is passionate about storytelling and relationship building, enjoys a fast pace, has meticulous attention to detail, and is a genuine team player.

This position reports to the Director, External Communications, and is located at our headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with media plans and content for enterprise-wide external announcements, including press releases, multimedia/photos, talking points, and backgrounders.
• Assist with proactively pitching top-tier and business media and work with individual reporters to provide information or fulfill interview requests.
• Provide communications tools for executives, including presentations, talking points, and researched background information. Plan and execute thought leadership objectives for the executive team, including LinkedIn presence, award nominations, and speaking engagements.
• Assist with enterprise sustainability communications, including assisting the editor-in-chief of the annual Sustainability Report as requested.
• Develop content such as op-eds and blogs in collaboration with Government Affairs, other internal Rockwell teams, and external partners.
• Serve as editorial director of the Global Media Coverage Report, a twice-weekly news report distributed to senior leaders.
• Manage subscriptions and ensure team has access to publications and other outlets.
• Maintain portions of the external website, including Executive Leadership bios and the "In The News" section of the company's online Newsroom.
• Collaborate with cross-functional communication teams to share resources and ideas while avoiding overlap, developing aligned messaging, and ensuring attention to External Communications policies and objectives.
• Develop strong partnerships with key contacts across all functions to help ensure External Communications is consistently engaged as a key player in company strategy.
• Other tasks as requested.

Key Competencies:

• Ability to translate complex ideas into clear, concise insights.
• Exceptional writer with a passion for creative storytelling.
• Strong editing and proofreading skills. Working knowledge of AP Style.
• Careful attention to detail.
• Proven ability to bring consistency and discipline to processes and communications.
• Team player who enjoys working across diverse, cross-functional teams.
• Keen understanding of working with global teams.
• Demonstrated track record placing business stories in key earned media.
• Experience using Business Wire, 3BL, and/or other news distribution platforms.
• Unquestioned ethics and integrity.
• Highly organized with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple, high-profile projects.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency; thrives in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated success promoting executive thought leadership on LinkedIn; knowledge of social media strategy and execution.
• Skilled in creating effective PowerPoint decks and/or other presentation tools.
• Basic multimedia skills, such as sizing photos, basic video editing, etc.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in journalism, corporate communications, or public relations.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in corporate communications or public relations, preferably at a global, publicly traded company.
• Experience on a communications team for a manufacturing or technology company.
• Experience working in or with business media.
• Experience working with an agency or other contracted services; experience working in a P.R. agency a plus.

Location:

• Milwaukee, Wisconsin (hybrid-eligible)

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247.