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NextGear Capital Communications Manager Internal/External Communications

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Carmel IN USA

Hybrid

102K-169K Annually

Senior level

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The Role

The Communications Manager oversees both internal and external communications programs ensuring effective messaging managing communication channels and measuring program success. They foster media relationships and create compelling content while managing multiple projects efficiently.

Summary Generated by Built In

The Communications Manager Internal/External Communications is a key member of the NextGear Capital communications team responsible for planning executing and measuring both internal and external communications programs that engage employees strengthen the brand and raise the visibility of NextGear Capital in the market.
This role is built for someone who thrives on doing - translating direction into well-crafted plans managing the details and delivering high-quality content across a variety of channels and audiences. The ideal candidate is a strong writer with a nose for a good story equally comfortable crafting an employee newsletter and pitching a journalist. They are organized self-motivated and take real ownership of their work from kickoff to completion.
What You'll Do
Internal Communications

Partner with the communications team to develop and execute internal communications plans that support business priorities organizational change and employee understanding
Source information through interviews and research write edit and deliver high-quality content across a variety of formats and channels
Manage and optimize NextGear Capital internal communications channels including Fuel (intranet) NextGear Capital in the News (newsletter) targeted emails and live and virtual events
Own and contribute to the NextGear Capital internal communications editorial calendar ensuring a consistent engaging flow of content that is timely relevant and aligned to business priorities
Support all-employee engagement initiatives with communications and channel planning

External Communications

Draft clear compelling external communications including press releases bylines media pitches blog posts social media posts and other content for distribution to media and through owned channels
Develop and foster relationships with relevant media contacts including pitching stories staffing interviews and serving as a reliable resource for reporters
Partner with Marketing Product and business stakeholders to stay current on the business identify newsworthy story angles and create materials for media distribution
Contribute to messaging and narrative development to ensure consistent positioning across internal and external communications
Create and leverage multimedia assets - including infographics and video - to enhance storytelling across channels

Measurement & Operations

Establish and manage performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of both internal and external communications efforts including channel analytics media coverage and qualitative feedback; use data to continuously improve
Maintain editorial calendars media lists distribution lists and communications activity logs; monitor and track media coverage
Project manage complex or multi-workstream communications initiatives keeping stakeholders aligned and deliverables on track
Identify opportunities to improve communications processes and take initiative to drive those improvements

What's in It for You?
Here's a sneak peek at the benefits you could experience as a Cox employee:

A competitive salary and top-notch bonus/incentive plans.
Exceptional work-life balance flexible time-off policies and accommodating work schedules.
Comprehensive healthcare with multiple options for individuals and families.
Generous 401(k) retirement plans with company match.
Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
Inclusive parental leave policies plus comprehensive fertility coverage and adoption assistance.
Extra perks like pet insurance employee discounts and much more.

Who You Are
You're a doer - someone who takes a plan and runs with it managing every detail from kickoff to delivery. You're a strong writer who finds the story in any subject whether it's a company update for employees or a pitch that lands coverage. You're organized dependable and take real pride in the quality of your work. You're self-motivated and always looking for ways to improve whether that's a smarter process a stronger headline or a better-performing channel. You communicate clearly collaborate easily and don't need a lot of handholding to get things done. You're energized by variety and motivated by seeing your work make an impact - both inside and outside the organization.
Minimum:

Bachelor's degree in related discipline and 6 years of professional communications experience spanning both internal and external communications PR or a comparable combination. The right candidate could also have a different combination such as a master's degree and 4 years' experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience; or 10 years' experience in a related field.
Exceptional writing and editing skills across multiple formats - from press releases and media pitches to employee-facing content and executive narratives
Proven ability to translate complex business information into clear compelling and accessible stories for diverse audiences
Experience developing and executing communications plans end-to-end with strong attention to detail and follow-through
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain media relationships
Direct experience in both internal and external/PR communications roles
Demonstrated comfort with AI tools and a proactive approach to integrating them into daily work to enhance quality efficiency and output
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable operating with autonomy while working within a broader strategy set by communications leadership
Travel: 10%

Preferred:

Degree in Communications Journalism Public Relations or related field
Track record of building and improving communications programs not just maintaining them
Experience with digital storytelling multimedia content or visual communications
Experience with analytics tools and reporting dashboards; comfortable using data to evaluate and improve communications effectiveness
Familiarity with the automotive financial services or B2B business sectors
Experience in large matrixed organizations

Join the Cox family of businesses and make your mark today!
USD 101500.00 - 169100.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $101500.00 - $169100.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge skills and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties the company's needs and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave time off to vote jury duty leave volunteer time off military leave and parental leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

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