Sr Manager External Communication

Republic Services is a leader in Environmental Services, partnering with customers to create a more sustainable world.

We are Sustainability in Action - our promise to be environmentally responsible and to help our customers be environmentally responsible too.

Why choose Republic?

Joining Republic isn't just about taking on a new job, it's about making a commitment to create a more sustainable world together. Our people provide an essential service, serving and impacting customers, neighborhoods, and communities everywhere.

As a company, we are proud of our values and encourage those who share in our aspirations to join our team:

• We protect our colleagues and communities through safe practices everywhere, every day.
• We are committed to serving our customers and communities by going above and beyond to exceed expectations.
• We take action to improve neighborhoods and communities by being environmentally responsible and creating a more sustainable world.
• We are driven to deliver results in the right way.
• We encourage a human centered culture that honors the unique potential and dignity of every person.

POSITION SUMMARY: As part of the Communications Team, the Senior Manager, External Communications reports to and supports the Director, External Communications, who oversees all short and long-term communications strategies designed to build the Company's external reputation. This position is responsible for media relations strategy and execution, external company messaging related to key business priorities, and oversight of partner agency work. The Sr. Manager will work closely with internal clients and executives to identify newshooks and develop messaging and tactics that advance the brand, as well as serve as a spokesperson with media and bloggers. This person will develop and execute proactive sustainability communications strategies, and will be expected to understand media trends and how the Company can leverage external issues to strengthen its brand and reputation.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops media relations strategies and campaigns designed to enhance company visibility in key business areas, including but not limited to sustainability and recycling.
• Directs external agency partner to support media relations goals, including oversight of all planning, media training, execution and KPI reporting.
• Develops short-and long-term external company messaging, and is responsible for accuracy, timeliness and relevancy. Obtains company leadership buy-in, conducts media training and serves as company spokesperson.
• Evaluates proactive and reactive, as well as earned and paid, media and publicity opportunities and provides thoughtful recommendations based on ROI and experience.
• Leads company sustainability report communications strategy and execution.
• Actively participates in cross-functional initiatives and builds strong partnerships with colleagues and company leaders.
• Maintains a master calendar of executive media engagements.
• This position may require travel by air, car and/or other modes of transportation up to 10% of the time.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  QUALIFICATIONS:
• Sustainability Experience
• Agency Management Experience
• Understanding of digital media and online influencers

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in journalism, public relations or communications.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a corporate communications or public relations agency setting.
• Experience serving as a spokesperson with national media and preparing executives for media engagement.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Experience ideating, developing and implementing through cross-functional collaboration to achieve goals.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.• Health care and dependent care spending accounts. • Short- and long-term disability.• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).• Employee discount programs.• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.