Communications Advisor

Description

The Communications Advisor will lead efforts to amplify the company’s technology, transformation, and AI narrative with top-tier and technology-focused media. This role is critical to supporting the growing needs of the company by driving external visibility, shaping executive thought leadership, and positioning the company as an innovator in digital transformation and AI.

Key Responsibilities

• Technology & Transformation Storytelling

• • Develop and execute strategies to tell the company’s technology and AI story to influential media outlets, industry publications, and thought leadership platforms.

  • Craft compelling narratives that highlight innovation, digital transformation, and enterprise AI initiatives.

  • Collaborate with FedEx Data & Technology executives to identify storytelling opportunities and build their external presence through speaking engagements, interviews, and media features.

• Media Relations

• • Serve as a primary liaison for technology-related media inquiries; ensure timely, accurate, and strategic responses.

  • Build and maintain relationships with top-tier national, tech, and trade media reporters.

  • Proactively pitch stories that align with business priorities and resonate with technology audiences.

  • Prepare executives for media interactions by developing briefing materials, talking points, and providing media coaching.

• Executive Visibility & Thought Leadership

• • Expand the FedEx speaker bench by securing opportunities for executives at industry conferences, panels, and events.

  • Partner with leadership to position them as thought leaders in AI, data, and digital transformation.

• Content Development

• • Create high-quality communications materials including press releases, op-eds, blogs, and social content focused on technology and innovation.

  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure messaging consistency across all channels.

• Strategic Collaboration

• • Work closely with global communications, public affairs, and issues management teams to ensure alignment on sensitive topics and crisis communications.

  • Support integrated campaigns that elevate the company’s technology narrative globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in media relations or corporate communications, with a focus on technology or innovation sectors.

• Proven track record of securing coverage in top-tier and tech media outlets.

• Strong writing and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex technology concepts into compelling narratives.

• Experience supporting executive visibility and thought leadership programs.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and manage multiple priorities.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree/equivalent.

Minimum Experience

Five (5) years directly related experience.

More advanced degrees may offset experience requirements. A related Master’s Degree equals two (2) years experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated experience in institutional or corporate communications with an emphasis on communication planning/analysis and exposure to print and non-print media strategies.

Ability to study complex data and broad business strategy and convert into practical, creative and effective communication strategies.

Highly proficient analytical, problem-solving, organization, creativity, grammar, writing and human relations/relation management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Pay Transparency:

Pay: Memphis, TN range: $6,511.62/mo - $10,744.16/mo; New York range: $8,225.20/mo - $13,571.58/mo; Pittsburgh, PA range: $6,854.33/mo - $11,309.65/mo; Plano, TX range: $6,854.33/mo - $11,309.65/mo; San Francisco range: $8,225.20/mo - $13,571.58/mo

Additional Details: Open to candidates across the U.S. (preferred: San Francisco Bay Area, New York City; or Memphis, Dallas, Pittsburgh)

Pay Transparency:

The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations.  If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the minimum and maximum range for all levels in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment.

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.

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• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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