Sr Communications Specialist

Description

Under limited supervision, plans, develops, implements and evaluates effective intermediate communication efforts including strategy development, content determination, creative direction, research, writing, editing and validation.

Essential Functions

• Recommends project budgets and forecasts anticipated budget spending.
• Coaches others in less senior positions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Summary

The Sr. Communications Specialist will develop and execute communication plans to amplify the company’s narrative through media and speaking engagements for key executives. This role is critical to supporting the growing needs of the company by driving external visibility, shaping executive thought leadership, and positioning the company’s vision of making supply chains smarter for everyone.

Key Responsibilities

Communication Plans

• Develop and execute communication plans to tell the company’s story to influential media outlets, industry publications, and thought leadership platforms.
• Craft compelling narratives, working with internal stakeholders on identifying customer examples to include in talking points.
• Create high-quality communication materials including press releases, op-eds, etc.

Media Relations

• Help support media inquiries; ensure timely, accurate, and strategic responses.
• Build and maintain relationships with top-tier and trade media reporters.
• Proactively pitch stories that align with business priorities and resonate with key audiences.
• Prepare executives for media interactions by developing briefing materials, talking points, and providing media coaching.

Executive Support

• Collaborate with key executives to identify storytelling opportunities and build their external presence through speaking engagements, interviews, and media features.
• Help support select executive speaking engagements, managing event details, prepping materials, and providing on-site support at events.

Qualifications

• Experience in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
• Experience in media relations or corporate communications.
• Proven track record of securing coverage in top-tier media outlets.
• Proven track record of supporting executives in speaking engagements.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex 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

Three (3) 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, effective communication strategies.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Pay Transparency: This position is a salary grade E25.

Pay: MEM range($5,662.27/mo-$9,342.75), Plano range ($5,960.29/mo-$9,834.48/mo), PGH range ($5,960.29/mo-$9,834.48/mo)

Additional Details: This is a hybrid position located in Memphis, TN; Plano, TX or Pittsburgh, PA. Candidates must live within 50 miles of the campus location. Employees will be required to work at the FedEx campus location several times per week.

For details on our comprehensive benefits, click here.

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)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

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