Communications professional Specialist

Job description

Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities

Our Corporate Affairs team drives broad, cross-company reputation and positioning initiatives and brings together complimentary functions that shape perceptions of the company and speak to specific audiences: IBMers, top tier reporters, industry analysts, and current or potential clients.

IBMer Communications professionals that support a business area/geography and senior leader create experiences that engage IBMers in our company strategy and help them understand how they contribute to our business and clients' success. These professionals partner with IBM’s senior leadership within business units, geographies and markets to provide employees with the knowledge, information, and clear calls to action needed to work effectively and deliver business results, while also building their belief in and advocacy for the IBM brand. IBMer Communications professionals are responsible for internal and executive communications deliverables. Within this role, professionals will be expected to:

• Build strong, collaborative relationships in order to provide communications counsel to IBM’s most senior leaders

• Understand our internal audience and what drives action when developing and executing strategies, messages, assets, and programs within a business unit or geography

• Develop a deep understanding of a business unit or geography, in addition to IBM’s overall strategy and growth initiatives, to ensure all content and programs help IBMers see themselves within our strategy and how they contribute to IBM’s overall success.

We offer a dynamic blend of personal flexibility and a thriving in-office environment. This role requires three days of in-office presence per week, with two days for remote work.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Experience in executive communications - working with leaders on strategy, writing, program development and employee engagement

• Strong writing and storytelling ability with a passion for breaking down very complex topics into consumable and understandable content.

• Ability to analyze data to drive decision making

• Experience communicating in a rapidly evolving environment

• Curious learner who quickly develops an understanding of a wide range of subjects, and understands and applies feedback

• Creative thinker who can develop and execute new effective ways of communicating

• Growth minded and willing to adjust ways of working and communication approaches based on current business needs and results

• Collaborative team player who is enthusiastic about partnering across teams inside and outside of Marketing and Communications

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Experience with various tools and approaches to communications – including digital publishing, design, video production, metrics and email tools

• Experience supporting a senior leader within a company that has a large employee population

• Strategic communication and project management skills and ability to work on simultaneous high visibility projects