Date: 13 hours ago
City: Madison, Wisconsin
Contract type: Full time

JOB REQUIREMENTS: POSITION PURPOSE This position oversees the
development and execution of strategic communications that engage
external stakeholders-including customers, shareholders, media and
others-while advancing the company\'s reputation. The role combines
content strategy and messaging, media relations, executive
communications, and marketing with leadership responsibilities such as
coaching, mentoring, and performance management of team members. DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES Team Leadership And Talent Development Lead And
manage a team of communications professionals; provide day-to-day
direction, coaching, feedback, and performance management. Foster a
collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture aligned with
company values and strategic priorities. Ensure alignment and
integration across team projects and communication priorities. Strategic
Communications and Messaging Develop and manage communication plans that
support business objectives, enhance company reputation, and reinforce
brand identity. Partner with executive leadership and functional teams
to define and deliver clear, consistent messaging to diverse audiences.
Support executive leadership with internal and external communications;
draft talking points, op-eds, and presentations. Provide communications
counsel and thought leadership to senior leaders on issues, reputation
risk, and strategic messaging. Media Relations Serve as a primary point
of contact for media inquiries; build and maintain strong relationships
with reporters and media outlets. Draft and edit high-impact content
including press releases, executive remarks, speeches, talking points,
and thought leadership articles. Content Development Lead the
development of omni-channel content strategies that include digital,
print, video, and social formats. Develop content and promotional
materials, contribute to annual and sustainability reports. Brand
Management Shape and communicate the company\'s vision, strategy, and
differentiators to external audiences. Monitor media coverage, public
sentiment, and trends to inform strategy and messaging; prepare timely
responses to issues as needed. Support crisis communication efforts in
coordination with leadership and operational teams. Project and
Stakeholder Management Oversee and contribute to multiple concurrent
communication projects from concept to completion. Collaborate across
departments-such as sustainability, customer engagement, and regulatory
affairs-to support cross-functional initiatives. Manage editorial
calendars and coordinate internal approvals for communication
Deliverables. QUALIFICATIONS Skills Outstanding Writing, Editing, And
verbal communication skills, with an ability to simplify complex topics.
Strong executive presence; comfortable acting as a spokesperson or
representing leadership in high-profile\... For full info follow
application link. AA/EOE-Minorities/Females/Gender Identity/Sexual
Orientation/Disabled/Vets \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply
Online: ipc.us/t/05C611B2DDD346FF Qualified females, minorities, and
special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.
development and execution of strategic communications that engage
external stakeholders-including customers, shareholders, media and
others-while advancing the company\'s reputation. The role combines
content strategy and messaging, media relations, executive
communications, and marketing with leadership responsibilities such as
coaching, mentoring, and performance management of team members. DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES Team Leadership And Talent Development Lead And
manage a team of communications professionals; provide day-to-day
direction, coaching, feedback, and performance management. Foster a
collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture aligned with
company values and strategic priorities. Ensure alignment and
integration across team projects and communication priorities. Strategic
Communications and Messaging Develop and manage communication plans that
support business objectives, enhance company reputation, and reinforce
brand identity. Partner with executive leadership and functional teams
to define and deliver clear, consistent messaging to diverse audiences.
Support executive leadership with internal and external communications;
draft talking points, op-eds, and presentations. Provide communications
counsel and thought leadership to senior leaders on issues, reputation
risk, and strategic messaging. Media Relations Serve as a primary point
of contact for media inquiries; build and maintain strong relationships
with reporters and media outlets. Draft and edit high-impact content
including press releases, executive remarks, speeches, talking points,
and thought leadership articles. Content Development Lead the
development of omni-channel content strategies that include digital,
print, video, and social formats. Develop content and promotional
materials, contribute to annual and sustainability reports. Brand
Management Shape and communicate the company\'s vision, strategy, and
differentiators to external audiences. Monitor media coverage, public
sentiment, and trends to inform strategy and messaging; prepare timely
responses to issues as needed. Support crisis communication efforts in
coordination with leadership and operational teams. Project and
Stakeholder Management Oversee and contribute to multiple concurrent
communication projects from concept to completion. Collaborate across
departments-such as sustainability, customer engagement, and regulatory
affairs-to support cross-functional initiatives. Manage editorial
calendars and coordinate internal approvals for communication
Deliverables. QUALIFICATIONS Skills Outstanding Writing, Editing, And
verbal communication skills, with an ability to simplify complex topics.
Strong executive presence; comfortable acting as a spokesperson or
representing leadership in high-profile\... For full info follow
application link. AA/EOE-Minorities/Females/Gender Identity/Sexual
Orientation/Disabled/Vets \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply
Online: ipc.us/t/05C611B2DDD346FF Qualified females, minorities, and
special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.
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