Description
This is a remote position available to any qualified applicant in the United States.
The Associate Director (AD), Communications will own the development and execution of the 360-degree communications strategy for the company’s Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFS&I) business unit (BU) and Communications, Media and Technology (CMT) BU. The AD will leverage all elements of the Paid, Earned, Shared and Owned (PESO) communications model to ensure communications directly supports the achievement of the desired Cognizant business outcomes in the industries, including, but not limited to continued growth and recognition as an employer of choice in the IT industry by both current Associates and candidates.
The AD will also own the development and execution of an executive communications strategy for their BU leaders, positioning them as thought leaders both internally and externally.
This role reports to the Americas Communications Leader and is part of the global Cognizant commercial communications team.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Owns the development and execution of the 360-degree communications strategy for the BFS&I and CMT vertical business units and their respective leaders.
• Manages the workflow and work assignments of industry communications with the relevant Cognizant and Agency teams to ensure effective collaboration and execution among team members driving timely, consistent, and quality work.
• Leads industry-specific vertical media activities in the US, preparing and drafting press releases and other media assets in partnership with Cognizant and PR Agency colleagues.
• Drives all internal communications for the industry leadership teams with input from, and in collaboration with, Cognizant internal business and functional stakeholders.
• Owns the strategy and execution of both internal and external communications channels on behalf of the leadership teams.
• Owns the development of the industry thought leadership platform for the industry leaders. This includes support managing leaders’ social media channels as necessary (i.e. LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, etc…).
• Serves as the deputy communications leader for the Americas region in support of the Americas Communications Leader.
• Collaborate with field marketing colleague(s) to secure speaking opportunities for industry leaders at relevant industry trade shows and events.
• Measure and adapt communications activities, reporting out to industry and functional leadership on progress, and adjustments as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
• 10+ years of experience working in B2B communications in a global, publicly traded, company.
• 5+ years of experience working with B2B industry trade publications and other media outlets.
• 5+ years of internal/employee communications experience in a global, publicly traded, company.
• Demonstrated ability to develop 360-degree communications strategies with a bias towards action and execution.
• Demonstrated experience in managing executive social media presence.
• Excellent writing and editing skills across all communications channels (Media, social, web, internal).
• Excellent ability to multi-task and prioritize with minimal guidance/direction.
• Adept at working in a fast-paced environment and matrixed organization.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams to execute common goals.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent executive presence
• Excellent presentation skills
• Bachelor’s Degree (Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or related field)
Preferred Skills/Abilities
• 7+ years of experience as a media spokesperson
• Experience working in the IT Services industry.
• 5+ years working with executive leadership.
• Master’s Degree (Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or related field)
• Experience using internal mass e-mail tools (StaffBase, Workshop, etc…)
• Experience with internal collaboration tools (Yammer/Engage, TEAMs, etc…)
What we offer you:
• The opportunity to take on responsibility and actively shape growth in an international, dynamic company.
• Challenging and varied customer projects with one of the world’s largest and most successful IT service providers.
• A visionary and motivating team in which a sense of responsibility, integrity and transparency are lived.
• An ultra-modern and employee-oriented working environment with exciting development prospects and an extensive range of further training courses offered by an internal academy.
• Attractive remuneration models and flexible working hours.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $125,000 – $165,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.