Communications Manager

In the role of External Communications Manager, you will be part of a small, high-performing, agile GCPA team that provides expertise, guidance, content and support for all areas of the business around the world. What You'll Do: Reporting into the Communications Director based in the UK, the right candidate will have validated skills in these areas of responsibility:

• Consistently producing high-quality written content including press releases, media briefings and talking points, presentations and scripts, thought leadership white papers.
• Helping manage external PR agencies in the US and Europe. Supporting fast paced media requests.
• Proactively building and championing media relationships, driving growth and success in our mainstream media profile.
• Management of multiple projects simultaneously, from conception to completion - anticipating challenges and ensuring deadline adherence and updates/communications to multiple stakeholders.
• Supporting the global team across a range of projects and processes, including media monitoring strategies to measure and report on GCPA results.
• Working with senior leadership to prepare them for high-profile public engagements., Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and more.
• Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals.
• Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with global tuition assistance, access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first.
• We strive to champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in every aspect of our business at GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global Inclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action.
• Wellbeing resources to support mental and emotional health for you and your immediate family.
• And much more!
All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender (and characteristics related to sex and gender), pregnancy (and related medical conditions), race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law.

American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) is offering an exciting opportunity for a dedicated individual to join the Global Communications & Public Affairs (GCPA) team. We are looking for an experienced communications professional with proven skills in media relations, writing, editing and content creation, and effective project management.,
• Extensive experience in relevant fields such as corporate communications, public relations, journalism, editing, publishing.
• A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Evidence of excellent writing, editing and research skills.
• Superb attention to detail, producing work to the highest standards.
• Project management experience.
• A standout teammate with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of achieving exceptional results even in demanding circumstances.
• Flexibility and willingness to support a global team across different time zones.
• A curiosity about problem-solving and improving processes. An understanding of performance metrics and linking communications plans to objectives.
• Ideally have experience in business travel and/or technology/software sectors is desirable but not essential.
  
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