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About arenaflex
At arenaflex, we believe in empowering every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our mission drives everything we do—from groundbreaking technological innovations to the way we engage with our global community of customers, partners, and employees. We embrace a growth mindset, continuously improve to enable others, and collaborate to achieve our shared objectives. Our core values of respect, integrity, and responsibility form the foundation of a culture where everyone can thrive both professionally and personally.
Join arenaflex and become part of a dynamic team that shapes the narrative around some of the world's most influential technology solutions. As an Executive Communications Manager, you will play a pivotal role in crafting and amplifying the voice of our leadership, driving strategic communications that resonate across internal and external audiences.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Executive Communications Manager to lead our Executive Communications program. This is a exceptional opportunity for a communications professional who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment and is passionate about storytelling, reputation management, and strategic messaging. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, developing communications strategies that elevate our corporate brand, engage our workforce, and connect with external stakeholders across multiple channels.
This position offers the flexibility of a remote work arrangement, allowing you to contribute meaningfully to our mission from the comfort of your home office while maintaining close collaboration with cross-functional teams across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Communications Strategy Development
- Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive communications strategies and materials that align with overall corporate objectives
- Proactively engage internal and external stakeholders to gather insights that inform content development and messaging frameworks
- Apply specialized expertise and knowledge of successful communications campaigns to manage your own work and mentor others
- Ensure adherence to arenaflex values and brand guidelines across all communications
Strategic Planning and Positioning
- Develop thought leadership initiatives that establish communications strategy and planning frameworks
- Define and execute policies supporting overall strategy while ensuring consistency of voice across all messages and channels
- Participate in business planning discussions and translate organizational value propositions into effective communications strategies and storytelling
- Identify, segment, and target audience needs, adapting communications strategies accordingly
- Scale messages appropriately for various initiatives while considering the best channels to achieve maximum impact
- Embed diversity and inclusion principles throughout strategy and execution
Storytelling and Messaging
- Create storytelling opportunities by leveraging data and insights to develop compelling narratives
- Work cross-functionally to develop stories that generate positive perceptions of arenaflex
- Determine optimal story formats based on expertise in what is most appropriate and relevant for specific stories and audiences
- Manage storytelling rhythm including content development and curation to effectively land key messages
- Ensure content and audience translation across stories
- Develop accounts based on messaging frameworks that drive content alignment
Communications Execution
- Develop assurance materials including decks, posts, and proposals for specific communications initiatives and events
- Create cause-and-effect associations to ensure messaging consistency across all channels
- Understand how audiences are being addressed and the suitability of formats such as webinars, webcasts, posts, and core materials for field engagement
- Suggest and develop frameworks and proportionate responses
- Iterate on content based on feedback and response
- Test effectiveness of messaging and understand available channels and when to use each
- Ensure work is complementary and not duplicative or conflicting with other efforts
Stakeholder Management
- Identify required content and develop materials to support education, guidance, and counsel to internal stakeholders, clients, and partners on communications strategy and policies
- Develop expertise in stakeholder groups and individuals, using that understanding in task execution
- Understand perspectives, goals, and desired outcomes of partners
- Establish, refine, and manage expectations and priorities
- Set decision-making processes and principles at the outset to drive priorities and expectations
- Clarify roles and responsibilities to prevent delivery gaps
- Ensure alignment on essential purpose as a starting point for policy execution
- Establish business rhythm including cadence, planning, and content schedules
- Escalate appropriately while recognizing and acting to be inclusive of diverse perspectives and styles
Reputation Management
- Identify opportunities to improve reputation and perception, developing content accordingly including addressing errors when they occur
- Recognize and act to address potential reputation risk issues
- Develop content to mitigate those risks
- Act as a trusted advisor by advancing and protecting the corporate image and reputation
- Anticipate, understand, and utilize factors affecting reputation including security and data considerations
- Engage with others to manage and lead research on individuals, platforms, and groups to determine suitability, influence, risk, vulnerabilities, and values alignment
Messaging Impact and Measurement
- Monitor, track, and analyze the impact of and responses to messaging for specific issues
- Develop responsive materials as needed
- Use insights to inform data-driven proactive approaches
- Mentor others on best practices
- Share insights with stakeholders on reputational impact
- Collect, leverage, and integrate data to guide insights and iterate on solutions
- Set KPIs to evaluate effectiveness at the start and adjust as needed
- Identify, develop, and implement measures to evaluate effectiveness and iterate as content, platforms, and desired results evolve
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or a related field
- Experience: Minimum 4+ years of experience in Communications, Marketing Operations, Field Activities, Program Management, Project Management, or a related field
- Alternative: Equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of formal education
- Security Requirements: Ability to meet arenaflex, client, and/or government security screening requirements. This position requires passing a comprehensive background investigation upon hire and periodic re-evaluation
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or a related field with 6+ years of progressive experience in Communications, Marketing Operations, Field Activities, Program Management, or Project Management
- 4+ years of experience supporting senior leaders in an executive communications role
- 4+ years of experience working with social media platforms and digital communications channels
- 4+ years of experience working in the technology industry
- Demonstrated track record of developing executive-level communications and thought leadership content
Essential Skills and Competencies
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft compelling narratives
- Strategic thinking with the ability to translate business objectives into effective communications strategies
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities
- Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Data-driven mindset with experience in measuring and analyzing communications impact
- Proficiency in digital communications tools and platforms
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Career Growth and Development
At arenaflex, we are committed to investing in your professional development. As an Executive Communications Manager, you will have access to extensive training programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement pathways within our global communications organization. You will work alongside industry leaders, gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies, and develop expertise in strategic communications across multiple channels.
This role provides a solid foundation for future leadership positions within corporate communications, public relations, or executive affairs. You will build invaluable relationships with senior leadership while honing your skills in storytelling, strategic planning, and reputation management.
Work Environment and Culture
Experience a workplace that values flexibility, inclusion, and innovation. Our remote work culture empowers you to balance your professional and personal life while staying connected through collaborative digital tools and regular team interactions. At arenaflex, we foster a culture of continuous learning, where diverse perspectives are celebrated, and every employee has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
You will join a supportive team that values transparency, creativity, and results. Our inclusive environment encourages open communication and collaboration, ensuring you have the resources and support needed to excel in your role.
Compensation and Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package that reflects your experience and skills. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings plans, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and employee assistance programs. Additionally, we provide flexible work arrangements and the tools necessary to succeed in a remote work environment.
Join Our Team
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for storytelling and executive communications, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. At arenaflex, you will be part of a team that shapes the narrative of a company dedicated to empowering people and organizations worldwide. Bring your expertise, creativity, and enthusiasm to help us tell our story and connect with audiences around the globe.
Take the next step in your career and apply today. We look forward to welcoming you to the arenaflex family!