Manager, Business Unit Communications

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

We are looking to add an ambitious Manager, Business Unit Communications to partner with our Energy Systems leaders to define and deploy communications strategies and content that will support the growth of the business unit to drive line-of-sight to the company’s short and long-term goals and performance, and protect and enhance Westinghouse brand both externally and internally.  

The Manager, Business Communiciations should have the ability to think strategically and implement tactically. Ideal candidate will be able to think creatively to apply leading-edge and up-to-date communications tools and leverage them for the company.

The position will develop communications plans to deliver world-class internal and external communications to gain customer preference for our products, strengthen our company culture, build business value and advance our competitive position. The role is expected to partner with Global Communications colleagues, business partners and sometimes with outside agency partners that will execute plans and meet established goals.

A growth mindset is essential and a willingness to continually learn and develop. The ideal candidate will thrive in a competitive environment with a strong desire to demonstrate success and business wins.

US Remote candidates will be considered, but travel should be expected as business needs dictate.

Your Day to Day:

• Develop and implement effective communication strategies that build customer loyalty programs, brand awareness, and customer satisfaction.
• Serve as Global Communications’ point of contact for the Energy Systems business unit.
• Understand key industry organizations, events and identify opportunities for company participation to demonstrate leadership, and protect and enhance the company’s brand.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams – including commercial, sales, operations and legal to produce globally consistent outstanding communication materials that enable sales and increase our channels.
• Contribute to driving awareness and familiarity of Westinghouse products and services within the BU, leveraging collaboration and knowledge application from other business units.
• Develop yourself and others as a key player within the BU and Global Communications team.

·  Research industry-related topics (combining online sources, interviews and studies) to generate opportunities for business unit exposure internally and externally

• Utilize industry best practices and familiarity with the organization to inspire ideas and content
• Follow an editorial calendar, collaborating with other members of the Global Communications team to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Identify customers’ needs and gaps in our content to recommend and develop new topics

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in communications, marketing communications, journalism. Master’s preferred.
• 7+ years experience required in corporate setting and a communications background with proficiency in corporate communications, public relations, media relations, brand marketing, or related field preferably in an industrial environment.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills and the ability to communicate/collaborate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Experience in corporate communications, brand management, social media engagement.
• Working knowledge and application of AP writing style.

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to work under pressure in a detail-oriented, highly regulated market while working collaboratively and partner with both internal and external groups.
• Self-starter with creativity and initiative to bring ideas forward
• Exceptional writing ability, with expert knowledge in business writing, editing and proofreading.
• Excellent planning, organization, time management and project management skills.
• High level of taste to guide design direction and creative marketing collateral

Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry’s first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being.  In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 9,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

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