Communications Manager
Flexport
- Bellevue, WA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and implement 360-degree communications campaigns to support the growth of key business units and position Flexport as a market leader.
- Partner with business unit leaders to amplify product launches and share expert insights. You will be a trusted storytelling partner for your business units to drive holistic communications and content strategies across channels, including media, podcasts, speaking opportunities, and owned content (such as blogs and newsletters).
- Maintain relationships with key business, retail, logistics, and tech media. Our small and mighty comms team works with top-tier media around the world.
- Develop messaging, press materials, long and short-form content, and other supporting documents such as executive briefing books and FAQs.
- Support internal communications programs such as Global All-Hands and company-wide newsletters to build a positive workplace environment and inspire employees, while aligning with external messaging and strategy.
- Explore and pursue thought leadership opportunities for Flexport and its senior leaders, such as awards and speaking opportunities.
- Work closely with Marketing teams to regularly update the Flexport Blog and Newsroom pages with relevant and compelling news and content.
- 5-7+ years of communications or journalism experience.
- Proven track record of devising and executing effective communications campaigns to support product launches and build thought leadership for senior leaders.
- An eloquent verbal communicator with superb written skills, attention to detail, and experience collaborating with executives. You write with personality, and you're not afraid to show it.
- A deep understanding of what makes a compelling narrative - both externally and internally - and how to leverage the right owned or earned media channels to shape that narrative.
- Strong organizational skills: You thrive in a fast-paced environment, and you know how to manage complex projects, multiple stakeholders and competing priorities to create an actionable plan and get the most impactful work done.
- A true team player: you're always willing to jump in and help out. Flexport is a highly cross-functional company that requires effective collaboration to drive company-wide results.
- Bias for action: you have a passion for rolling up your sleeves and getting things done on a small but mighty team.
- A "compliance first" attitude to keep our regulators happy and enthusiastic about Flexport since we operate in a heavily regulated industry.