Ruder Finn

Ruder Finn

Communications Manager, Peppercomm

US South Carolina

Sponsorship not specified$75k-$100kDetected 1 day ago
Strategic CommunicationsAccount ManagementLogisticsHRLeadershipCommunicationPublic Speaking

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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role70
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level II)66
Fits your clock70

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About the role

  • The Communications Manager will be responsible for moving projects forward, anticipating needs and delivering high-quality work with minimal oversight.
  • This is an onsite role in Spartanburg, SC.
  • About Peppercomm Peppercomm, a Ruder Finn company, is an award-winning strategic, integrated communications and marketing agency headquartered in New York City.

Responsibilities

  • Independently manage the day-to-day execution of assigned client programs and workstreams.
  • Manage multiple projects from conception through completion, ensuring deliverables meet quality, timing and budget expectations.
  • Develop materials and recommendations for client meetings and presentations.
  • Maintain a high level of responsiveness when communicating with client contacts, agency colleagues and external partners.
  • Map and maintain relationships with elected officials, government staff, agencies and other stakeholders at the municipal, county, regional and state levels.
  • Review funding and partnership requests and develop donation recommendations, presentations and impact reports.
  • Manage sponsorships and donations, including intake, vetting, agreements, deliverables, invoicing, acknowledgements and partner recognition.
  • Develop communications plans, key messages, fact sheets, stakeholder materials, briefing books, newsletters and executive updates.
  • Create content for government and community initiatives, including presentation decks, event materials and LinkedIn posts.

Requirements

  • At least four years of relevant experience in public relations, corporate communications, public affairs, government relations, community relations or a related field.
  • Familiarity with government, legislative or regulatory processes at the state or local level.
  • Experience tracking project scopes, hours and budgets.
  • Ability to anticipate needs, solve problems and move work forward with minimal oversight.
  • Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment when working with executives, public officials and community leaders.
  • Develop a strong understanding of the client's business, operations, industry, competitors and key stakeholders.
  • Ability to independently manage day-to-day client relationships, projects and workstreams.
  • Strong writing, editing, presentation and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience developing executive communications, stakeholder materials and communications plans.
  • Strong organizational and project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and stakeholders.
  • Collaborative, proactive and solutions-oriented approach with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, onsite client environment.
  • Benefits and More
  • Health, Dental, Vision, company paid Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, transit benefits, as well as 401k (match) plan.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, political science, public policy or a related discipline preferred.
  • Experience managing community partnerships, corporate citizenship programs, sponsorships or charitable investments preferred.

Compensation

  • Contribute to the development and execution of annual government affairs and community relations programming.
  • Coordinate the administration of a significant annual community investment portfolio serving more than 175 organizations.

Benefits

  • Annual Wellbeing Stipend
  • Generous time off policy
  • Paid maternity/paternity leave

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Align government and community initiatives with corporate citizenship priorities, communications objectives and broader business needs
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