Manager-Strategic Communications & Media

Must live and work in the Greater Seattle or Greater Portland area.

I. Job Summary

This position leads and executes external and internal communications to advance regional and corporate business objectives and brand goals in Washington, Oregon, British Columbia and parts of Alaska, Idaho and Montana. This position protects WM’s public image and supports business growth through positive visibility, strategic positioning, issue management and relationship management. This work involves the development of communications plans, talking points and multi-media materials, and the activation of tactics for communicating with stakeholders including media, elected officials, local government customers, residential customers, commercial customers, regulators, community organizations, employees. 

Under the direction of the Area Senior Manager for Strategic Engagement, this position is accountable strategic positioning and messaging for issues relating to contract retention, customer service, compliance, permitting and service continuity across all lines of business. Externally and internally, this position researches issues, risks and opportunities to inform strategic positioning. Internally, this position is responsible for relationship management and coaching necessary to operate with alignment in a complex business environment and a highly regulated industry. 

2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads strategic positioning to advance regional and corporate business objectives and brand goals, advising leadership on objectives, tactics and timing   

• Researches, writes coordinates and executes internal and external communication plans and message development and multi-media materials

• Writes and publishes a monthly area newsletter to drive WM’s values-driven culture and employee engagement  

• Writes letters, articles and talking points for external and internal audiences

• Actively engages internally to understand the business and track risks and opportunities

• Manages proactive media work and incoming media inquiries

• Serves as the media point person on the area critical incident response team

• Takes a lead role in the design and quality assurance for area communication tools and systems (area message matrix, official templates for PowerPoint and business letters, approved communications plans, photo and video libraries, etc.)  

• Takes a lead role in quality assurance for leadership communications as needed, providing attention to detail and expert proofing skills  

• Operates with clarity and consistency in managing multiple queries, content streams and projects simultaneously 

• May plan and assist with company events

• May be responsible for creating and supporting external and internal communications regarding service continuity connected to weather or crisis management

III. Qualifications 

A. Required Qualifications 
 

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience.
• 5 years of relevant work experience in a communications department or agency (in addition to education requirement).

B. Preferred Qualifications 

• 5 years writing and strategic positioning experience in a public relations agency or a complex business environment 
  
  IV. Physical Requirements
  
  Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Sitting
• Talking
• Hearing

☒ Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

The expected base pay range for this position is $111,205 - $144,440 per year. This range represents a good faith estimate fort his position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Employees will also receive discretionary time off, up to 80 hours of paid sick time per year and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Additionally, the Company has a leave pay policy that provides for up to 4 weeks of paid leave in a rolling 12-month period for qualifying leaves. 

V. Benefits 
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 

 

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