Associate Director, Communications

Verizon Communications; Basking Ridge (NJ); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Verizon Communications is seeking a seasoned communications leader to tell the company story and shape its reputation for employees, media and customers. You will develop and execute internal and external communications strategies to drive the company and leadership narrative.

Responsibilities include creating integrated strategies, delivering engaging content across channels, guiding messaging, monitoring industry trends, tracking results, and managing cross-functional projects while building

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Eight or more years of relevant experience demonstrated through work/military/specialized training.
• Powerhouse writing skills across formats (long form, social, email, video).
• Experience influencing partners.
• Experience navigating complex, matrixed organizations with many stakeholders.
• Experience driving internal and external strategies and execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute executive internal and external communications strategies to drive Verizon's reputation and brand.
• Develop internal, PR and social media strategies; support executive communications; position leaders in thought leadership forums.
• Develop integrated communications strategies and supporting narratives across key initiatives.
• Create and deliver content across channels (executive communications, social media, Slack, videos, articles, op-eds, events).
• Provide strategic messaging guidance and hands-on execution of communications tactics.
• Monitor external trends and best practices to stay at the edge of communications.
• Track results and iterate on strategies accordingly.
• Manage projects with timelines, content reviews, design input, and timely deliverables.
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders including business leaders and partners.

Skills

Communications experience

Powerhouse writing

Influencing partners

Matrixed organizations

Education

Bachelors degree / four+ years experience

Job description

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

What you'll be doing...

Help tell the story of the new Verizon and its way forward on behalf of the company and leadership to engage and inspire our stakeholders – employees, media and customers.

You will be responsible for developing and executing executive internal and external communications strategies to drive our reputation and brand, inside the company and out. Specific responsibilities include developing internal, PR and social media strategies, supporting executive communications, positioning leaders in thought leadership forums, and more.

Responsibilities will include:

Developing integrated communications strategies and supporting narratives and plans across key initiatives

Creating and delivering engaging content across a mix of communications channels (i.e., executive communications, social media, Slacks, videos, articles, op-eds, and events).

Providing strategic guidance on messaging and effective communications as well as the development and hands‑on execution of communications tactics.

Monitoring the external landscape, best practices social and content trends to be on the cutting edge of communications.

Tracking and measuring results and iterate on strategies accordingly

Managing projects, including developing timelines, crafting and reviewing content, providing design guidance or support, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, etc.

Building and maintaining strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, including business leaders, operational support and internal partners

What we’re looking for…

You’ll need to have:

Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.

Eight or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.

Powerhouse writing skills, including the ability to quickly turn around messaging across formats - long form, social, email, video, etc.

Experience influencing partners.

Experience navigating complex and matrixed organizations with numerous stakeholders.

Experience driving internal and external strategies and execution.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

Exceptional oral and presentation skills.

Ability to work under pressure on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and delivering consistently high quality work.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

What you'll be doing...

Help tell the story of the new Verizon and its way forward on behalf of the company and leadership to engage and inspire our stakeholders – employees, media and customers.

You will be responsible for developing and executing executive internal and external communications strategies to drive our reputation and brand, inside the company and out. Specific responsibilities include developing internal, PR and social media strategies, supporting executive communications, positioning leaders in thought leadership forums, and more.

Responsibilities will include:

• Developing integrated communications strategies and supporting narratives and plans across key initiatives

• Creating and delivering engaging content across a mix of communications channels (i.e., executive communications, social media, Slacks, videos, articles, op-eds, and events).
• Providing strategic guidance on messaging and effective communications as well as the development and hands‑on execution of communications tactics.
• Monitoring the external landscape, best practices social and content trends to be on the cutting edge of communications.
• Tracking and measuring results and iterate on strategies accordingly
• Managing projects, including developing timelines, crafting and reviewing content, providing design guidance or support, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, etc.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, including business leaders, operational support and internal partners

What we’re looking for…

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Eight or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
• Communications experience.
• Powerhouse writing skills, including the ability to quickly turn around messaging across formats - long form, social, email, video, etc.
• Experience influencing partners.
• Experience navigating complex and matrixed organizations with numerous stakeholders.
• Experience driving internal and external strategies and execution.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Exceptional oral and presentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and delivering consistently high quality work.
• Attention to detail.
• Collaborative approach.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Benefits and Compensation

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.

The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $125,500.00 - $219,000.00.The annual salary range for the New York location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $125,500.00 - $219,000.00.

Marketing is an exciting and dynamic field that offers endless opportunities for creativity, innovation, and professional growth. As a marketer, you will have the chance to develop and implement strategies that connect products and services with the people who need them most.

You will learn how to analyze consumer behavior, create compelling campaigns, and measure the success of your efforts. Whether you're interested in branding, advertising, digital marketing, or public relations, a career in marketing can take you in many different directions, and it offers the potential for a high-energy, fast-paced, and ever-changing work environment.

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