Senior Manager, Communications & Community Engagement

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials U.S.A., Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation is seeking a Senior Manager Communications & Community Engagement to develop and execute strategic programs that strengthen employee connection, advance our Purpose, and build community relationships.

This role partners with the Americas Corporate Communications Leadership Team, translates business priorities into clear communications, and leads initiatives in employee communications, community engagement, and storytelling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• 10-12+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, employee communications, public relations, community engagement, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing employee communication strategies.
• Excellent writing, editing, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working directly with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Experience developing communications for multiple audiences and communication channels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated employee communication strategies aligned with business objectives, Corporate Communications Strategy, company culture, and organizational priorities.
• Partner with senior leaders and functional teams to develop clear, timely, and engaging communications for employees.
• Create and manage communications across multiple channels, including email, intranet, digital platforms, employee meetings, town halls, videos, newsletters, presentations, and leadership communications.
• Develop select executive communications, including talking points, leadership messages, presentations, town hall materials, and employee announcements.
• Translate complex business information into concise, accessible, and compelling employee communications.
• Support communications related to organizational change, business transformation, culture, employee engagement, and significant company initiatives.
• Establish communication plans, timelines, audiences, messages, and channels for major initiatives.
• Monitor employee feedback and engagement trends and recommend communications strategies based on employee needs and business priorities.

Skills

Strategic comms

Writing & editing

Stakeholder mgmt

Project management

Executive comms

Community engagement

Public relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field

10-12+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, employee communications, public relations, community engagement, or a related discipline

Job description

Position Overview

The Senior Manager Communications & Community Engagement is responsible for developing and executing strategic communications and community engagement programs that strengthen employee connection, advance our Purpose, enhance organizational culture, and build meaningful relationships with the communities in which the company operates.

This role serves as a strategic communications partner to the Fujifilm Americas Corporate Communications Leadership Team, business leaders, Tokyo-Corporate Communications, Human Resources, and other key stakeholders. The manager translates business priorities into clear, compelling communications that inform, engage, and motivate employees while also supporting the company’s community engagement and social impact objectives.

The successful candidate is an experienced strategic communications professional with a demonstrated track record for developing strategic Communications & Engagement Plans/Strategies who can deliver in speedy, succinct, and real-time communications. The incumbent combines strong writing and storytelling skills with strategic thinking, demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, project management, stakeholder management, and an understanding of employee and community audiences.

Company Overview

At FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation, we’re redefining innovation across the industries we touch—from healthcare and photography to semiconductors and data storage. With roots in photosensitive materials and a legacy of groundbreaking technology, we now lead 23 diverse affiliate businesses across the Americas.

We’re looking for mission-driven talents eager to join us to help create, market, and support a vast portfolio of products. At Fujifilm you’ll have the opportunity to explore and grow your skills in new, exciting ways. Whether you’re shaping tomorrow’s tech or redefining today’s processes, we’ll provide a flexible work environment and dynamic culture where innovation thrives.

Our Americas HQ is nestled in Valhalla, New York, a charming town known for its excellent schools, beautiful parks, and easy access to the vibrancy of New York City.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Employee Communications

• Develop and execute integrated employee communication strategies aligned with business objectives, Corporate Communications Strategy, company culture, and organizational priorities.


• Partner with senior leaders and functional teams to develop clear, timely, and engaging communications for employees.


• Create and manage communications across multiple channels, including email, intranet, digital platforms, employee meetings, town halls, videos, newsletters, presentations, and leadership communications.


• Develop select executive communications, including talking points, leadership messages, presentations, town hall materials, and employee announcements.


• Translate complex business information into concise, accessible, and compelling employee communications.


• Support communications related to organizational change, business transformation, culture, employee engagement, and significant company initiatives.


• Establish communication plans, timelines, audiences, messages, and channels for major initiatives.


• Monitor employee feedback and engagement trends and recommend communications strategies based on employee needs and business priorities.

Community Engagement

• Develop and implement community engagement strategies that support the company’s corporate citizenship and community investment priorities.


• Partner with business leaders, employees, nonprofit organizations, and community partners to identify meaningful engagement opportunities.


• Lead communications supporting volunteerism, charitable giving, employee-led community initiatives, and corporate social responsibility programs.


• Develop stories and content that demonstrate the company’s impact in local communities.


• Coordinate community events, employee volunteer activities, and engagement campaigns.


• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to increase employee participation in community initiatives.


• Measure and communicate the impact of community engagement programs.

Content & Storytelling

• Develop compelling employee and community stories that reinforce company values, culture, Purpose, and business priorities.


• Write and edit articles, newsletters, executive messages, presentations, social content, videos, and other communications materials.


• Identify employee and community stories that can be leveraged across internal and external channels within FUJIFILM Americas, as well as amplified globally.


• Ensure communications are consistent with the company’s brand, voice, tone, and communication standards.


• Collaborate with social media, digital, HR, and external agency partners as appropriate.

Strategic Partnership & Leadership Support

• Serve as a trusted, strategic communications advisor to leaders and cross-functional partners.


• Counsel stakeholders on communication strategy, audience considerations, timing, messaging, and delivery.


• Build strong relationships across the organization and understand business priorities and employee needs.


• Provide communications support during organizational changes, business milestones, and other high-priority initiatives.


• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, accuracy, and deadlines.

Required Skills/Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.


• 10-12+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, employee communications, public relations, community engagement, or a related discipline.


• Demonstrated experience developing and executing employee communication strategies.


• Excellent writing, editing, presentation, and verbal communication skills.


• Experience working directly with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.


• Strong project management and organizational skills.


• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a complex, matrixed organization.


• Experience developing communications for multiple audiences and communication channels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a global or large corporate environment.


• Experience supporting organizational change and employee engagement initiatives.


• Experience with community relations, corporate social responsibility, employee volunteerism, or charitable giving programs.


• Experience with executive communications.


• Experience with internal digital communications platforms, intranets, employee apps, or collaboration tools.


• Experience using employee engagement data, surveys, analytics, or other measures to inform communications strategy.


• Communications agency experience is a plus.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Communications - Understands business objectives and translates them into effective communications strategies.


• Executive Partnership - Builds credibility and trusted relationships with senior leaders and provides thoughtful communications counsel.


• Writing & Storytelling - Creates clear, concise, compelling communications that connect with employees and community audiences.


• Stakeholder Management - Effectively collaborates with leaders and partners across functions, geographies, and levels of the organization.


• Employee Engagement - Understands employee audiences and develops communications that build connection, trust, understanding, and participation.


• Community Engagement - Builds meaningful partnerships and creates opportunities for employees and the company to positively engage with communities.


• Project Management - Effectively manages multiple priorities, deadlines, stakeholders, and deliverables.


• Judgment & Discretion - Demonstrates sound judgment when managing sensitive information, complex issues, and high-visibility communications.

Success Measures

Success in this role may be measured through:

• Employee engagement and participation in communications and community initiatives.


• Quality, reach, and effectiveness of employee communications.


• Stakeholder and leadership satisfaction.


• Successful execution of communications strategies and major initiatives.


• Employee understanding of key business priorities and organizational changes.


• Growth in employee participation in volunteerism and community engagement.


• Quality and consistency of communications across channels.


• Demonstrated community impact and stakeholder relationships.

Role Characteristics

The Employee Communications & Community Engagement Manager is a strategic individual contributor and communications partner who operates with a high degree of independence. The position requires the ability to balance strategic planning with hands‑on execution and to work effectively with senior leaders, Fujifilm Americas Corporate Communications Leadership, employees, HR, and community partners.

The role is particularly important in helping the organization connect employees to the company’s purpose, strategy, culture, and communities through credible, timely, and engaging communications.

Salary and Benefits

• $95,000-$120,000 depending on experience


• Medical, Dental, Vision


• Life Insurance


• 401k


• Paid Time Off

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EEO Information

Fujifilm is committedto providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ([e-mail]).