Corporate Communications Americas (Communications Associate Manager)Bring your big ideas and marketing expertise to Accenture and you may find that your career catapults to places you never imagined. As a leader in management consulting, technology and outsourcing services, our teams work closely with clients to improve the way the world works and lives. Whether you work directly with clients or manage important internal initiatives and efforts, you’ll find amazing opportunities to make a measurable difference.Corporate Functions – Marketing & CommunicationsAs part of this team, you’ll play a key role in helping Accenture execute its strategy. You’ll work with a diverse team of innovative marketing experts who focus on the following areas: global brand management and advertising; global events and sponsorships; internal communications; marketing research; media and industry analyst relations; corporate and financial communications; internet marketing; recruitment marketing; client-centric marketing; and industry, service line and geographic marketing campaigns.Media Relations Associate Manager – Accenture AmericasAccenture is looking for a dynamic public relations pro to support the strategy, execution and coordination of a comprehensive media relations program for Accenture’s business across several key functional areas within Accenture Americas. The role is responsible for generating top tier and trade media coverage in influential press in support of Accenture’s business, leaders and thought leadership.Additionally, this role supports the executive thought leadership platform in collaboration with the Office of the CEO. It involves developing written communications for executive media engagements aligned with business priorities and objectives. It also entails analyzing target audiences, market trends and competitor strategies to advise planning.This individual will work closely with Accenture’s Americas Marketing & Communications team, the Office of the CEO, as well as global industry leads, service leads and other M+C leadership. The individual will collaborate with national, industry, business and global media relations colleagues across the company to leverage company announcements, thought leadership and other activities for storytelling and will complement the media relations program with social media content to amplify awareness and visibility as relevant. This role reports into the Accenture Americas media relations lead and is part of Accenture’s Corporate Communications function.While there will never be a typical day at Accenture, here’s a look at some of your responsibilities.
Help develop and execute a media strategy tailored for the Americas that clearly articulate Accenture’s business objectives and innovations, and strategically align with our core values and goals. This includes support of thought leadership launches, regular byline contributions and navigating potential internal and external news conflicts.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Accenture’s business and Marketing & Communications to address media inquiries, ensuring a coordinated and accurate representation of Accenture’s position in the marketplace.
Work with the executive positioning team to develop executive positioning platforms for the Office of the CEO.
Coach and prepare spokespeople for media engagements, crafting briefing materials and talking points that resonate with target audiences, reflect Accenture’s voice and support our business.
Drive the content pipeline for media relations on client stories, research and thought leadership.
Conduct ongoing media audits and analysis of market trends and the media environment to identify opportunities and mitigate potential challenges.
Support reporting and measurement efforts to track media program success on key initiatives. Monitor the competitive landscape for media mentions and share of voice, applying this knowledge to improve Accenture’s overall position in the industry.
Manage and develop professional working relationships with key journalists and client peers.
Work with the social media team to help execute initiatives.
Ensure that industry media relations initiatives are consistent with strategic business objectives for Accenture.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 5 years of experience in PR/corporate communications/media with a focus on technology, thought leadership, and content PR, in-house or agency.
Minimum of 2 years of experience providing strategic counsel to senior leadership.
Minimum of 3 years of experience utilizing media measurement tools, tactics, and capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong relationships with business, industry and trade press.
Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and collaboration in a professional setting.
Able to leverage social media to augment and amplify media relations program. Broad based business acumen and ability to quickly grasp Accenture’s business strategy.
Global perspective and understanding of business marketplace; quick thinking with an inquisitive nature and desire to learn about economic and business drives, the technology ecosystem and all aspects of Accenture’s business.
Able to partner with and influence executives at all levels of the organization through relationship building and executive-level presence.
Exceptionally detail oriented yet equally flexible and agile. Comfortable with ambiguity.
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
Ability to be flexible and work analytically in a problem-solving environment.
Innovative/creative problem-solving skills.
Passion for executing deliverables and programs of the highest quality possible.
Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
Excellent negotiation, influence, mediation and conflict management skills.
Ability to work autonomously and independently yet integrate and collaborate with other areas within Marketing & Communications and other areas within Accenture.
Natural storyteller with ability to connect Accenture capabilities to industry news.
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