Senior Communications Specialist (mfd)

Description

The future is what youmake it!

As part of Honeywells growth journey as a best-in-class pure-play automation technology company we are hiring a Communications Senior Specialist for Germany based in one of our Germany hub offices in Frankfurt Ratingen or Berlin (hybrid working pattern).

The role:The position is focused on telling our brand story to internal and external audiences in Germany while also supporting wider communications campaigns across the Europe region.

The Communications Sr. Specialist will play a critical role in the development and execution of an enterprisealigned integrated communications program that builds awareness deepens understanding and inspires action across internal and external audiences.

This is a hands on individual contributor role suitable for a seasoned comms professional with preferably 8-10 years in house experience at a large matrixed B2B organization. They will bring outstandingwritten communications skills with fluency in both English and German along with a proven ability to operate effectively in a dynamic environment with rapidly shifting priorities.

Deep experience in B2B media relations is a must with ability to convert complex technologies and issues into impactful stories that engage and inspire. The successful candidatewill have a comprehensive understanding of the politicaleconomicand industrial technological shifts taking place in Germany and across Europe. They will beskilled in mappingindustry stories to broader trends leveraging their contact book of industry business and economic media to help tell our growth story externally.

The successful candidate will be well versed in internal communications programs proficient in internal comms tools including Poppulo and VivaEngage to connect with and engage geographically disperse employee groups and be comfortable working both independently and as part of a broader will also have experience in working executive social media campaigns to profile and position leaders and the company on core industry topics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute a holisticinternal and external corporate communicationsstrategy in Germany and support communications activities across Europe.
• Execute communications programs including internal comms and executive social support for our Industrial Automation and Process Automation businesses.
• Developand drive media programs that are strongly linked to business strategy and regional industry trends.
• Establish andmaintainstrong relationships with key reporters/media and manage media inquiries and interview requests.
• Develop and deploy new innovative tactics to delivercompelling messagingto employees across the business.
• Support major initiatives organization transitions leadership changes and other transformation steps through innovative and effective communication plans that address the needs of varied audiences and stakeholders.
• Oversee and develop content for press releases bylined articles key messages media statements Q&A documents and briefings.
• Champion AI within the Communications space.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.

Success Factors:

• Strong contact list of German trade and general media with proven record of successfully pitching news stories/ideas managing journalist inquiries andensuring our external stakeholders get the information they need in a clear timely way.
• Strong (AP style) writing skills withthe abilityto develop clear concise messages that align closely with corporate messaging.
• Ability toidentifyissues proactively and execute actions to eliminate or minimize their potential impact.
• Excellent project management and the ability to simultaneously prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Intimate understanding of social media especially LinkedIn and an advanced understanding of how best toleveragechannels such as Viva Engage to promote employee engagement.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to build and navigate relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Prior experience working in a large complex international company.

Our Benefits

• Thorough induction at a leading global company
• Versatile area of responsibility and excellent career prospects
• Working with latest technology and tools
• Flexible and modern working environment with individual development and training opportunities
• Culture that fosters inclusion diversity and innovation in an international work environment
• A well-coordinated collegial and motivated team
• Option for a company car for private use (according to company policies)
• An attractive salary and vacation package

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform crucial job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Join us now and be part of a global team of thinkers innovators dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future!

#TheFutureIsWhatWeMakeIt

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1