Communications Manager

The Communications Manager is responsible for developing and executing integrated internal and external communications strategies that advance enterprise (for ASP & Infection Prevention Group) priorities, strengthen brand reputation, and drive employee engagement. This role serves as a versatile communications practitioner capable of managing the full spectrum of corporate communications, translating leadership priorities, business strategy, global townhalls and cultural narratives into compelling content across internal channels, owned digital platforms, and earned media.

Operating within a matrixed environment, this role partners closely with senior leaders, corporate functions, and parent company communications teams to ensure message alignment, editorial discipline, and consistent brand voice across all audiences—employees, prospective talent, media, and external stakeholders.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Internal Communications

• Support the execution of executive communications, including scripting, messaging, and channel delivery for

• enterprise & company-wide announcements and initiatives.

• Maintain and contribute to the enterprise editorial calendar, coordinating sequencing and prioritization of

• communications across simultaneous campaigns.

• Write, edit, and produce communications for internal channels including email, intranet and digital signage, ensuring

• consistency of voice and message discipline.

• Support enterprise events through communications planning, promotional materials, and event content.

• Partner with HR and People leaders to communicate organizational changes, culture initiatives, and employee

• experience programs with clarity and sensitivity

External Communications & PR

• Support enterprise PR strategy and execution, including media monitoring, press materials, executive briefing

• documents, and issues response coordination.

• Maintain and update external digital presence, including corporate website content, LinkedIn, and other owned

• channels, ensuring brand consistency and current messaging.

• Contribute to employer brand and talent marketing efforts, including social media content and career site copy.

• Support media relations activities, including drafting press releases, coordinating interview logistics, and tracking

• coverage.

• Partner with PR agency to execute annual plans

Brand Stewardship & Content Development

• Uphold brand voice, narrative guidelines, and visual identity standards across all internal and external

• communications.

• Produce multimedia and digital content—including written copy, graphics briefs, and video support- in coordination

• with creative and production resources.

• Maintain and organize digital asset libraries (video, imagery, graphics, logos) to support efficient, on-brand content

• production and reuse

Townhall Coordination & Management

• Coordinate agenda for Global Enterprise town halls with senior leaders, ensuring materials and presentations are

• prepared for the meetings

• Manage the solicitation of audience participation prior to the meeting through the collection of questions/feedback as

• well as ensuring proper follow-up

Cross-Functional Partnership & Execution

• Collaborate cross-functionally to align messaging and enable coordinated execution.

• Manage relationships with external agencies and vendors, providing clear direction and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

• Support crisis and sensitive communications response in partnership with Legal, maintaining speed, accuracy, and stakeholder confidence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communication, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• 4-8 years’ experience in marketing and content creation.

• Working knowledge of internal and external communications channels, including intranets, email platforms, LinkedIn, and media relations tools.

• Strong writing and editing skills across formats - from executive scripts and company announcements to press materials and social content.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously with strong project management skills and high attention to detail.

• Comfort operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments with a bias toward clear communication and proactive problem-solving.

• Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.