Global PR Manager

Do you dream of working in a company that is driven by a meaningful purpose? An inclusive company that empowers you to do your best and be innovative? We’re looking for Global PR Manager to our office in Warsaw, Poland. The role will use data-driven insight and market understanding to develop and deliver media and stakeholder communications activities to protect and enhance trust in Schneider Electric amongst key stakeholder groups. These groups would include media, digital influencers and opinion-formers. This candidate will report into Vice President, Global External Communications based in Hong Kong. The successful person must be able to acclimate quickly, assess the external communications priorities, establish the relationships they need to move forward and execute. In addition, we are looking for someone that has a combination of great storytelling and creative abilities, a willingness to explore and experiment with external communications techniques and platforms as well. Strong candidates will have a sophisticated understanding of media relations, influencer and stakeholder engagement, issue management, marketing, as well as experience conceptualizing, executing and promoting brand awareness and market development opportunities, partnerships, and events. What you will do: Develop proactive thought leadership, media and stakeholder engagement campaigns to support business objectives and Schneider Electric reputation across transversal themes Build out the platform for ExComs via thought leadership campaigns not limited to speaking engagements and interview opportunities and work directly with executives to manage those opportunities Develop activities which leverage and create platforms for Schneider Electric Company Story Devise, localize and sign off on messaging for executive presentations and interviews Build, cultivate and own strategic relationships with journalists and broadcasters that SE needs, in order to communicate its Company Story and manage its risks Manage external communications in crisis situations and around challenging issues, counselling senior management on most effective course of action Directly brief and influence media on challenging and sensitive issues, lead on reputation management and act as a media spokesperson for Schneider Electric in a crisis Curate, edit and proofread materials including press releases, pitch letters, fact sheets, backgrounders, and correspondences, etc. Develop and use effective measurement and metric tools to gain insights and drive strategy, ensuring that External Communications activity is delivering value for Schneider Electric Research, compile, analyze and flag Schneider Electric’s and its peers' media coverage and industry reports Follow key trends by keeping abreast of the industry, competition and coverage Qualifications Experience and skills, we are looking for: ~10 years of communications experience - external, internal, in house or agency, journalism or elsewhere...the more meaningful experience the better. Proven record of effectiveness in developing, implementing, managing and measuring strategic integrated communications plans - successful candidate should be able to demonstrate successful outcomes from communications activities where they have conceptualized, developed and executed a communications plan Experience in communication, corporate branding, public affairs, stakeholder engagement in a multinational company. Hands on media relations responsibility Communication expert: capacity to write and articulate develop content and craft messaging Superior presentation / advisory skills - clear, concise thinking and sufficient gravitas to deliver meaningful advice to senior leaders on communications strategy in a timely fashion Strong project management skills - have to be able to organize work in a methodical and rigorous manner but equally comfortable in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment Passion for storytelling, learning and a commitment to quality and excellence Experience in working within environments going through significant change and creating high quality and engaging communication strategy Significant experience in issues and crisis management Possessing key contacts in media, government, associations If you would like to have… An exciting job in an international company Schneider Electric, which is leading the Digital Transformation of Energy Management and Automation, with significant market share The opportunity for intense development, high business exposure and participation in international projects Induction training - that will help you to smoothly find yourself in our Schneider Electric environment Special training tailored to your needs and career goals Wide choice of benefits And more… share your CV (in English) with us. At Schneider Electric, we believe access to energy and digital is a basic human right. We empower all to do more with less, ensuring Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment. We provide energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability. Schedule: Full-time Req: 007NFB