Introduction
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Job Description
Our Corporate Affairs team drives broad, cross-company reputation and positioning initiatives by bringing together complimentary functions that shape perceptions of the company among specific audiences: top tier reporters, industry analysts, current or potential clients, and IBMers. As part of Corporate Affairs, the IBMer Communications team works on internal and external content, programs and experiences to help align IBMers to the company's strategy, promote a strong culture, and contribute to IBM's success.
Do you believe business performance depends in part on a workforce that is smart, committed, and inspired? Do you aspire to create an environment where innovative ideas flourish, trust is seamless, and each person is empowered to do their best work?
We're seeking a communications professional with the right experience and enthusiasm to join our IBMer Communications Shared Services team. To be successful, you must come to work with a growth-mindset, be comfortable with navigating multiple projects, and embrace collaborating with large cross-company, multi-disciplinary and global teams.
Members of this team are exposed to a broad range of projects and business areas across IBM. They will partner with communications, marketing and business professionals from all units and geographies to ensure we provide employees with the knowledge, information, and clear calls to action needed to work effectively and deliver business results, while also building their belief in and advocacy for the IBM brand.
We offer a dynamic blend of personal flexibility and a thriving in-office environment. This role requires three days of in-office presence per week, with two days for remote work.
Your role and responsibilities
Within this role, professionals will be expected to:
Build strong, collaborative relationships across their team, function and company.
Understand our internal audience and what drives action when developing and executing strategies, messages, assets, and programs.
Develop a deep understanding of IBM's overall strategy and growth initiatives to ensure all content and programs help IBMers see themselves within our strategy and how they contribute to IBM's overall success.
Support the design, creation and deployment of content that engages, informs and inspires audiences.
Help to successfully execute in-person activations and events in the New York area.
Required technical and professional expertise
Strong communication skills and excitement to work on simultaneous high visibility projects.
A self-starter who can work flexibly across various internal communication topics.
Strong writing and storytelling ability with a passion for bringing together various messages.
Data driven mindset with a passien to measure and analyze data to drive decision making and internal channel optimization.
Curious learner who quickly develops an understanding of a wide range of subjects, and understands and applies feedback.
Creative thinker who can develop and execute new, effective ways of communicating.
Growth minded and willing to adjust ways of working and communication approaches based on current business needs and results.
Collaborative team player who is enthusiastic about partnering across teams inside and outside of Marketing, Communications and CSR.
Experience creating various media formats to complete a project - from long form writing to videos, podcasts, animations and visuals.
Preferred technical and professional experience
Experience with a creative communications role.
Experience in various tools and approaches to communications - including digital publishing, design, video production, metrics and email tools.
Innovative and proactive problem solver who enjoys complex projects that do not always have a clear answer.
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.