Corporate Communications Manager

For 80 years, Murata Electronics has been a tireless innovator, committed to developing technologies that profoundly change the world around us. Our solutions are inside more state-of-the-art products than you may imagine. Additionally, we enable other global companies to turn their visions into reality – from mobile communications to computers and networking, medical devices to power solutions, smart home technologies to automotive electronics. Our past innovations drive today's technology – and our present innovations are shaping tomorrow's.

Whatever the future holds, you can be sure that Murata will be a part of it.

Why Consider This Job Opportunity

The Corporate Communications Manager drives digital engagement, deepens organizational understanding, and elevates our brand presence across the Americas. This position will produce a range of channels and content for various audiences. The Corporate Communications Manager supports the Senior Manager with ensuring that all communications convey a consistent message that aligns and elevates the corporate brand, mission, and philosophy. This role will coordinate and partner with business units, group companies, as well as intersecting divisions in Japan.

Workplace Policy

Hybrid from Carrollton TX, Atlanta GA, or San Jose CA.

What To Expect (Essential Job Responsibilities)

• Develops and implements communication strategies that enhance our brand reputation, supports business objectives, and strengthens stakeholder engagement.
• Helps lead a high-performing team that successfully interprets the strategic roadmap, anticipates ways to creatively add value to our organization’s objectives, and promotes a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Identifies emerging issues and challenges faced by the organization. Works with leadership team and staff to recognize internal communications opportunities and solutions and defines and executes appropriate strategies to support them.
• Oversees the planning and production of stories for the company’s internal SharePoint environment.
• Leverages and manages our internal studio space for video creation.
• Leads the production and distribution of daily social media messages to designated channels as well as drafting and distributing press releases.
• Monitors media and social media coverage as well as industry trends to inform communications strategy while identifying opportunities for proactive storytelling.
• Fosters best-in-class Japanese to English content localization support.
• Drives valuation through a baseline of activities (brand positioning/monitoring/evaluation, audience segmentation, etc.) to foster trust and long-term relationships with employees, customers, and stakeholders.
• Helps produce strategic tradeshows and events that provide a gateway to engaging with and learning from our thought-leaders and subject matter experts.

Miscellaneous Job Responsibilities

• Identifies and tracks emerging opportunities and potential hot-button issues. Supports and advises Japan on their needs and requests.
• Supports and advises other regions on their needs and requests, as needed.
• Collaborates with Human Resources, General Administration, and other groups on internal communications, as needed.
• Establishes, obtains approvals, and monitors performance to plan for Fiscal Year budget.
• Manages Murata Electronics North Americas DX group in improving communication activities: researches, recommends, and evaluates best practices, vehicles, and technologies to engage with stakeholders and foster brand credibility.
• Facilitates professional development activities within the communications field (i.e., social media instruction, public speaking training, bio development, etc.).
• Provides reports, situation analyses, and metrics to stakeholders.
• Performs other job-related responsibilities and duties as may be assigned.

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