Senior Manager, Innovation Keynote Content Writer

Your work days are brighter here.

At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.

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About the Team

Employee & Executive Communications is a team of storytellers and strategic advisors to internal stakeholders who engage Workmates across the globe to drive business impact. We actively support executive communications that promote Workday’s exciting growth trajectory, and we're excited to be at the center of driving important change across the company: nurturing our values-driven culture, driving a growth mindset while elevating Workday’s reputation, and building Workday acumen and ambassadorship.

About the Role

Join Workday and shape the very future of work! We're searching for a passionate and experienced communicator to join our dynamic team and be at the forefront of amplifying Workday's innovation story on our biggest stages. 

In this role, you'll work closely with Workday's top Product & Technology leaders to craft and evolve our innovation narrative and build compelling, easy-to-understand keynote scripts that showcase the full power and potential of the Workday platform for a global audience. Over time, this role will have the opportunity to grow and ultimately own the end-to-end keynote strategy for select events. 

We're looking for someone who excels at executive-level communications, has a proven track record in keynote scriptwriting, and possesses a genuine passion for how AI is revolutionizing the world of work. If you're ready to make a significant impact and tell the stories that define our future, we encourage you to apply!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead Keynote Content Development: Partner closely with the Senior Principal, Innovation Keynote and Content, to develop compelling innovation focused keynote content for Workday's most strategic corporate events.

• Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate seamlessly with marketing teams — Events, Thought Leadership, Production, PR, and Product Marketing — ensuring all keynote content is engaging, consistent, and on-message.

• Shape Visual Storytelling: Guide our design team in creating powerful, complementary visuals and slides that elevate executive presentations and captivate audiences.

• Provide Strategic Communications Counsel: Offer guidance to Product & Technology leaders on messaging, tone, and presentation delivery, helping them shine on stage.

• Optimize Team Operations: Support the broader Keynote Content and Corporate Narrative team, streamlining processes to enhance efficiency across all event engagements.

• Refine Workday's Voice: Contribute significantly to evolving Workday's innovation brand voice, using creativity and engaging communication to inform and deeply connect with our global audiences.

• Cultivate Trusted Partnerships: Build strong, collaborative relationships with Product & Technology leaders, becoming a trusted communications advisor and strategic business partner.

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