Manager, Communications

Business Overview 

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com. 

Position Summary

IPG Mediabrands is looking for a Manager, Communications who will report to the Director of Communications. They will serve as a generalist for both internal and external communications but will primarily support employee communication by telling compelling stories that inform and inspire our community. This individual should have a strong communications background and have worked in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. In this role, you will have the ability to work across various corporate functions. You will be a key player focused on the building and execution of internal communication strategies in support of key functions: Culture, Human Resources, IT, Data and technology, and others. The ideal candidate is a curious and adaptable individual who is collaborative, detail-oriented, a self-starter, and has a passion for writing, storytelling and employee engagement. This position is a hybrid role in our New York office.  

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Director of Communications to create regional and global internal communications plans to execute company initiatives and programs. 
• Draft, edit, proof, and send communication for newsletters, company Intranet, presentations, etc. 
• Partner with key stakeholders across our business units including Culture, Human Resources, IT, and Technology.
• Work closely with the culture team and serve as a central point of contact to build and execute internal communication plans and strategies for employee engagement initiatives, programs, and events. 
• Support with drafting and sending leadership communications.
• Ensure consistent and on-brand tone/style/voice among editorial and content.
• Manage updates on the internal communications calendar, trackers, and meetings.
• Execute templating and sending communications to the designated audience.
• Tracking corporate and industry award submissions, press tracker, media lists.
• Compile news roundups and conduct media monitoring.
• Ability to support content for press releases and award abstracts for award submissions as needed. 

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing or other relevant field. 
• 5-7 years of experience in communications, copywriting, public relations, or marketing. Agency experience is preferable. 
• Excellent writing, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• A team player with a can-do attitude.
• Speed and adaptability, especially when working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects at a time and prioritize accordingly.

We See You  

At IPG Mediabrands, we are unified behind a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Together, we shine through a set of shared values and behaviors. We take pride in our responsibility to our clients, communities, and to each other. We embrace differences and recognize the unique value that each of us brings to our community.  

We encourage you to apply, as unique backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are welcomed.   

We See You at IPG Mediabrands. 

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation W