Chaloner has partnered with Kuehne+Nagel Group on their international search for a North American Vice President, Communications which will serve as the Lead for all external communications strategies, including general visibility, public relations, social media, and media outreach.YOUR ROLEThe communications function at Kuehne+Nagel steers the company's reputation, by building trust among its external stakeholders. You will be heading the development of consistent content initiatives throughout the North American region for media and social media, to drive alignment in messaging and to nurture audiences with meaningful, cohesive, engaging, sustainable and curated content via the appropriate channels.Media Communications: The strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between Kuehne+Nagel and its publics by connecting and communicating through media multiplicators such as editors, reporters, and journalists. Financial communications, one voice policy as well as incident and crisis communications are an inherent part of that process.Social Media Communications: Planning, executing and monitoring the companys local / regional social media activities under the guidance of the Global Head Editorial Content & Social Media to increase brand awareness and enhance our reputation, as well as to engage with our communities via social networks.YOUR RESPONSIBILITIESMedia Communications:Content sourcing and planning (ideas, topics, campaigns)Writing, approval, and news dissemination (releases, pitches, events, interviews)Executive positioning, speeches for top managementRelationship with journalists (including media lists)Media coverage (collection reporting)Incident and crisis communicationSocial Media Communications:Yearly social media content plan (for the respective country or cluster)Creating, curating and reviewing social media content (copy, visual, etc.)Reaching out to internal content stakeholders (including BU/FU, Marketing)Understanding and disseminating the global social media strategy (to internal stakeholders)Monitoring and evaluating social media performance (on local and / or product level)Your Skills and ExperiencesStrong communication skills for articulating concept and ideas to external and internal stakeholders (management)Creative skills for contributing new and innovative ideasUnderstanding of the local media landscape / journalist contactsHigh level of networking / collaborative skills, resilience, organizational awareness, political savvy, ability to foresee trends and situations developing, ability to act swiftly.GOOD REASONS TO JOINA high-impact, leading communications function for a global logistics andsSupply chain leader.Competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package and high-level health and safety measures during the COVID-19 time.A highly dynamic international work environment.A hybrid work schedule combining work-from-home and onsite options at our beautiful office located in Jersey City at the bank of the Hudson River (Exchange Place).Kuehne+Nagel is committed to protecting our environment and is aiming to achieve CO2 Neutrality by 2030.About Kuehne+NagelWith over 76,000 employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the worlds leading logistics companies. As an employer, Kuehne+Nagel stands for equal opportunity, and we are committed to diversity in our teams regarding people with disabilities. We believe that you can make a valuable contribution to Kuehne+Nagel and look forward to receiving your application. Relocation services are available.Interested candidates should apply by using the application form. Chaloner will review all applicants and, upon qualification, contact you to determine next steps.
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