Lumen Technologies · 2 days ago

Vice President External Communications

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$168K/yr - $259K/yr

10+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Lead Lumen’s external communications function

Develop and manage talent in support of a best-in-class Communications organization

Develop and implement an external communications strategy in support of the company's business objectives, including media relations, executive communications, awards and rankings, and social media

Engage with cross-functional stakeholders to develop messaging, create key themes, and ensure consistent internal and external messaging

Direct proactive efforts to gain positive coverage of Lumen, it’s transformation and progress towards growth.

Develop and execute strategy regarding CEO and other senior executive media interviews, including proper executive briefing/preparation prior to interviews

Have great “first call” relationships with Financial and Tier 1 media

Serve as a senior-level spokesperson for the business

Highly creative and an amazing storyteller – needs to be able to unearth and shape a story within the company

Ensure appropriate media training is available and provided to employees responsible for interacting with external media sources

Serve as a clearinghouse for corporate inquiries and enlist appropriate subject matter experts to assist when necessary

Create deep partnerships with our Social Media and Issues Management team

Manage crises and issues as required

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External CommunicationsMedia RelationsCrisis ManagementPublic RelationsSocial MediaProject ManagementSupervisory ExperienceFortune 500 ExperienceRelationship Building