NC Chamber · 1 week ago
Communications & Stakeholder Manager
NC Chamber is the leading business advocacy organization in North Carolina, working to drive positive change for businesses. The Communications and Stakeholder Manager will lead the organization's communication strategies and manage relationships with local chambers to ensure message alignment and support.
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Responsibilities
Manage, implement, and continually refine the NC Chamber's Federation communications and engagement strategy
Identify opportunities to strengthen statewide alignment, proposing improvements and new approaches to deepen local chamber engagement
Develop and distribute consistent, on-brand content for Federation partners, including updates, toolkits, and messaging resources
Support the creation of scalable communication systems that increase efficiency and strengthen statewide alignment and engagement
Serve as the day-to-day liaison to local chambers, cultivating strong relationships and providing timely communication support
Support local chambers in amplifying NC Chamber priorities, research, and initiatives through tailored messaging and materials
Engage with the multi-organizational Carolina HealthWorks team to manage communications and marketing for Carolina HealthWorks, ensuring clear, accessible messaging for chambers, small businesses, and additional key audiences
Develop written materials, marketing assets, and partner resources that strengthen understanding and adoption of Carolina HealthWorks
Coordinate internal and external communications related to program updates, milestones, and outreach campaigns
Draft and edit written content for a range of platforms, including newsletters, advocacy communications, research updates, member communications, and web content
Provide writing and editing support to the Government Affairs team, including select advocacy materials, talking points, and legislative updates
Write and edit content in accordance with AP Style to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency across all communications
Collaborate with the external affairs team to ensure integrated messaging across major initiatives and campaigns
Assist with event-related communication and planning needs, including talking points, scripts, partner outreach, and onsite event support
Track and report engagement and partner feedback to inform ongoing strategy and strengthen statewide relationships
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and five to seven years of experience in a communications, marketing, or community relations role required
Excellent writing skills with a commitment to crafting a strong message
Creative and agile in suggesting and implementing new strategies, as well as abandoning existing practices that are no longer working
Attention to detail that does not get in the way of productivity
Marketing and social media savvy
Quick study
Enjoys working in a team
Inquisitive, with the ability to process new information
Familiarity with North Carolina's business landscape and/or a basic understanding of the state's legislative process, with interest in learning more
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple partner relationships with diplomacy, discretion, and professionalism
Exceptional listening and facilitation skills to support productive dialogue and problem-solving among diverse stakeholders
Preferred
Familiarity with AP Style writing and experience with design tools, such as Canva