External Communications, Senior Specialist

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5000 - Vertex US - Bostontime type :

Full timeposted on :

Posted 26 Days Agojob requisition id :

REQ-26736

• Job Description
• General Summary :
• The External Communications, Senior Specialist is responsible for supporting the team with executing corporate communication programs for Vertex. While part of the Corporate Reputation team this role will also be expected to work with the wider Corporate Affairs team across multiple projects. You will support the delivery of above product activities including awards and recognitions; community affairs activities; executive and senior leader thought leadership planning; corporate social responsibility; and external communications related to culture and values.
• Responsibilities :
• Support with developing and executing our corporate above brand media activities including (media placements, writing media materials, development of social media copy)
• Writing our entry submissions for top tier industry awards, and support with the development of amplification plans to highlight our successes across our corporate channels
• Develop and manage our target media lists, ensuring journalists contacts are up to date.
• Creation of corporate materials like fact sheets, website copy, etc. and overall content creation aligned with enhancing the company's reputation as a serial innovator, ensuring brand and message consistency
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across different teams and countries to gather media insights, which includes partnering with country agency contacts and supporting the development of insightful media analytics which will help to inform future strategies.
• Compiling the daily media monitoring reports and cascading to internal stakeholders
• Collaborating with community partnership leads to identify opportunities to communicate about our community programs across geographies
• Knowledge and Skills :
• Proven experience in corporate communications, public relations, or media relations, ideally within a fast-growing or international organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create compelling content for various audiences and channels
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills; adept at working with cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams
• Experience in preparing and submitting entries for industry awards is highly desirable
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office essential and familiarity with media monitoring and PR tools preferred
• Required Education and Experience :
• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Business, Political Science or a related field
• Typically, 3+ years of communications experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Pay Range :
• $90,500 - $135,800
• Disclosure Statement :
• The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations.

From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.

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