Primary Function: Develops the GTI brand image and corporate vision for internal and external communications. Benchmarks, develops, and implements a communication strategy that is recognized as world class.
- Description of Responsibilities: Develops corporate communication strategy for future growth and continuous improvement, including developing world class communications infrastructure (i.e. communications intranet/internet, message boards, newsletters, etc)
- Develops timely and effective communication processes using Lean tools
- Benchmarks best in class communications organizations and provides a framework for communications that enables each department to communicate effectively
Organization Transformation-Changes
- Serves as team member for change management/communications that support growth initiatives
Coordinates communications that support the implementation of growth initiatives
Shareholders/Customers
Supports the development of shareholder communications that are primarily focused on our Strategy & Culture
- Develops and communicates GTI brand image, ensures consistency across organization.
- Creates annual report for shareholders
Employee Communication
- Develops employee communication strategy/plan that incorporates all significant messaging and changes that will impact our team members throughout the year
- Supports the development of key messages to support significant HR initiatives to ensure alignment with overall message strategy and tone
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- Visits local sites to coordinate communication strategies, including assisting in developing management communication skills and capacity.
- Provides guidance and direction to ensure communications are strategic, accurate, relevant and reflect a tone/style consistent with GrafTech culture.
External Communication
- Serves as a contact for press and media relations
- Creates a protocol for press release generation and approval, internally and externally
- Maintenance of Crisis Communications Plan and member f Crisis Communications Team
Knowledge / Skills / Experience:
¨ Four year college degree is required. Journalism or Organization Communication degree preferred.
¨ 6 - 10 years experience in a role primarily focused on developing communications.
¨ Excellent written and verbal communication skills (writing sample required).
¨ Enjoys writing and developing presentations.
¨ Project management experience with small-to-medium projects.
¨ Enjoys working in a fast paced and changing environment.
¨ Ability to develop high quality communications under tight deadlines.
¨ Communication strategy development expertise (e.g., stakeholder analysis, recommendations, message development, medium recommendations, etc.)
We offer a competitive salary (including incentive program) and benefits package commensurate with experience and the opportunity to join a well-established organization. If you thrive in a challenging environment and have a proven track record in achieving results, come join our worldwide organization.
Must be legally qualified to work under the Immigration Reform & Control Act.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V
