Job Description:

Corporate Communications Manager:

Develop the internal communications strategy for senior leadership review approval and drive the day-to-day execution of the agreed to plan. Provide administrative coordination to support the FWEA training & development programs.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Communications Planning: Develop short and long term internal employee communications plans and facilitate plan alignment with the FWEA executive leadership team.
• Ensure strategy supports the broader culture, people and business strategy objectives
• Effectively reaches a broad based audience
• Drives consistency of messaging

Development & Execution of Internal Communications: Develop and manage the execution of various internal communications to support the agreed to plan.
• Create interest and drive clarity of messaging through appropriate communication channels/mediums
• Seek out and understand key business issues and translate to appropriate internal messages communicated through a variety of channels
• Develop the content and ensure the effective execution of regular internal comms programs (i.e. weekly news letter, town halls etc)
• Seek out new and inventive ways to support a robust internal communications strategy
Portal Content: Manage the upkeep and posting of assigned content on the FWEA portal.
Corporate Communications Liaison: Regional central point of contact with Australia based Corporate communications to coordinate logistics and execution of global message plans, annual earnings releases and/or other global business communications as needed.

Budget Management: Ensure the communications strategy is carried out on time and within budget. Continually seek ways to increase the impact of communications with a more efficient use of resources

Training & Development Communications: Provide the administrative/coordination support to the Training & Development programs to ensure the timely and accurate capture of enrolment data, program availability etc.


Other:
• Source, assess and manage vendors to support internal communications work (i.e. photography, video, AV etc.)
• Support the VP HR in a variety of culture and/or engagement initiatives as requested.
• Provide communications coaching/feedback to internal speakers in prep for large events

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, experience and/or abilities required.


• Bachelors degree in English, communications or some other related field
• 5+ years of PR or other communications related work in a business setting
• Excellent writing skills in a business setting
• Ability to utilize a variety of communication mediums to include strong usage of technology based tools
• Proven ability to work independently and professionally across functional and department lines
• Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp business concepts and translate into effective internal messages and employee communications
• Experience in managing the development and execution of messaging related to organizational change
• Strong project management, detail orientation and follow-up skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described below are representative to successfully perform the essential job functions. The following percentages are given in terms of an eight-hour workday. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


• Office environment
• Frequent use of phone, computer, digital camera and other communication tools
• Periodic travel to and from FWEA California sites

KEY RELATIONSHIPS (Who does the role interact with?)


• VP Human Resources
• Managing Director – Americas
• All other Executive Leadership team members for the Americas
• Australia based Corporate Communications leads
External
• Communications vendors (AV, Translation Services, Photographer etc)

KEY DECISION MAKING IN THIS ROLE: (What are the key decisions made in this role?)


• Identify communication vehicle options and determine the most appropriate for the planned use
• Assess the impact of messaging vs the planned intent and make recommendations on how to improve
• Identify ways to improve the efficiency of internal communications

KEY CHALLENGES IN ACHIEVING GOAL(S): (What are the key challenges faced by this role in meeting it’s goals/objectives)

• Accessing the right business information and translating to timely messages that drive priority behaviours and the performance culture
• Driving a robust internal communications strategy across a diverse work population (English and Spanish speaking)
• Engaging the Executive Leadership team at the right level in the right capacity to support the communications strategy

ABOUT FOSTER’S WINE ESTATES AMERICAS:
As a premium global beverage company conducting business across 150 countries, Foster's offers an exciting and diverse portfolio of career opportunities. Our people are innovative, passionate and energetic - working as one team with one high-performance culture.

Foster's is committed to creating an 'inspiring workplace' which attracts and retains highly skilled people. At Foster’s, we recognize and value employee diversity.
Don't let this great opportunity to work with a dynamic and energetic group of individuals pass you by, please apply now! EEO/AAP.

TO APPLY:
If you are interested in this position please apply online. Go to http://www.FWEAcareers.com to submit your resume and your salary requirements.

No relocation assistance avail or recruiters please.