Honeywell Senior Director External Communications 

United States 

357738834

The ideal candidate will have outstanding written and verbal communications skills, with a thorough understanding of digital and social communications channels and how to leverage them. This individual will need to meet the needs of a varied set of stakeholders and be comfortable in a dynamic environment with rapidly shifting priorities and some level of ambiguity.

• Develop global media and public affairs programs that are strongly linked to business strategy and performance requirements.
• Develop and execute public relations strategies to drive top-tier media coverage and visibility to further the company’s reputation.
• Develop thought leadership programs and narratives aligned with the overall Honeywell positioning and trending news topics/issues.
• Direct, align and manage PR agency work, measuring success through key performance indicators across a variety of channels, including top-tier media and premier speaking forums.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key reporters/media and manage media inquiries and interview requests. \
• Partner on message development and provide media training and coaching as appropriate for key executive spokespeople.
• Lead communications planning, message development and PR plan execution for issues, crises, M&A and other strategic transactions, managing reputational risk.
• Partner with Honeywell ESS Customer Marketing team to increase brand awareness and support integrated campaigns.
• Work with appropriate businesses, functions, and government relations on crisis and issues management.
• Oversee media measurement and monitoring to stay abreast of the industry and sustainability landscape; evolve public relations strategies based on data and insights.
• Oversee and develop content for press releases, bylined articles, key messages, media statements, Q&A documents, and briefings.
• Lead, coach and develop public relations team.
• Ability to travel 10 - 15% of the time.

Success Factors:

Proven track record of results in external relations (particularly in earned media), change communications and issues/crisis communications.

Experience developing relationships with reporters/media, pitching news stories/ideas, managing media inquiries and serving as a media spokesperson.

Strong (AP style) writing skills, with ability to develop clear, concise messages that align closely with corporate messaging.

Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to present effectively to senior management.

The ability to think strategically, provide communications counsel, and assist in developing plans to drive results.

Ability to identify issues proactively and execute actions to eliminate or minimize their potential impact.

Excellent project management and the ability to simultaneously prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Advanced understanding of the complex legislative, regulatory, and political environment related to energy, energy transition, and sustainability issues.

Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in a related field such as journalism or communications.

At least 15 years of demonstrated successful experience in developing, implementing, and measuring communications and public relations plans and programs.

5+ years’ experience in managing people

• JOB ID: HRD236195
• Category: Communications
• Location: 855 S Mint St,Charlotte,North Carolina,28202,United States
• Exempt