Support key functional leaders to provide strategic communications counsel and support, including directing internal communication initiatives that support safety, quality, operational excellence, quality compliance, and overall employee engagement and retention.
Support functional leaders to manage, develop content and support the execution of town hall meetings
Partner with functional leaders to support annual focus weeks and campaigns, providing counsel and developing a communications strategy to ensure successful engagement
Support leaders by producing and executing on communication plans around organizational changes, realignments, and other change-related initiatives.
Mentor junior members of the Global Communications Team
Perform other duties as needed, based on business need
Produce compelling and relevant multi-channel stories, rooted in our company purpose, priorities and values
Work with Communications Team in helping to build West’s reputation in the industry and as an employer of choice through the research and drafting of corporate award submissions.
Develop presentations and other corporate materials, utilizing creative design aligned with West branding, to effectively convey key information, narrate engaging corporate stories and build stronger brand identity
Support Communications Team in ensuring a cadence of engaging global and cross functional content on IntraWest
Devise and execute communication strategies that effectively utilize company internal digital channels
Work closely with Digital and Transformation and site leadership teams to support and maintain high adoption and impactful messaging through our West Alert System
Partner with Global Comms Team to schedule and create corporate communications content on company social media channels and blog
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Communications (PR), Marketing Communications or Journalism required
Work Experience
Minimum 10 years Relevant communications experience with track record of increasing responsibilities required
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Top tier writing skills
Management of strategic PR and internal communications programs in partnership with integrated marketing programs
Ability to remain focused, connected and driven in a remote working environment
Budget management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Able to comply with the company’s safety and quality policy at all times
Physical Requirements
Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to life, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Additional Requirements
Office environment
Must be flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Must be able to work independently and be a strong team player