Marketing Specialist- CB10646

Communications Manager - Executive Communications

The primary function is to provide communications support to the president of Avnet Technology Solutions, Americas. This support includes working with the president to write speeches, letters, e-mails, and other communications/correspondence; develop audio and video scripts, monitor taping sessions, and direct editing of raw footage; develop PowerPoint presentations; and provide additional support as directed by the president.

In addition to supporting the president, this person will provide writing and editing support, including employee communications; marketing collateral materials and sales tools such as flyers, brochures, FAQs, presentations, and newsletters; and other projects as directed by the manager of Marketing Communications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
â?¢Proficiency in writing and editing of wide range of communications deliverables, with an emphasis on speechwriting and the ability to adapt writing style to that of others.
â?¢Ability to interact with senior executives.
â?¢Knowledge of current marketing/business theory.
â?¢Excellent listening, probing, and speaking skills.
â?¢Advanced Microsoft Word and PowerPoint skills.
â?¢Experience with Photoshop a plus.
â?¢Ability to travel 30% of time.

Work Experience:
â?¢Seven to 10 years of experience in providing executive communications support.
Skills & Knowledge:
Familiarity working with executives to draw out key messages for communications
Organizational and time management skills

Work experience requirements:
3-4 years experience developing executive level communications
2-3 years experience working with the media and creating press releases

Education & Certification Requirements
Bachelorâ??s degree in English or equivalent experience
REQUIREMENTS
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop executive level communications for customers, employees and suppliers
Create and execute against an annual communication schedule for IBM division executives
Write all speeches for IBM division executives
Serve as the liaison between the IBM division and ATS for press coverage
Identify and develop all IBM related press releases for the division
Manage tight deadlines for the development and approval of communications and PR on a weekly basis