Communications Senior Manager

When you join Verizon You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if theyre daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love - driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together - lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the V Team Life. This role will help drive Verizons communications, media relations, and strategic campaign approach on behalf of the Consumer team. You will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive PR and communications strategies to engage consumer audiences, enhance our brands reputation and promote Verizons best in class products and services. What youll be doing: Developing and implementing communication strategies that support Verizon Consumers business objectives, elevate the brand, and help drive the sales funnel. Cultivating and maintaining relationships with consumer, technology, and business media outlets and organizations. Creating compelling content, including innovative ways to tell a story via pitches, articles, partnerships, thought leadership and other innovative ways to tell a story. Planning and executing events, speaking engagements, etc. that engage key stakeholder audiences. Collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure an integrated approach to all campaigns, launches, and alignment of messaging and initiatives across the organization. Being a partner to a top notch consumer communications team and leading PR agency partners to create and execute plans that drive business results. Serving as communications counsel to senior leadership as needed. What were looking for: Youll need to have: Bachelors degree or four or more years of work experience. Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training. Willingness to travel. Even better if you have one or more of the following: Background in consumer, entertainment, technology, and consumer packaged goods PR. Skilled communication skills with a deep understanding of consumer PR and communications, how to engage and connect the narrative across various stakeholders, including consumer, employee and investors, and a proven track record of success in media and client relations. Written, oral, and presentation skills. Proven track record of developing and implementing integrated communications plans that go beyond traditional public relations. Willingness to work under pressure on multiple projects simultaneously, while meeting deadlines and delivering quality consistently. Effective communication skills for all levels of an organization. If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet every "even better" qualification listed above. Where youll be working In this hybrid role, youll have a defined work location that includes work from home and a minimum eight assigned office days per month that will be set by your manager. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Equal Employment Opportunity Were proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.

Created: 2025-01-24