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IBM is seeking an experienced and motivated external communications professional with the right experience, expertise and enthusiasm to join the Corporate Affairs team and focus on building IBM’s reputation and driving increased market awareness, in Americas.

Based in Austin or New York City, the successful candidate will independently apply their communications skills and best practices to help drive and execute external communications initiatives within US markets and more broadly across the Americas team. 

 

Vaša vloga in odgovornosti

Working closely with the wider Americas communications team, the successful candidate will collaborate with multiple and diverse internal and external stakeholders including clients, partners, subject matter experts, business leaders, journalists, influencers and employees to help tell the IBM story.

 

The role requires:

·      strong written and verbal communication and social media skills

·      business acumen and a growth-oriented, resourceful mindset

·      a strong understanding of the technology industry and the Americas media landscape;

·      the ability to build communications strategies that reach intended audiences and directly advance pre-determined objectives, while collaborating effectively and serving as a trusted advisor with partners, stakeholders and leadership to determine the best course of action.  

The chosen candidate will operate in a flexible and thriving in-office environment, working collaboratively with the marketing, communications, and CSR teams. 

Core Responsibilities include: 

·       Progressing external communications earned media initiatives, client and ecosystem storytelling across the United States and more broadly within the Americas.

 

  • Fostering strong, collaborative relationships to team with colleagues on fast-breaking developments and longer-term market awareness opportunities.
  • Understanding the US Media landscape and IBM’s key target audiences to develop and execute, in collaboration with IBM Business Units as well as with outside agencies, effective and impactful external communications strategies, activities and plans. 
  • Working hand-in-hand with IBM Americas spokespeople and subject matter experts to progress client stories, thought leadership and information that supports external positioning, as well as internal engagement and pride.
  • Taking a data driven approach to media relations: Work with colleagues to analyze audiences, engagement and results to understand strategic positioning, key messages and impact of activities. Ability to flexibly and resourcefully evolve activities and tactics where needed.
  • Developing a deep understanding of the IBM Americas business and technology portfolio, alongside how we partner with sales and marketing to build external communications initiatives that help drive IBM’s overall strategy and growth initiatives.
  • Translating complex technical concepts into engaging content for all audiences.
  • Efficiently handling multiple projects, communications and competing priorities with an agile, dynamic prioritization mindset. 

 

 

Zahtevana izobrazba
Srednješolska diploma/GED
Zaželena izobrazba
Diploma prve stopnje
Zahtevano strokovno in tehnično znanje
  • 5-7 years experience in media relations campaign deployment. Proven results in external communications planning and deployment. 
  • Ability to operate and communicate in complex, multistakeholder, and multicultural environments – which takes effective collaboration with peers at the country, regional, and global levels, to help build, contribute to and execute creative and impactful external communications plans.
  • Strong writing and storytelling capability with a passion for breaking down complex topics into consumable, understandable and applicable content, including client-facing content, news releases, media pitches, bylines, visual presentations, digital assets, etc.
  • Deep understanding of the United States media landscape, with a focus on high-impact regional media.
  • Efficient and effective project manager that can work fast while maintaining high quality and accuracy to meet deadlines.
  • Collaborative, highly organized team player who is enthusiastic about partnering across teams.
  • Positive can-do attitude with ability to use creativity and judgement when clearing obstacles; innovation around solutions; perseverance to fail fast and see it through success.
  • Curious, outcomes-focused learner who quickly develops an understanding of a wide range of subjects, and understands and applies feedback.
  • Creative thinker who innovates and can develop and execute new, effective ways of communicating.Knowledgeable about broader external communications trends and how different mediums are evolving.
  • Self-Starter / Entrepreneurial mindset. Proactively identifying new opportunities and risks, and independently determining and advising on best communications approaches.

Growth minded and willing to adjust ways of working and communication approaches based on current business needs and results. 

Excellent verbal and written English communications skills

Zaželeno strokovno in tehnično znanje
  • Direct experience with enterprise technology companies.
  • Strong cross-US media network
  • Fast, adaptable writer who is driven by a 24-hour turnaround mentality.
  • Media editorial planning and execution.
  • Experience with various tools and approaches to communications 
  • Agility and resilience communicating in a rapidly evolving environment.
  • Strategic communication and project management skills and ability to work on simultaneous high visibility projects.
  • Additional background in Executive and Social Media communications is an asset.
  • Preferred education: Bachelor's Degree. Consideration will be given to candidates with proven experience.
  • Spanish, Portugese or French language skills are an asset. .

Življenje v IBM-u

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

 

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

 

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

O IBM-u

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

 

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. 

 

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Podrobnosti o drugem ustreznem delovnem mestu

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

  • Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
  • Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
  • Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
  • Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
  • Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences


We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.


This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.