Senior Global Communications Manager
Dentons, Canada
Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Global Communications Manager. This position will report to the Global Chief Communications Officer and interface with key stakeholders and teams to focus on employee engagement and external media storytelling to enhance the Dentons brand.
Why Dentons:
Dentons is the world's largest global law firm. We are a truly global, polycentric firm with offices in 80+ countries. We are uniquely global and deeply local.
This role supports our communications activities across the Firm at the Global level, advancing Firmwide strategic priorities. The role is multi-faceted and intersects executive, internal, external, and crisis communications.
Key Responsibilities:
· Strategically oversee a variety of global internal communications materials, vehicles and processes, including extensive writing, editing, and management.
· Develop and manage multiple, complex content streams for regular internal communications and external PR efforts, interfacing with people across every region of the Firm, and the media.
· Research and draft internal and external announcements.
· Manage various regular internal communications to help Firm leadership communicate effectively, articulate key priorities and enhance firm-wide engagement.
· Identify and pursue new channels (both internal and external) of communications to engage key audiences in an effort to support the Firm’s overall goals.
· Coordinate global projects, serving as a key liaison with Brand, Digital, Marketing and Business Development teams.
· Lead on global growth, ESG and leadership communications.
· Support major integrated global marketing campaigns through development and execution of communications plans.
· Compose internal and external communications from leadership, including combinations and new initiative communications.
· Write and promote thought leadership articles (e.g. Opinion Editorials) for senior leaders.
· Maintain editorial oversight of global portal content.
· Help drive media relations initiatives.
· Provide oversight for crisis communications globally and across individual regions as needed.
About You:
· Significant previous experience in global communications within a corporate/highly matrixed/professional services organization
· Experience in internal and external communications across a broad spectrum of channels.
· Demonstrable ability to produce high quality international communications with impeccable attention to detail, with impactful results.
· Ability to thrive whilst working under pressure, be comfortable with ambiguity, and be able to multi-task
· Creative approach to developing and implementing strategic communications plans across regions and groups.
· Proven track record in stakeholder engagement at all levels, with the ability to inform, influence and engage
· Proven experience of researching and writing stories and utilizing a mix of communication channels to promote thought leadership
· Strong project management experience with extensive and complex review processes.
Diversity amp; Inclusion
Essential to our success as a global law firm is our ability to attract and retain the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. We want a work environment where everyone can reach their potential and we have an inclusive culture which respects individual differences.
We undertake and support a number of internal and external initiatives aimed at increasing diversity within the profession. We welcome you to learn more about diversity and inclusion at Dentons.
Equal Opportunities
Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and support those in the workplace who have a disability.
Reward and Recognition
Remuneration and benefits package will reflect the country where the candidate is hired.
Benefits
Work from home