Employee Communications Director jobs in Akron, OH

Employee Communications Director manages the development and implementation of all internal communication programs within an organization. Oversees the design and implementation of communication programs to support and reinforce organizational objectives and comply with regulations. Being an Employee Communications Director manages project deliverables and timelines. Ensures consistent messaging themes and effective content selections. Additionally, Employee Communications Director manages the collaboration with public relations or corporate communications teams to produce clear and consistent communications. Assists in evaluating and selecting vendors to provide support services. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Employee Communications Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be an Employee Communications Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Advanced Communication Representative - Employee Communications
  • FirstEnergy Corporate & Support Services
  • Akron, OH FULL_TIME
  • FirstEnergy at a Glance

    We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

    FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

    About the Opportunity

    This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [SC00]

    The Advanced, Employee Communications Representative is responsible for leading communications strategies and developing plans for the Operations group that support the company's strategy, engage employees and deliver measurable results.

    In this role, the ideal candidate is a strong writer and an advisor, working with leaders in Operations and colleagues across the company to drive key Operations initiatives. This person creates and delivers informative and engaging high-quality communications, effectively leveraging various internal channels. This person understands the communications needs of the business unit, tailors messages to various employee groups, identifies opportunities to connect with employees, recognizes potential challenges and proactively explores innovative solutions.

    The position reports to the Supervisor, Employee Communications, and works with peers to leverage content externally, as appropriate.

    Responsibilities include:

    • Working independently or as part of a team to develop clear, consistent and ongoing communications for business units to help increase employee engagement and understanding
    • Providing strategic input to business unit leaders regarding employee communications, including messaging and selection of appropriate communications channels
    • Developing and measuring engagement strategies to improve front-line communication effectiveness
    • Fostering productive working relationships with business units and subject matter experts
    • Proactively identifying issues before they occur and focus on finding an effective solution
    • Writing, editing and helping to coordinate internal content, working with other team members to facilitate development and distribution of content to all relevant channels
    • Shooting and editing videos to enhance employee engagement in company initiatives
    • Providing, on occasion, after hours and weekend support for major events, including significant outages, storms and other crisis situations

    Qualifications include:

    • Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or related discipline is required
    • 4-7 years professional work experience required
    • Energy industry experience helpful
    • Ability to take technical information and make it understandable for a broader audience
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Office 365, SharePoint)
    • Excellent written and verbal communications skills with a demonstrated competency in writing clear, persuasive, informative and compelling copy
    • Ability to engage with and influence senior executives and leadership teams
    • Expert written and verbal communication skills and ability to guide development of compelling content and storytelling
    • Experience working with tight deadlines, ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize work
    • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
    • Ability to develop effective working relationships with employees at all levels within the organization
    • Willingness to travel to other FirstEnergy locations, as needed, during crisis situations

    Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

    At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.

    Safety

    Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.

    Position Classification

    Exempt

    FirstEnergy Human Resources Team


    FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
    regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a
    disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.

     

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Advanced Communication Representative - Employee Communications
  • FirstEnergy Careers
  • Akron, OH FULL_TIME
  • FirstEnergy at a GlanceWe are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stron...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Director of Employee Experience
  • Psych360
  • Akron, OH FULL_TIME
  • The Opportunity:Psych360 has recently merged with MindCare Solutions, a leading provider of round-the-clock telepsychiatry and behavioral health services to hospitals, emergency departments, outpatien...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Director of Employee Experience
  • Psych360 / Mindcare Solutions
  • Akron, OH FULL_TIME
  • The Opportunity:Psych360 has recently merged with MindCare Solutions, a leading provider of round-the-clock telepsychiatry and behavioral health services to hospitals, emergency departments, outpatien...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Business Account Executive
  • Charter Communications
  • Fairlawn, OH FULL_TIME
  • Average target compensation $100k plus, with minimum commission guarantee JOB SUMMARY The Business Account Executive is responsible for selling primary and ancillary communications solutions to small ...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Call Center Sales Rep - $18 per Hour Plus Commission & Incentives
  • Charter Communications
  • Akron, OH FULL_TIME
  • Our agents earn an hourly base pay of $18.00 along with lucrative commission and incentives for a target hourly earnings of $26.19/hour or $54,471 annually. Top performers can earn $81,000, plus incen...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Business Development Executive
  • Environmental Design Group
  • Akron, OH
  • Job Overview We are seeking a qualified Business Development Executive to grow our four Innovation PODs throughout the o...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Development Director
  • American Heart Association
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Overview: As we celebrate our Centennial year, we invite you to join us in shaping the next century of impact. Be a rele...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Donor Engagement
  • Akron Community Foundation
  • Akron, OH
  • Position Description The Director of Donor Engagement is a full-time position that reports to the Vice President and Chi...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Domestic Abuse Case Manager- Sunday-Thursday 9am-5pm
  • Hope & Healing Survivor Resource Center
  • Akron, OH
  • Job Description Job Description Position Summary Provide case management, advocacy support, and community referrals to s...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Talent Acquisition Specialist
  • Famous Supply
  • Akron, OH
  • Famous Supply (www.famous-supply.com) specializes in HVAC, Plumbing, Industrial, Building Products, and Training. What b...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Administrative Assistant
  • PrideStaff
  • Akron, OH
  • Job Description Job Description Administrative Coordinator Pay Rate: $20.00 - $25.00 DOE Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm M-F Loca...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Catering Director - The University of Akron
  • Aramark
  • Akron, OH
  • Job Description The Assistant Catering Director is a leadership position which leads all aspects of catering solutions a...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Catering Director - The University of Akron
  • Aramark
  • Akron, OH
  • Job Description The Assistant Catering Director is a leadership position which leads all aspects of catering solutions a...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

Akron (/ˈækrən/) is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Summit County. It is located on the western edge of the Glaciated Allegheny Plateau, about 30 miles (48 km) south of Cleveland. As of the 2017 Census estimate, the city proper had a total population of 197,846, making it the 119th-largest city in the United States. The Greater Akron area, covering Summit and Portage counties, had an estimated population of 703,505. The city was founded in 1825 by Simon Perkins and Paul Williams, along the Little Cuyahoga River at the summit of the developing Ohio and...
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