At Slalom, personal connection meets global scale. Our vision is to enable a world in which everyone loves their work and life. We help organizations of all kinds redefine what's possible, give shape to the future-and get there. The Communications Manager role plays a pivotal part in shaping and executing communication strategies to effectively engage stakeholders, clients, and the broader community.
What You'll Do:
Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies to support organizational goals and initiatives.
Craft compelling messaging and narratives tailored to various audiences, including clients, employees, partners, and the public.
Manage internal and external communication channels, including but not limited to newsletters, websites, social media platforms, and press releases.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of messaging and consistency in brand voice and image.
Proactively identify communication opportunities and potential risks, and develop mitigation plans accordingly.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with media outlets, journalists, and industry influencers to enhance the organization's visibility and reputation.
Lead crisis communication efforts, providing timely and transparent communication to internal and external stakeholders as needed.
Monitor and analyze communication metrics to assess the effectiveness of communication strategies and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
Provide guidance and support to team members and stakeholders on communication best practices and protocols.
What You'll Bring:
Proven experience in developing and executing communication strategies in a corporate or agency environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information into clear and compelling messages.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Proficiency in digital communication tools and platforms, including social media management tools, content management systems, and analytics tools.
Strategic mindset with a focus on driving results and achieving organizational objectives through effective communication.
Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Creative thinking and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing communication challenges.
Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in communications roles, with demonstrated expertise in strategic communication planning and execution.
About Us
Slalom is a modern consulting firm focused on strategy, technology, and business transformation. Over 40 markets around the world, Slalom'steams have the flexibility to move fast and do what's right. They are backed byregional innovation hubs, a global culture of collaboration, and partnerships with the world's top technology providers. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Seattle, Slalom has organically grown to over 14,000 employees. Slalom has been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For five years running and is regularly recognized byemployees as a best place to work. Learn more at slalom.com.
At Slalom, our vision is to create a thriving, inclusive, and diverse global team where people love their work, love working together, and are learning and growing every day. I&DE is not just something we do, but rather who we are as a company. Our overall I&DE strategy is embedded in our greater People Strategy to ensure continuity and presence across all our markets and teams.
We lead with inclusion and believe that all our employees should feel understood, included, connected and safe. We're committed to a diverse workforce at all levels, and we view diversity broadly (gender, race/ethnicity, disability, background, geography, thinking, working styles, etc.). Equity is our responsibility and our North Star.
Learn more about our commitments to ID&E as well as our Corporate Social Responsibility commitments at Slalom.com.
Compensation and Benefits
Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that includemeaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. We also offer yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being-related expenses, as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance.
Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For this position, the pay range is $60/hour to $70/hour. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.
EEO and Accommodations
Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process. We will accept applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected for the position.
