Senior Communications Partner

As a Senior Communications Partner, you will support the execution of internal and external communications with leaders from across PPG, and with members of PPG’s communications, marketing, community and government affairs teams in our global Traffic Solutions business. The incumbent will deliver professional, responsive, and detailed support to the business to meet organizational expectations and requests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting development of communications strategy and distribution of all internal and broad-impacting business content to employees.
• Conducting professional execution of internal and external communications activities, including writing, editing, and proofreading of employee messages, news releases, media pitches, talking points, and website copy.
• Working with product management to determine external communications surrounding products and innovations via paid, owned, shared and earned.
• Positioning PPG as the authoritative voice on traffic and roadway markings via ongoing, innovative earned media/PR activities.
• Mining for stories and contributing approved content to corporate communications channels, including PPG Today and PPG Global.
• Building and managing relationships with internal partners and key media contacts and sharing relevant information in order to secure positive coverage.
• Globally growing and strengthening relationships with key elected officials through effective communication to help protect and strengthen PPG’s business and operations.
• Leading trade show booth strategy, design and messaging.
• Implementing use of measurement and metrics to deliver value and ensure positive business impact.
• Managing creation and execution of podcasts and video content.
• Preparing executive talking points, as needed.
• Supporting creation of digital strategy and integration of current website to PPG.com.
• Supporting social media strategy and post development/digital story telling.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in marketing communications, advertising, corporate communications, public relations, media relations, brand marketing, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading and implementing internal and external communications campaigns.
• Experience in a public relations/advertising agency or a large, global organization is preferred.
• Design/video editing skills are a plus!
• Must be proficient in the English language (verbal and written).
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations or a related field preferred.
• Ability to work on-site in Greensboro, NC and Pittsburgh, PA for events, production, etc.