FedEx Group
Overview
POSITION OVERVIEW: Responsible for internal and external communications including but not limited to the management of CEO’s communications, creating strategic communications/program management plans and researching industry trends. Coordinate communications efforts for FedEx Freight in conjunction with corporate priorities and culture.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Develop a communications platform for the FedEx Freight president and CEO; create content to support executive needs, such as talking points, presentations, speeches, video scripts, internal email communications, etc.
Write articles and video scripts for communications vehicles as identified
Develop press releases at the direction of department leadership
Proofread, edit and ensure communications are approved at all levels prior to execution
Serve as communications leader for team and business partners. Develop and sustain relationships with key business partners, team members, vendors, and/or key members of the media, local government, economic, civic and cultural organizations. May serve as company spokesperson.
Coordinate issuing communications and press releases to various audiences
Maintain editorial calendars for trade publications
Monitor, report and analyze media coverage on an on-going basis surrounding specific issues; manage media interviews
Ensure project records are maintained and adhere to production schedules and guidelines
Ensure consistent quality; serve on committees and task forces as appropriate
Handle issues in crisis communications; handle media inquiries
Assist with developing public relations strategy and planning, and provide strategic communications counsel
Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
Perform other duties as required
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, English or related field plus seven (7) years’ agency/in house public relations or communications experience; related master’s degree preferred
Experience in a corporate environment strongly preferred
Relationship management experience with external agencies, vendors, clients or business partners preferred
Communications planning and communications project management experience
Excellent organizational, creative and human relations skills
Proven communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Working knowledge of Adobe, Canva and social platforms
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and discretion
Governmental affairs experience preferred
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Depending on internal or external communications focus, other knowledge, skills and experience may be required
Working Conditions
Must be able to travel
Hours may vary due to operational need
Pay Transparency and EEO FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
Know Your Rights
Pay Transparency
If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please call 800-888-8252 or e-mail at ADAAssistance@freight.fedex.com.
FedEx Freight will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Essential duties and responsibilities
Develop a communications platform for the FedEx Freight president and CEO; create content to support executive needs, such as talking points, presentations, speeches, video scripts, internal email communications, etc.
Write articles and video scripts for communications vehicles as identified
Develop press releases at the direction of department leadership
Proofread, edit and ensure communications are approved at all levels prior to execution
Serve as communications leader for team and business partners. Develop and sustain relationships with key business partners, team members, vendors, and/or key members of the media, local government, economic, civic and cultural organizations. May serve as company spokesperson.
Coordinate issuing communications and press releases to various audiences
Maintain editorial calendars for trade publications
Monitor, report and analyze media coverage on an on-going basis surrounding specific issues; manage media interviews
Ensure project records are maintained and adhere to production schedules and guidelines
Ensure consistent quality; serve on committees and task forces as appropriate
Handle issues in crisis communications; handle media inquiries
Assist with developing public relations strategy and planning, and provide strategic communications counsel
Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
Perform other duties as required
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, English or related field plus seven (7) years’ agency/in house public relations or communications experience; related master’s degree preferred
Experience in a corporate environment strongly preferred
Relationship management experience with external agencies, vendors, clients or business partners preferred
Communications planning and communications project management experience
Excellent organizational, creative and human relations skills
Proven communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Working knowledge of Adobe, Canva and social platforms
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and discretion
Governmental affairs experience preferred
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Depending on internal or external communications focus, other knowledge, skills and experience may be required
Working Conditions
Must be able to travel
Hours may vary due to operational need
Pay Transparency and EEO FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
Know Your Rights
Pay Transparency
If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please call 800-888-8252 or e-mail at ADAAssistance@freight.fedex.com.
FedEx Freight will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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