Marketing Communications Manager

MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER,

KORN/FERRY INTERNATIONAL

 

Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY) is a premier global provider of talent management solutions, with 89 offices in 38 countries. When recruiting our own employees, we apply the same exacting standards we use to identify and attract outstanding talent for our clients.

 

The selected Manager will be based in New York and focus on marketing and public relations objectives primarily for the firm’s Korn/Ferry Institute, the think-tank and thought leadership center for Korn/Ferry’s various businesses. The Manager will work closely with the Korn/Ferry Institute’s research team, business line senior-management, as well as Korn/Ferry Corporate. The ideal candidate will be responsible for helping to organize current thought leadership activities, whitepapers, etc. and should be knowledgeable about corporate websites and the integration of thought leadership activities into the Institute’s website. 

 

The Manager will have strong experience in writing, intellectual property and thought leadership distribution, media relations, marketing and corporate branding, preferably with a professional services firm, public relations agency or a large-scale international product/service company. He or she will possess excellent writing skills with specific focus on whitepapers, studies, press releases, presentations and internal communications. The Manager will also participate in corporate marketing initiatives as time permits. The Manager will handle multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently recognize internal client management.

 

The successful candidate will be expected to:

·         Increase awareness and recognition for Korn/Ferry’s intellectual property and thought-leadership initiatives

·         In concert with the line management, create an annual marketing plan for the Korn/Ferry Institute to ensure consistent, high-impact activities and messaging

·         Research and write important and impactful op-eds, thought pieces and speeches on a quick turnaround basis

·         Conceptualize and execute high-profile events that properly position Korn/Ferry and maintain a high profile for the firm in key markets

·         Establish strong relationships with key trade and industry-specific media

·         Develop and execute marketing strategies that continually strengthen the brand of Korn/Ferry and that are consistent with company guidelines

·         Ensure a consistent look, feel and tone to the firm’s communications materials

 

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree in marketing, journalism, business administration or related field

·         A minimum of three years experience in thought leadership, public relations, marketing or communications

·         Excellent ability to effectively create, compose and edit written materials

·         Strong project management

·         Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of constituencies

·         Media contacts and track record

 

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to global.marketing@kornferry.com with the subject line “Korn/Ferry Marcom Manager.�