PR - Communications Manager

CITY/STATE: Gainesville/Jacksonville TYPE: Full Time, Employee CATEGORY: Business/Strategic Management REFERENCE CODE: 6874 Fast paced, innovative, energizing. These are a few words to describe the exciting work environment Cox Communications creates in the many communities we serve. Beyond focusing on customers and communities, we are committed to treating our employees with integrity, dignity, and respect. In return, we expect our folks to be team players while making individual contributions, to continue learning and developing, and to try innovative ways of doing business. At Cox Communications, diversity is a critical part of our culture, values and business operations. This diversity of people, products and partners naturally stimulates a diversity of perspectives, which helps create an enviable company culture and enhance the growth and vitality of all Cox stakeholders. We invite you to explore what we have to offer. PR - Communications Manager Gainesville/Jacksonville Description:Responsible for building and maintaining a positive image and reputation for Cox with key constituents by expertly managing communication strategies. Implement employee communications programs to ensure that employees understand and support key business strategies to help build strong employee morale and retention, and showcase employee behaviors that contribute to Cox's success. Will contribute in the tactical areas of media relations, community relations, government affairs, product communications, competitive positioning, and crisis communications; as well as other duties assigned by the VP of Field Public Affairs. Candidates with the following skills will be highly considered: Mastery skills in developing enterprise-wide communication plans. Developed multiple communication vehicles to support internal and external communications i.e.-newsletters, blogs, and video messages. Strategic Communications (Internal and External), Public Relations Planning, and Analytical skills.1-Serve as principal spokesperson for Cox to local media, community and government officials; 2-Create and Implement activities that promote company visibility, building a strong company image, and increase public awareness and consumer propensity to do business with Cox. 3-Build strong proactive relationships with local media to help generate positive media coverage and mitigate potentially negative coverage. 4-Provide communications counsel to corporate and system senior management on a daily basis, helping to enhance the company's operational success by applying proactive and reactive communications strategy and sensibility to wide-ranging issues and initiatives (including managing and averting crisis). 5-Oversee external community relations activities that provide valuable support to important local causes and organizations; help support a positive company image as a strong community partner; support the company's business goals; and showcase/raise awareness of Cox's residential and commercial products. Community Relations activities should align closely with corporate strategies and programs, while still reflecting the diversity and individual needs of the local community. 6-Manage local programming and TV production operations to provide unique, exclusive programming for Cox customers; showcase Cox's strong localism; distinguish Cox from its competitors; support community causes through the strategic contribution of airtime; and generate profit and commercial business relationships. 7-Manage employee communications programs to ensure that employees understand and support key business strategies. Through strategic internal communications programs, help building strong employee morale and retention, and showcase employee behaviors that contribute to Cox's success. 8-Collaborate closely with marketing, ad sales and other departments to ensure alignment of strategies and initiatives for maximum benefit and ROL. 9-Create PR programs that positively position Cox's residential and commercial services to current and potential customers and align closely with marketing campaigns, using communications tools and practices, reinforce the competitive advantages and overall value of Cox's products. Maintain relationships with cable networks and other vendors to develop and execute events and programs that promote Cox services in the community. 10-Manage relationships with local franchise authorities, elected officials and other public opinion leaders to maintain the company's positive image among this important constituency, while ensuring a favorable political climate for Cox. 11-Long-term strategic communications planning responsibility. 12-System level roles may be more tactical and corporate roles may be more strategic. 13-Participates in longer term planning. For a full Job Description please got to www.cox.com/coxcareer Do an advance search for Gainesville, FLQualifications:Candidates with the following skills will be highly considered: Mastery skills in developing enterprise-wide communication plans. Developed multiple communication vehicles to support internal and external communications i.e.-newsletters, blogs, and video messages. Strategic Communications (Internal and External), Public Relations Planning, and Analytical skills.Typical Training / Experience - Typically requires BS/BA in related discipline. Junior-Level Professional, seasoned in the industry. TV Production experience or some form of education or training in production is a plus. Minimum 3-5years experience in related field.Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceMedical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tution Assistance, Paid Pension, Relocation Assistance, Discounted ServicesJob Location: Gainesville, FLJob Number: 28156Company URL: http://www.cox.com/CoxCareer/Company Profile:For more information about Cox please go to our website at www.cox.com