Communications Manager II

at Clearwater Paper Corporation in Lewiston, Idaho, United States

Job Description

Description

Where you will work (Strong preference for this person to currently live in the Spokane, Washington or Lewiston, ID areas or within 60 minutes of either.)
NO RELOCATION IS CURRENTLY BEING OFFERED
Clearwater Paper stands out as a premier independent supplier of paperboard packaging products to North American converters. Corporate Headquarters is in Spokane, Washington, our corporate team works to support our operations while creating a thriving environment for employees and customers alike,
Working and living in Spokane has great benefits! You will enjoy our collaborative office space, regular team and community events and a city known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreation.
Guided by our core values of commitment, collaboration, communication, courage and character, we create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to do their best work.
What you will do
This role will partner with the SVP, HR & Corporate Affairs to develop and implement a comprehensive internal and external communications strategy that engages employees and supports the company's business objectives. This includes creating and delivering financial, safety, HR and sustainability messages across a variety of media channels.
This role will collaborate with both corporate and mill teams to ensure communication materials and tactics are effective for diverse employee audiences. This role will also oversee external communications, including managing social media and the company website, developing public relations and marketing materials, and contributing to the annual Sustainability Report. Throughout all work, ensure consistent messaging and adherence to company brand standards for all stakeholders.
Internal communications and Business Support
Develop and implement communication strategies to support the business and engage employees.
Partner with colleagues across the organization to identify key messages, determine timing, and select the most effective communication channels.
Manage all corporate internal communications including editing, publishing, and distributing print, digital, and online content such as leadership messages, newsletters, and email announcements.
Edit and review various documents and communications to ensure effective, consistent and concise use of language to convey corporate messaging.
Provide tool kits (talking points, presentations, flyers, newsletter articles) to mill managers and HR leaders
Oversee quality, accuracy and usability of the Company's SharePoint site.
Collaborate with HR on employee value proposition and talent acquisition materials, annual benefits enrolment and other HR initiatives.
Support mill communications and collaborate with mill HR staff to develop communications strategies that are effective with hourly employees.
External Communications
Develop and implement an external communications strategy aligned with company goals.
Collaborate with Marketing, EHS, and other departments to identify opportunities and craft compelling stories for key external audiences including customers, operating communities, media, and government officials.
Manage the company's social media presence. preparing and scheduling content that aligns with corporate communication strategy and policy.
Monitor social media performance, trach reach and engagement metrics and recommend improvements.
Coordinate routine updates to the company website, coordinating with a third-party agency to implement changes.
Support the creation of public relations materials, including press releases, presentations, and other external communications.
Assist with government affairs activities in states where the company operates.
Contribute to the development and production of the annual Sustainability Report.
Key Competencies & Attributes
Strategic thinker: ability to align communication goals with the overall vision and goals the company. Can effectively identify the best channels, methods, and tools to reach internal and external target audiences and measure the impact of communication efforts.
Excellent and professional command of the English language. Can produce clear, concise, and compelling content for different purposes and platforms, such as newsletters, press releases, blogs, social media, reports, and presentations. Can also proofread and revise own and others' work to... For full info follow application link.

Clearwater Paper is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a drug free workplace. It is our policy to seek and employ the best qualified employees and to provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees and to administer all of our employment policies in a manner that will not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, on-the-job injuries, or any other legally protected status.