Manager, Corporate Communications Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of manager, corporate communications. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for communications and media relations support, including media training, to key subject matter experts on food innovation and nutrition across the company.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Comfort working with executives and other more senior level employees
• Effective project/product management
• Web development resource and process management
• Understanding of key IT/ Web Development concepts and processes
• Proficient in SharePoint and other web applications (Content Management System)
• Proficient in technical specification documentation and requirements gathering
• Proficient in wireframe and prototype software
• End user/stakeholder research and analysis

In response to your job posting for manager, corporate communications, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for media landscape analyses and media overview reports of trends, topics, influencers, and outlets to support proactive and reactive campaigns and messaging.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong understanding of blogger and influencer relations and social media best practices
• Graduates of social communication or Political Sciences
• Experience in strategic internal communications - driving awareness and understanding leading to engagement, productivity enhancement and improved company performance
• Prior knowledge in defense industry or military experience preferred
• Experience in executive image building and coaching
• Experience in winning the confidence of executive leadership, peers and team on communications strategy
• Experience in managing complex communications issues and opportunities
• Expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator and Final Cut Pro

I would like to submit my application for the manager, corporate communications opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for the CEO and Executive Leadership Team with strategic counsel and advice on media, corporate and crisis communications, and internal communications issues.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Have managed agencies across EMEA and staff from various EMEA cultures, backgrounds and language skills
• Deep understanding of the impact technology can have on the world around us passion for, and understanding of, diversity and inclusion related topics
• Experience managing all aspects of executive communications strategy (speeches, presentations, ) and execution including oversight on sensitive issues and crises
• Firm grasp and relationships with Chicago media with relevant political, business, travel and lifestyle media
• Proven track record in handling multiple priorities and stakeholders and working with team members across various office geographies
• Proficiency with social media platforms and capturing appropriate content (video, photography)
• Experience in a communications and/or public relations department
• Firm grasp and relationships with Washington DC print and broadcast media with relevant political, business, travel and lifestyle media

I am excited to be applying for the position of manager, corporate communications. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for periodic advocacy updates through social media tools including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, state advocacy blogs, etc.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Prior experience in infrastructure, software or IoT
• Exceptional communicator, writer and advisor
• Strong Social Media background and skills
• Innovative and creative thinker who delivers results tied to business objectives
• Editorial relationships with entertainment trade and business press
• Technology industry-specific PR experience preferred
• Career history demonstrates effective application and understanding of transformational leadership and a clear progression from effective individual contributor to skilled manager/influencer
• Self-directed and proactive, with strong project management, detail orientation, time management and follow-up skills

I am excited to be applying for the position of manager, corporate communications. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for media relations support to engage with local news outlets across the country, and build ongoing relationships with reporters, bloggers and key influencers as well as assist in maintaining the Company’s online news room and blog.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Internal communications strategy and execution, including identifying current channels and activities that work well and opportunities for new internal communications activities and improvements to the staff Intranet
• Strong communication/engagement experience with a track record in delivery of digital/social in the corporate communication sphere for a complex organisation
• Strong understanding of web video content
• Well-developed research and analytic capabilities, superior problem solving and creative thinking skills
• Experience leading and managing SEO/SEM and a knowledge of UX/UI design HTML/CMS platforms
• Solid knowledge of website analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Omniture, WebTrends
• Entrepreneurial spirit, strong conceptual thinking, and a passion for bringing stories to life through engaging content and visual formats
• Record of delivering content across various channels