Senior Communications Manager bei EDPNC

Description

Join Our Team as a Senior Communications Manager!

Are you a creative and dynamic communications professional ready to make an impact? Do you have a passion for crafting compelling narratives that attract businesses, talent, and opportunities to one of the most thriving states in the country? If you’re driven to tell stories that matter and lead strategic communications for an organization that shapes North Carolina’s economic landscape, then we want you to join the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) as our next Senior Communications Manager!

At the EDPNC, our most valuable resource is our people. We are committed to building a team that draws strength from a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We value everyone’s individual talents and contributions to our collective accomplishments. By setting our standards high, we aspire to success while creating positive results for our stakeholders and advancing our state’s economic well-being.

About the Role

The Senior Communications Manager oversees the development and implementation of communication strategies for the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) in support of our mission to attract businesses and talent to the state and provide expansion support to businesses already here. The position is responsible for the organization’s strategic communications across earned and owned channels, including public relations, social media, newsletters, and annual report.

The Senior Communications Manager works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders including communications officers at the NC Department of Commerce and the Office of the Governor to ensure unified, consistent, and timely messaging related to project announcements and promotion of the state and EDPNC functions.

The Senior Communications Manager leads the team in proactively identifying valuable and news-worthy opportunities to promote the work of the EDPNC and to enhance the state’s reputation as a great place to do business..

Requirements

What This Role Brings to EDPNC:

• Work collaboratively across the organization to maintain a cohesive public voice in all communications; develop messaging and content that supports the organization’s marketing strategy to promote the EDPNC and North Carolina brands.
• Provide communications and public relations support to the organization’s Business Development, Recruitment and Expansion teams, International Trade group, Investor Relations, and executive team and Board of Directors.
• Identify and capitalize on opportunities to promote the organization through media relations, initiative-taking story pitches, executive speaking engagements and presence at key industry events.
• Develop, write, and edit content, including but not limited to press releases and announcements, articles, reports, case studies and newsletters for both internal and external audiences, including web copy, ad supplements, bylined articles, letters, Op Eds, and interviews.
• Collaborate with national public relations agency, media partners and wire services to amplify EDPNC’s messages, both out-of-state and within North Carolina (as budget allows.)
• Manage EDPNC organic social media channels, posting timely project announcements and organization news; work with agency and internal EDPNC departments to develop content calendar.
• Lead development of EDPNC’s annual report, legislatively required organizational reports, updates to the Site Selection community, and other publications.
• Provide regular monitoring of media coverage of North Carolina and the EDPNC, as well as competitors. Share relevant articles, coverage, and industry developments with internal and external partners.
• Serve as the organization’s point-of-contact with members of the press; prepare proactive and reactive statements and talking points for key spokespersons within the organization; field public records requests and consult with legal counsel on compliance and response.
• Staff media interviews at major conferences and events in state and occasionally out of state, in tandem with EDPNC, business, and government spokespeople.
• Develop a network of relationships with communications leaders around the state, increasing the likelihood of early insight on partner organization news announcements and improving access for the utilization of media spokespeople from public and private sector organization partners.
• Develop and implement organizational policies and procedures for communicating on behalf of the organization; consult with executives to create effective communications around special situations and issues as they arise; maintain an up-to-date Crisis Communications Plan.
• Other duties as the supervisor deems necessary.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate communications and/or public relations required; economic development experience a plus.
• Experience in Cision, Muckrack or other public relations platform, CMS (WordPress) and social media platforms including HootSuite and LinkedIn required.

Competencies

• Superlative written and verbal communication skills, including presentation and public speaking experience.
• Commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality work with keen diligence and accuracy.
• High degree of professionalism; tactful; demonstrates mature judgment, discretion, and decisiveness.
• Customer service focus and behaviors; an initiative-taking, responsive and accountable collaborator; self-directed and comfortable operating independently.
• A problem solver: someone who thinks creatively, brings solutions, is adaptable and able respond to tough questions and issues with a plomb.
• A nose for news; ability to build relationships and spot news moments that could lead to national and international media coverage that will enhance perceptions of the state.
• Collaborative; attuned to the needs of a variety of stakeholders and audiences; proactively develops working relationships within the business and economic development communities.

Why Work with Us?

At EDPNC, we don’t just tell stories—we build futures. You’ll work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact the growth and prosperity of North Carolina. Plus, you’ll get to represent a state that is known for its innovation, business-friendly atmosphere, and exceptional quality of life. With an exciting mix of internal and external communications responsibilities, this is an ideal opportunity for someone ready to step into a leadership role and make a real difference.

Our Mission:

The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) is focused on recruiting new businesses to the state, supporting the needs of existing businesses, connecting exporters to global customers, helping small business owners get their start, and attracting tourists and visitors from all over the world.