Communications Manager
Los Angeles, United States
International – North America /
Permanent, Full Time /
Hybrid
· Exciting cross-functional role in a deeply commercial and purpose led organization
· Flexible hybrid Work Options + 4 weeks Annual Leave + 7 days Sick Leave + Medical Insurance
· Personal Development Plans and Fund + Internal Coaching Programs + Subsidized Study
This role is based in Santa Monica, Los Angeles.
Who we are:
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) works with some of New Zealand's most innovative and forward-thinking companies, helping them grow internationally. Our people are based in 50 offices, working across 24 time zones and 40 languages to support New Zealand businesses in over 100 countries.
We’re looking for a versatile Communications Manager to join our North America team in Los Angeles (Santa Monica). Someone who is excited by the opportunity to tell the story of New Zealand’s world-leading enterprises and transformative industries, from innovative technologies to premium foods, sustainable consumer goods, and much more.
What you'll be doing:
· Define NZTE’s communications strategy for the North America region (USA & Canada) across multiple industry sectors.
· Lead creative storytelling for regional projects or campaigns, collaborating with the wider Marketing and Communications team.
· Develop and execute internal and external communications to support New Zealand exporters’ growth across the region.
· Guide communications and messaging for regional leaders and trade representatives, including newsletters and speeches.
· Foster media relationships and oversee vendor agencies to ensure brand alignment and quality.
· Support the wider Regional Marketing and Communications team in planning and executing sector campaigns and events (Role will report to the North America region’s Head of Marketing, Communications & Solutions).
· Partner and liaise with counterparts from other regions on behalf of the North America team.
What you'll need to be successful:
· 5+ years of experience in Marketing, PR or Corporate Communications roles.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail
· Ability to define and execute communications strategy with and without agency support.
· Experience across a variety of industries in North America.
· Ability to adapt quickly to the messaging needs of new industries or subsectors.
· Bonus points for experience working as part of a global team
Why you’ll love working here:
NZTE is a team of passionate professionals. Our environment encourages constant learning, having brave conversations, intellectual challenge and honesty. We know that life isn’t all about work and so we like a bit of flexibility and a lot of fun!
We believe New Zealand is good for the world. A country embracing its diverse landscapes and even greater diversity of its people. At NZTE it’s all about the people. We’re deeply connected to the diversity of our people across the globe and embrace how that drives our organization and the country forward.
We also get access to benefits including (further detail on our organizational culture can be found here ):
· Flexible working arrangements – mixture of working from home and the office
· Wide range of internal learning and development opportunities including having access to a highly rated internal coaching programme.
What’s next:
Applications for this role close 9am PDT 14 May 2024
You must have the legal right to work in the US via a green card or US citizenship to apply for this role. We are unable to accept any other type of work authorization.
Please note that salary for this role is influenced by local market expectations, an indicative salary for the role is; $111,000 - $125,000 base plus paid parking and a medical insurance plan, including dental and vision coverage.
We believe New Zealand is good for the World. New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is an equal opportunity employer. At NZTE it is all about our people and we seek diversity of thought; we welcome and encourage you to apply regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, neurodiversity, or disability. If we need to make specific accommodations in any part of the interview process, please note this in your application.
