Manager Communications in Houston, Texas

Company Description

About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.

www.veolianorthamerica.com

Job Description

Pay Rate: $100000 to a maximum of $120000 Per Year.

BENEFITS

Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time-off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Veolia, the world’s largest environmental service company, seeks a highly motivated business communications manager to support strategic internal and external communications for its fast-growing Sustainable Industries and Buildings division. The business helps industrial and commercial customers operate reliably while meeting their environmental and decarbonization goals, with a focus on building decarbonization, renewable energy, industrial water management and waste-to-energy projects.

In support to the Business Unit Leaders, based on the scope of the Communication Manager, the person is responsible for writing and producing informative and persuasive communications for internal and external audiences including articles, press releases, multimedia presentations, video and social media content. Also responsible for developing regular content for internal and external company websites and assures accuracy and consistency in all communications and documentation.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write, edit and proofread articles, reports, news releases, presentations, etc.

• Work with business leaders to write and update website and social media content. Design and create visual communications, presentations, videos and social media content.

• Develop/edit client- and public-facing materials.

• Support the day-to-day management and direction of vendor relationships related to communications tasks including writers, public relations agencies, and video producers/editors.

• Establish and maintain proactive approach to communications.

• Participate in strategic planning sessions for short- and long-term communications activities and make appropriate recommendations for content, strategy and media relations.

• Track and distribute written and electronic media coverage of company and company issues as necessary.

• Assist with media/communication training of select company leadership and/or other key personnel.

• Assist with video production projects related to communications and other initiatives.

• Support social media activities related to company participation in events and speaking opportunities.

• Supports media relations activities in North America; serves as spokesperson as necessary

• Develops press materials, news, social media content, etc.

• Provides crisis communications and media training support

• Supports internal employee communications

• Participates in development of employee communications for company intranet, company newsletter, and other targeted written and electronic initiatives

• Creates print and electronic communications (literature, publications, website, e-marketing)

• Develops technical and non-technical materials to support general activities, development, HR and external-facing community relations.

• Provide direct proactive and reactive crisis/day-to-day communications support to regional executives and project managers in the company’s municipal and commercial business

• Supports development, messaging and execution of community relations activities, including program development, measurement, and tactical support.

• Manages public events including news conferences, community-based events, media tours, facility tours, environmental and educational activities.

• Business development support as needed.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or public relations from an accredited university.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• A minimum of 5 years’ of communications experience

• Strong written and visual communication skills

• Comfort with digital communication and measurement tools

• Strong knowledge and understanding of the business activities for which the Manager Communication supports

• Knowledge of company policies and practices as well as methods, procedures and practices of the department to which assigned and of its relation with other departments of the company

• Ability to demonstrate initiative and tact

• Ability to maintain confidential information and treat it accordingly

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees or organization

• Strong background in management of multiple projects with different deadlines

• Ability to self-direct with limited supervision

• Strong computer skills, including experience with Google Suite

• Strong communications skills – including public speaking, writing, editing, etc.

• Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Required Certification / Licenses / Training

• Experience in industrial companies, energy, technology, and/or public relations agencies

• Strong background in technical and/or business to business communications

Additional Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.