Corporate Communications Lead

• Provides counsel to senior executives and marketing organization; responsible for strategic planning including helping with enterprise plan and business unit/division/regional level plans; ensures cross-functional collaboration.
• Leads messaging and writing/editorial efforts.
• Champions storytelling and seeks new platforms for effective storytelling.
• Leads corporate communications programs across a business, region or a specialized communication focus area.
• Leads execution of communication plans and strategy that align with and activate on the UL brand strategy to build and protect UL's market presence and reputation.
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE PREFERRED.

• Degree in communication, marketing or a related field.
• Generally, eight years or more of related experience or demonstrated competency.

MINIMUM SKILLS PREFERRED.

• Strong written and verbal communication; excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Strong project planning and management skills.
• Strong business acumen.
• Strategic thinking.
• Project-based budget management and tracking skills.
• Process improvement.
• Analytical acumen.
• Skilled editor and experienced writer.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment.
• Demonstrated skill in delivering consultative expertise.

MINIMUM ABILITIES PREFERRED.

• Able to understand technical and scientific issues and to translate complex information for nonscientific audiences.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience managing and/or using a wide array of internal communication tools.