Communications Manager
Nature
The Director of Communications or Communications Manager offers a global communication strategy and supervises its implementation, coordination and evaluation, but also oversees coherence of internal as well as external messages. He/she defines and implements internal and external communication strategies. He/she fulfils this mission with the assistance of a team, which he/she is responsible for coordination and animating. His/her objective is to promote the company to the public, the press, clients and institutions…As the guardian of the company image, the “Dircom” (“Com” Director) must also put forward the company’s know how and the values it stands for. However, he/she can also be responsible, at the request of Management, for helping the image evolve, for example to communicate a change in activity.
Mission
Representing the brand through appropriate policy and tools
Managing a efficient executive team
Justifying budgets
Analysing and presenting communication actions and projects to management
Meeting with various industry actors and developing partnerships
Compétences
Skills/know-how
Solid knowledge of communication tools
Knowledge of basic legal concepts relative to information and communication
Knowledge of media and non media communication tools and means
Excellent proficiency and knowledge of communication tools/channels
Project management skills
Management skills and ability to manage multidisciplinary teams
Ability to manage budgets and resources and anticipate investments Profile
Creativity
Organisational and management skills
The desire to take on responsibilities
Negotiation skills
A taste for contact and advanced people skills
Solid knowledge of board sports
Accès
Training and background in communications are recommended for this position. Business schools and university Masters programs are usually preferred for such positions.