Communications Manager

Job Description

TITLE : Communications Manager

POSITION TYPE : Full Time (W2)

LOCATION : Ridgefield Park, NJ

ABOUT WorldLink :

WorldLink is a rapidly growing information technology company at the forefront of the tech transformation. From custom software development to cloud hosting, from big data to cognitive computing, we help companies harness and leverage today's most cutting-edge digital technologies to create value and grow.

Collaborative. Respectful. Work hard Play hard. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at WorldLink.

We embrace a culture of experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and learning.

We take pride in our employees and their future with continued growth and career advancement. We put TEAM first. We are a competitive group that like to win.

We're grounded by humility and driven by ambition. We're passionate, and we love tough problems and new challenges. You don't hear a lot of "I don't know how" or "I can't" at WorldLink.

If you are passionate about what you do and having fun while doing it; tired of rigid and strict work environments and would like to work in a non-bureaucratic startup cultural environment, WorldLink may be the place for you.

For more information about our craft, visit https : / / worldlink-us.com .

WHO we're looking for :

We are looking for a Communications Manager to join our team.

Role and Responsibilities :

• Analyze real-time trends in culture relevant to the target consumer, as well as industry and competitors, to inform creative earned-first campaigns that breakthrough in culture.
• Oversee content calendar planning activity across PR, social and influencer.
• Develop creative, earned-first strategies that align with the brand's overall positioning, collaborating with social and communication teams, and briefing agency partners effectively to help support.
• Manage the coordinated execution of campaigns with detailed action plans for each discipline (e.g., PR, social, influencer, etc.

that leverage the strengths of each discipline at the right time, in the right way, to drive greater impact and success.

• Effective project management with clear communications across all stakeholders to ensure flawless execution.
• Campaign measurement : Analyze the success of creative campaigns and identify areas for improvement for both real-time optimizations and for long term strategy refinements.

Required Experience and Education :

• 5-8+ years' experience in developing and executing earned / organic campaigns for leading consumer brands.
• Bachelor's Degree
• Earned-first mindset with proven ability to develop and execute creative campaigns from the ground up that drive sales and brand / product awareness.

Necessary Skills and Attributes :

• Self-motivated individual with the ability to thrive in a team-based or independent environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organization skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Limited supervision and the exercise of discretion
• Ability to process and interpret complex information and translate business objectives into effective creative strategies
• Creative thinker with great communication skills in both written and verbal form
• Strong project management skills. Must be able to prioritize and handle several projects at the same time in a fast-paced environment while adhering to shifting deadlines
• Entrepreneurial spirit with perseverance & problem-solving skills to bring creative ideas to life in ways that likely have never been done before
• Passion for and / or experience in consumer electronics and technology a plus.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by contract employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the contract employee is occasionally required to stand, clean, crawl, kneel, sit, sort, hold, squat, stoop, stand, twist the body, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs or ladders and scaffolding, talk or hear, and lift up to 20 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye. Operate a computer keyboard and view a video display terminal between 50% - 95% of work time, including prolonged periods of time.

Requires considerable (90%+) work utilizing high visual acuity / detail, numeric / character distinction, and moderate hand / finger dexterity.

Performs work under time schedules and stress which are normally periodic or cyclical, including time sensitive deadlines, intellectual challenge, some language barriers, and project management deadlines.

May require working additional time beyond normal schedule and periodic travel.

WHAT we'll bring :

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-competitive benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include :

• Medical Plans
• Dental Plans
• Vision Plan
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness / Accident / Hospital Indemnity / Identity Theft Protection
• 401(k)

WHAT you should know :

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. WorldLink is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

All employment at WorldLink is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We endeavor to continue our footprint as a diverse organization by highlighting opportunities for all people.

WorldLink considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, (including pregnancy and gender identity), age, national origin, political affiliation, citizenship status, marital status, military / veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

People with disabilities who need assistance with any part of the application process should contact us.

This job description is designed to cover the main responsibilities and duties of the role but is not designed to be a comprehensive list of all.