POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Manager, Corporate Communications, reports to the Director of Global Marketing and is responsible for leading, developing and executing AE's global communication strategy, including public relations, media relations, internal communications, message development, senior leadership communications, and issues/crises. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on-comfortable owning initiatives end-to-end while collaborating across functions and regions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Public Relations/ Media Strategy/ Earned Coverage

• Works closely with senior leadership to develop communications strategies and activities aligned with business objectives that influence, advance, and protect Advanced Energy's brand and reputation.
• Enable and support agency pitching by providing clear narrative direction, proof points, spokespeople access, and fast-turn materials.
• Develop and execute earned media strategies across business and relevant trade outlets, setting priorities, storylines, targets, and timing in partnership with our PR agency.
• Develop and execute M & A strategies and activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with media, journalists, providing timely, strategic responses to media inquiries.
• Develop a roadmap of content ideas and pitches.
• Manage the writing and distribution of press releases and articles to promote Advanced Energy's (AE) initiatives and accomplishments.
• Represent Advanced Energy in public forums, including speaking engagements, media interviews, and industry events as needed.
• Review Speaker submissions.

Crisis Communications

• Develop and maintain crisis communications readiness plans.

Internal Communications

• Develop and implement internal communications strategies to keep employees informed and engaged and ensure understanding of company priorities and key decisions.
• Lead the Internal Communications Specialist to create, review and deliver best-in-class communications.

Messaging

• With partners own AE's corporate messaging from the narrative, messaging pillars, proof points and differentiation, by audience.
• Translate complex information into clear, accurate language.
• Lead message development around key milestones/announcements.

Content Development

• Manage the content development processes and maintain editorial standards across different channels and audiences to ensure consistent messaging.
• Partner across AE to develop compelling stories that amplify our leadership position according to business priorities.
• Oversee HR, Investor, and other websites.
• Build and maintain core comms assets (boilerplate, AE overview, executive bios, etc.).

ELT Support

• Assist with executive communications, leadership messages and talking points as required.
• Advise the Executive Leadership team on communications opportunities and issues.
• Scripts and records executive fireside chats, town halls, and other communication events.

Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain analytics to measure effectiveness, identify successes and areas of improvement.
• Compile quarterly reporting on PR and communications performance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Denver, CO
• Environment: On-site, office

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Superior ability to write in a journalistic style that is customary for corporate and external publications.
• Exceptional editing and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency utilizing internal and external communications channels and managing multiple media sources.
• Influential verbal communicator with strong executive presence.
• Ability to develop 360 communications plans, utilizing both internal and external channels to achieve company goals as tracked by metrics.
• Strong experience with visual elements of communications; ability to operate equipment (preferred) and produce video to enhance communications.
• Knowledge of communications tools and channels to engage internal and external stakeholders.
• Occasional travel may be required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in communications, public relations, marketing or related fields, including working as a trusted communications advisor with strong understanding of the business functions and operational landscape of the company.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience leading a team, including strategy development.
• Experience with B2B is preferred.
• Experience serving as a formal spokesperson or primary media contact for a complex organization.
• Proven ability to lead and develop staff, build collaborative teams, and create a culture of trust and accountability is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a global and/or technical industry.

EDUCATION:

• B.S. from an accredited college or university in journalism, public relations, communications, marketing, or a related field; MBA or other graduate degree preferred.

COMPENSATION:

As required by multiple state pay transparency laws, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. The range of starting pay for this role is $147,000 to $180,000 per year.

BENEFITS:

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, and discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:

• Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads
• Company matched 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs
• Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance

CO ONLY:

Applications will be accepted through 06/26 (date), the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.