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McKinsey & Company Inc Manager of Communications, North America in Chicago, Illinois
Communications Manager of Communications, North America Job ID: 92918 Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You've come to the right place. Who You'll Work With You will be based out of our Chicago Office as a member of McKinsey's Reach and Engagement function in North America, collaborating with fellow communications professionals in geographic, central firm, and practice-based roles, along with senior firm leaders and external stakeholders in the region. Your impact within our firm You will help to shape and execute communications initiatives that strengthen McKinsey's reputation across the firm's Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Minneapolis, Pittsburgh and St. Louis locations. You will work closely with office leadership to develop and execute communication strategy to support the firm's reputation locally. You will manage projects across the region, including driving external publishing, engaging with media, and planning events for clients, alumni and other external stakeholders. You will help to radiate content across existing channels in support of firm communication campaigns and priorities. You will anticipate, identify, and respond to reputational risk issues that may arise to protect and enhance McKinsey's reputation. You will proactively shape the local and regional narrative and advise and counsel partners on external relations efforts. You will develop clear, structured and engaging written communications that rigorously follow conventions of written English and help review materials. You will be expected to promote high-quality and consistent branding (i.e., firm's signature voice, visuals, and narrative) across communications platforms and channels. You will develop metrics to measure impact of communications strategies and help implement collection/reporting mechanisms. You will support management of contact databases to maximize engagement. As a people leader, you will coach and support the immediate team and junior colleagues, enabling a collaborative and inclusive environment. Additionally, you will help support the full team, including hiring and evaluating team members when necessary. Your qualifications and skills 8+ years of experience in a business communications-related field, ideally in professional services, corporate communications, government, or a communications agency Bachelor's/University degree required Experience managing projects including creating and maintaining accurate budgets, schedules and timelines Mastery of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Teams) and firm related tools (Box, Slack) Proficiency and fluency in verbal and written English is required Knowledge of managing integrated marketing and communications campaigns Excellent skillset across relevant communication service lines and platforms (e.g., external/internal comms, media relations, events, executive comms) Outstanding communication skills across formats (e.g., written, verbal/presentation, digital-ready content) and ability to apply them to develop and execute a strategy across portfolio of communications channels Ability to manage various projects simultaneously and work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced and ambiguous operating environment, while driving for quality implementation and excellence Excellent ability to influence and direct colleagues, and manage needs of different stakeholders (including relevant senior leaders) Outstanding critical reasoning and problem-solving skills, including ability to disaggregate issues, identify root causes, and recommend solutions Ability to create psychological safety and inclusion within teams, enabling a collaborative environment Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues. Apply Now Apply Later FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Oppo tunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Certain US jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. For new joiners for this role in the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $152,300 - $203,000 USD -to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest [salary/hourly wages] for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it's important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off. FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites. Job Skill Group - CSSA Job Skill Code - MC - Manager of Communications Function - Industry - Post to LinkedIn - Yes Posted to LinkedIn Date - Fri Nov 08 00:00:00 GMT 2024 LinkedIn Posting City - Chicago LinkedIn Posting State/Province - Illinois LinkedIn Posting Country - United States LinkedIn Job Title - Manager of Communications, North America LinkedIn Function - Public Relations LinkedIn Industry - Public Relations and Communications LinkedIn Seniority Level - Mid-Senior level Equal Opportunity Employment Disclaimer McKinsey & Company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.