Corporate Communications Lead

JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a Corporate Communications Lead for EMEA in Basingstoke, UK to join our global Communications team.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategize and lead proactive external communications initiatives in the region to protect and promote UL Solutions reputation.
• Lead or contribute to development and execution of communications of major initiatives, such as acquisitions and lab expansions in EMEA.
• Promote strategic media coverage of business or other initiatives; develop media lists that are actionable and up-to-date.
• Add to organic social media strategy and presence, working closely with digital team.
• Tap experience and creativity to strategize and help promote external visibility of executives, including interviews, panels, awards, etc., and help ensure executives are well-prepared for opportunities including remarks.
• Step in as called on for writing, editing, consulting, handling media inquiries, etc.
• Work in close collaboration with colleagues across the global Communications team and key colleagues across businesses and corporate functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field, plus 8 -10 years of related experience.
• Proven experience creating and executing effective external communications strategies, backed by solid metrics-driven approach.
• Media relations experience with top-tier media and trade media in the region - developing relationships, arranging interviews, taking inquiries, etc.
• Proven success translating complex ideas into simple, compelling communications.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills and experience working in the media a plus.
• Previous experience working for a multinational company based in the U.S., or related agency experience.
• Previous experience working for a U.S. publicly traded company in an external communications role, or similar agency experience.
• Experience working in a B2B environment or in an agency with B2B clients.
• Experience working with teams in other countries across Europe.
• Familiarity and ease working with communications technology including or similar to Business Wire, Muck Rack, SharePoint, Microsoft suite, etc.
• Ability to travel 25 percent of time.
• Completely fluent in oral and written English. German language skills greatly desired, Italian or other European language skills a plus.

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ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
ABOUT THE TEAM
We may not help develop smart homes of the future, inspect the New Year's Eve ball or work in state-of-the-art labs... but we do tell people about it. It's our brand, stories and campaigns that drive the growth of our business, open us up to new opportunities and let the world know how we're making a difference. Our full-service team, which includes award-winning in-house creatives, collaborates to share ideas, tell our story and connect with people around the world. Join our team and spread the word about an organization that's working at the forefront of innovation to shape a safer world.