Corporate Communications Manager

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 KPMG firms operate in 143 countries and territories with more than 273,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. Each KPMG member firm is responsible for its own obligations and liabilities. 

 We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Corporate Communications Manager – who, under the guidance of the Marketing and Business Development Director, can take responsibility for corporate communications, drive key company projects, and align brand, content, digital and design efforts with business goals. 

Main Duties duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Develop and execute corporate communications  marcom strategy ensuring alignment with marketing, business and growth objectives. 

• Lead and coordinate corporate communications across content, digital and design teams. 

• Establish effective collaboration with business divisions, marketing units, retain company’s leading position. 

• Build and enhance relationships with national media
• Develop and execute corporate communications and marcom initiatives, manage key strategic projects of the company from a communications perspective, localize and adapt flagship projects and initiatives from the global office for the local market. 

• Support new projects and initiatives by developing brand communication packages, define key messages, narratives and content structure for new launches. 

• Build, maintain and strengthen relationships with national and industry media. 

• Promote company’s brand and experts in relevant media and owned channelsin relevant channels.

• Organize interviews and write articles in English and Ukrainian ensuring consistency of brand voice and messaging across all channels. 

• Act as Editor-in-Chief: drive and lead corporate media project (e.g. corporate KPMG Review magazineMagazine). 

• Review and proofread all corporate print and digital corporate  materials. 

• Create talking points and draft speeches for top managers of the company. 
• Ensure timely, high-quality delivery of communication initiatives.
• Plan and execute targeted communications campaigns.
• Work and coordinate joint work with  SMM team and Event specialist 

Qualifications and Experience required: 

• University degree in Communications/ Journalism/ Public RelationsPR or equivalent field. 

• 5+ years of practical experience in media or the corporate communications / PR department of in an international company.  

• Proven experience in leading corporate communications and managing cross-functional teams or agencies. 

• Strong communication skills 

• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt tone and format for different audiences. 

• Solid project management skills and the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, proven project management skills 
• Languages: Ukrainian – proficiency level fluent, English – Upper-Intermediate level or higher (both oral and written and spoken). 

• Proven experience in building long-term relationships with media, partners and key stakeholders, proven track record of managing and maintaining relationships with clients, media, government and professional bodies 
• Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on, proactive approach. 

• Positive attitude, confidence and energy to lead change and new initiatives, positive thinking 
• Confident, proactive and energetic approach to challenges and new projects 

• Strong computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) 
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.

We offer: 

• Challenging assignments, high-impact projects with real ownership and influence. 

• Professional and career development opportunities. 

• Access to international expertise, best practices and global projects. 

• Work in a friendly international environment. 

• Hybrid or flexible working format. 

• Support for professional learning, training and industry events. 

• Fair compensation and social package, paid vacation and sick leave according to local legislation. 

KPMG in Ukraine seeks to create a work environment that provides everyone with opportunities to develop and build their careers. We are committed to the principle of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination based on age, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. We respect a diversity of opinions and experiences because we are convinced that people with differing perspectives can generate more creative ideas, find better solutions, and develop more innovative products by working together.

We welcome you to apply to join our diverse team at KPMG in Ukraine, express your individuality, and realise your potential!