Envista External Communications Manager (Hybrid-Brea, CA)

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:

As External Communications Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to help Envista build its public-facing communications strategy.  As a holding company with a diverse portfolio of dental brands, Envista is ripe with stories to share with industry and investor audiences.

The External Communications Manager is an essential part of the small but mighty Corporate Communications team. The person in this role will partner with Comms and Marketing representatives from each brand, as well as the Envista leadership team, to develop stories showcasing our innovation, culture, and achievements. They will act as a brand steward, ensuring that all publicly-facing collateral is polished.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Media Relations and PR

• Partner with Corporate Communications leader to develop the “Envista story” and global PR strategy for the enterprise.
• Develop relationships with trade and investor publications to secure coverage and protect the company’s reputation.
• Create and distribute impactful press releases, op eds, and thought leadership pieces to key media targets.
• Proactively identify opportunities for the Envista executive team to participate in the global dental conversation.
• Leverage Envista’s charitable arm to tell stories about how the company is doing good in the world.
• Manage cross-brand external communications community of practice.

Customer Partnerships

• Collaborate with customers to generate testimonials, social media campaigns, and speaking engagement opportunities.

Social Media

• Govern the Envista social media channels, including LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Manage a content calendar aligned to our corporate communication strategy
• In partnership with Envista’s graphic designer, create and execute engaging social media content (organic and paid).
• Monitor social channels and respond to inquiries.
• Create social thought leadership strategy for select Envista executive team members.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Re-envision Envista corporate website content to better align with brand message.
• Make incremental content updates to the company website (utilizing WordPress).
• Partner with Corporate Communications leader to activate crisis response as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in communications, public relations, journalism, business or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in a Public Relations (PR) or Corporate Communications role, preferably in a similar industry.
• Strong writing and editing skills for press releases, speeches, op-eds, social media, etc.
• Experience building relationships with journalists, pitching stories, and managing press inquiries.
• Experience managing social media for a B2B business; proficiency in targeting audiences and community management. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Dental or regulated industry is a big plus!
• Ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Skilled in adapting tone and messaging for different audiences.
• Responds quickly to changing circumstances, especially during crises.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Thinks critically about messaging risks and opportunities.
• Values input from diverse perspectives to strengthen messaging.

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Target Market Salary Range:

Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans.

Operating Company:

Envista is a global family of more than 30 trusted dental brands, united by a shared purpose: to partner with professionals to improve lives. Envista helps its partners deliver the best possible patient care through industry-leading products, solutions, and technology. Our comprehensive portfolio, including dental implants and treatment options, orthodontics, and digital imaging technologies, covers an estimated 90% of dentists’ clinical needs for diagnosing, treating, and preventing dental conditions as well as improving the aesthetics of the human smile.

Envista and all Envista Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available at: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/ compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.

Envista and its family of companies (Envista) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate.  Envista will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (Agency) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge and Envista will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt such unsolicited resumes.  An Agency must obtain advance written approval from Envista's internal Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract approved by the Global Talent Acquisition leader and in response to a specific job opening.  Envista will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement and written approval in place.