External Communications Lead

JOB DESCRIPTION
UL Solutions is seeking an External Communications Lead to join our global Communications team. This role is hybrid (3) days a week on-site at our Northbrook or Downtown Chicago office.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategize and lead proactive external communications initiatives to protect and promote UL Solutions brand and reputation.
• Lead development and execution of communications of corporate-level initiatives, such as acquisitions.
• Promote strategic top-tier media coverage of business or other initiatives; work with existing tools to develop media lists that are actionable and up-to-date.
• Lead corporate 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.
• Help deliver corporate sustainability narrative.
• 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.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• The ideal candidate will be a creative, strategic thinker and storyteller with solid news judgement; high energy, flexible and detail-oriented.
• BS/BA degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field, plus a minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Familiarity and ease working with communications technology including or similar to Business Wire, Muck Rack, SharePoint, Microsoft suite, etc.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills;
• Previous experience working for a publicly traded company in an external communications role.
• Proven experience creating and executing effective external communications strategies, including for social media, backed by solid metrics-driven approach
• Media relations experience with top-tier media, including financial news outlets - developing relationships, arranging interviews, taking inquiries, etc.
• Proven success translating complex ideas into simple, compelling communications.
• Knowledge and interest in financial news.
• Experience working in a global communications function across geographic regions is preferred.
• Experience working in a B2B environment a plus.
• Experience working in the media, especially as a financial journalist, a plus.

ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions transforms safety, security, and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 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 Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflect 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.
From the adoption of electrification to the enablement of 5G and new mobility, we collectively look toward new frontiers, working for a safer world. Our science is your advantage.
Mission: Working for a safer world