SPX Corporation is a Fortune 500 multi-industry manufacturing leader. The company offers highly-specialized engineered solutions to solve critical problems for customers.

SPX is focused on providing solutions that support the expansion of global infrastructure, with particular emphasis on the growing worldwide demand for energy and power. Its innovative product portfolio, containing many energy efficient products, includes cooling systems for power plants throughout the world; custom engineered process equipment that assists a variety of flow processes including food and beverage manufacturing, oil and gas exploration, distribution and refinement and power generation; handheld diagnostic tools that aid in vehicle maintenance and repair; and power transformers that regulate voltage for electrical transmission and distribution by utility companies.

SPX is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina and has employees in more than 40 countries worldwide.

The SPX team is made up of individuals with a clear sense of urgency. We aim to build a team of people who can inspire and invigorate associates at all levels. We value diversity and seek those who are smart, multidimensional, global thinkers. SPX is highly focused on doing everything simpler, better and faster for preemptive advantage. Excellent communication skills are of utmost importance and we make it our practice to candidly share and actively listen to new ideas.

Job Summary

The Manager of External Communications requires strong writing and media relations skills including the ability to research and report news opportunities about the corporation. Solid writing and editing is required for news releases, speeches, power point presentations, corporate newsletters and complex messaging. The selected candidate needs to be comfortable with supporting the corporate communications department, showing initiative to get the work done on time and adapting to ongoing change and priorities.

This person will work closely with the Director of Corporate Communications and Public Relations, the employees on the corporate communications team, business unit and company leaders to communicate strategic messages to key audiences. This role will assist with the implementation of a global media relations strategy for the corporation to support its core objectives and must be familiar with corporate media policies, including social media and Reg FD/SOX issues.

This role will primarily be responsible for helping to enhance the company s reputation through external audiences and media relation venues, but will also support internal communications and must be able to manage a variety of public relations projects. The selected candidate should be able to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to rapidly changing events, and be extremely organized, energetic and passionate about public relations.

Responsibilities

Research and write news releases, talking points, media statements, speech content, PowerPoint presentations for executives to both internal and external audiences.
Serve as a public relations support to business unit leaders and marketing staff.
Assist with implementing global communications and PR strategy.
Assist with writing and coordinating news activities for the corporation.
Develop extensive knowledge of SPX business and issues affecting the industry.
Coordinate day-to-day news releases including writing, editing, approval and distribution processes.
Serve as back-up to employee communications manager; must be able to pinch hit with internal announcements, newsletters, corporate events, e-mail communications and human resource issues.
Work strategically and collaboratively with key communication internal customers.

Qualifications

Minimum 8 plus years experience preferably in a corporate environment, or PR agency experience with Fortune 500 corporate account responsibility and/or global companies.
Bachelors Degree in Public Relations, Communications or related field.
Excellent understanding of the workings of the media print, electronic and digital.
Experience writing news releases, speeches, talking points, PowerPoint presentations.
Experience working with PR agencies and managing complex projects.
Accreditation in Public Relations preferred; familiarity with PRSA communication practices and code of ethics a plus.
Experience with multi-industry Fortune 500 companies a plus.
Experience with developing corporate presentations for internal and external audiences.
Proven ability to achieve results by generating news coverage of business announcements.
Excellent verbal and interpersonal communications skills.
Interest in enhancing the public relations profession.

Compensation

Base salary range $80,000 - $100,000 (commensurate with experience, education and certifications). Eligible for annually paid bonus.

Relocation

We can ONLY assist with moving one's goods, nothing else (not negotiable, no exceptions).

How To Apply

If you are open to pursuing this time sensitive opportunity, please complete an application online by clicking "APPLY NOW." To begin your application, we recommend that you either copy and paste your resume or upload your resume. This process takes approximately 5 minutes to complete.  If you do not have a resume to upload, you may build a resume online; this option may take up to 20 minutes to complete. Thank you for your interest in our company.