About The Job

Red Hat Executive Communications is looking for an Executive Communications Strategist to join the team. In this role, you’ll help envision, create, publish, and track content that improves how Red Hat executives communicate, advising on and delivering both executive and organizational communications.

You’ll be principally responsible for executive-level content strategy and creation for Red Hat’s COO, CFO and CIO, and partner with communications colleagues across the company to execute plans. In particular, you’ll work closely with internal communications colleagues to align on internal messaging campaigns. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with the teams that design, build, market, and support Red Hat’s products, in addition to our executive leadership.

As an Executive Communications Strategist, you should have a passion for connecting people and ideas, be curious about enterprise technology, can translate business and technical concepts into easy-to-understand language, and know how to craft effective communications for a variety of audiences. Previous content-creation experience (corporate communications, journalism, PR) and knowledge of enterprise operations (finance and IT) are desirable.

Candidates in the Boston, MA or Raleigh, NC area preferred, but remote candidates will be considered. Successful applicants must reside in a state where Red Hat is registered to do business.

What You Will Do

Partner closely with executive leadership to write, edit, review, and oversee release of communication documents and presentations that support the organization
Create, edit, and enhance communication materials, including intranet content, newsletter articles, emails, blog posts, and live events
Develop and maintain a communications strategy and editorial calendar, mapping audiences for the variety of needs encompassed in operations, finance, and IT teams
Review and essential and sometimes confidential internal communications prior to dissemination to ensure accuracy, clarity, and appropriateness
Coordinate communication efforts with other communications and branding teams in Red Hat
Work closely with executive management teams and departments to stay informed of developments and trends within the organization
Assist with the development and implementation of new and existing communication vehicles

What You Will Bring

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, professional writing and editing, journalism, or related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years related work experience
Proficiency in office suite tools, preferably G Suite
Excellent command of English language and grammar
Ability to translate business and technical concepts into clear, concise language
Ability to work as part of a dynamic distributed team, while demonstrating flexibility and initiative
Willingness to learn and understand enterprise technologies at a high level; deep technical knowledge not required
Familiarity with the enterprise operations (finance and IT) is a plus

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