VP, Public Relations - Keystone Region - Comcast Corporation

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Job Summary

Reporting to the Sr. Regional Vice President, the VP, Public Relations is responsible for leading and approving plans, strategy and execution of external and internal communications that directly impact the image, reputation and profitability of the business and its brands. The VP counsels executives on key reputation issues and provides directs public response to local crisis situations and product-specific issues.The Keystone Region has employees across PA, WV, MD, and OH.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains excellent relationships with media, community, and industry influencers and other third parties who may have significant influence.
• Develops presentations to a variety of interested parties, including, employees, the media, influencers and local communities
• Leads company voice in (and builds and strengthens the Company's relationship with) industry partners, trade associations, advocacy organizations, multi-lateral organizations, and industry coalitions to more effectively shape and advance the industry's position on important issues.
• Serves as a liaison with both Corporate PR and Division Communications and must work cross functionally with all teams.
• The role will support members of the Region senior leadership team and should bring the presence, experience, and accountability to deliver support to the RSVP and their team.
• Oversight of all internal communications for regional employees. 
• Proactive and creative approach to continue to evolve how we communicate externally with our most important audiences with a particular focus on proactive print, TV, radio and digital media campaigns and article placement for the Keystone Region.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Ability to work evening, weekends, and holidays.

Additional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field plus 15 years of experience in corporate communications and/or public relations.
• Ability to successfully navigate a large, matrix organization and establish partnerships with key stakeholders internally and externally.
• Experience leading and developing communications professionals.
• Exceptional communication, writing, editing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and respond timely to events.
• Established relationships with media and interested parties within the Keystone markets, including Central and Western PA as well as parts of Ohio and West Virginia.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer:
This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Skills:

Strategic Objectives; Written Communication; Public Speaking

Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

15 Years +