Verizon
Verizon
Verizon is a telecommunications company serving consumers, businesses, and government organizations with wireless connectivity, broadband, fiber-optic networks, and related digital services. Its operations span mobile and fixed-line infrastructure, retail and online channels, and enterprise communications, creating opportunities for professionals working across network technology, customer services, business solutions, and other functions supporting large-scale connectivity.

Senior Manager, Business Communications

Lead Verizon Business communications and Small Business campaigns through media relations, executive messaging, and regional programs.

Description

  • Turn commercial strategy into integrated communications plans.
  • Build relationships with business, trade, and local media while pitching stories.
  • Strengthen brand credibility and sentiment.
  • Oversee campaigns from planning through rollout.
  • Bring national business priorities to regional audiences through local and grassroots programs.
  • Set messaging direction, prepare briefings, and position senior business leaders.
  • Create narrative frameworks, message maps, proof points, Q&As, and content for internal and external channels.
  • Assess campaign impact using data and communications operations metrics.
  • Improve channel performance and communications operations.
  • Support Verizon’s Small Business team and wider commercial communications work.

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree or at least four years of work experience.
  • At least six years of relevant experience gained through work, military service, or specialized training.
  • Background in corporate communications, public relations, or an agency.
  • A record of managing programs end to end and delivering local or regional activations.
  • Experience with small business communications or local community engagement.
  • Established connections with business, regional, or trade journalists.
  • Experience in telecommunications, B2B, or technology.
  • Excellent writing, speaking, and narrative development skills.
  • Able to work independently and take initiative across a matrixed organization.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • Basic life insurance.
  • Supplemental life insurance.
  • AD&D insurance.
  • Identity theft protection.
  • Pet insurance.
  • Group home and auto insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Up to eight company-paid holidays each year.
  • Up to six personal days each year.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Adoption assistance.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • Other incentives.
  • Role-dependent premium pay, including overtime, shift differentials, holiday pay, and allowances.
  • Up to 15 vacation days in the first year for new employees, with additional days earned through service.
  • Hybrid arrangement with work from home and at least three office days per week.

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