External Communications Manager

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Aon is looking for an External Communications Manager As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions supporting our communications team. This role can be in either Chicago, IL or New York, NY, with the ability to be virtual and work from the local office as needed. Your impact as an External Communications Manager The External Communications Manager will be a vital contributor to the Communications and Content Center of Excellence, conducting proactive and reactive media relations in support of the firm’s priorities. The role will report to the Head of Global Media and partner with colleagues in the Communications and Content team, the broader Marketing & Communications team and internal stakeholders to identify storytelling opportunities, develop communications plans and reach external audiences.  Job Responsibilities:Create and review communications materials, including press releases, media pitches, interview briefs and FAQs, among othersEstablish and cultivate relationships with journalists at top-tier and trade media outletsDevelop and execute external communications strategy for global social impact initiatives, including ESG, Inclusion and Diversity, Early Careers/talent programs, the Aon Foundation/community outreach and company culture, partnering with colleagues on internal communications strategyContribute to development and execution of global corporate communications media strategyManage communications needs for reputational crises and issues Partner on corporate social media strategyEstablish and maintain Global Media Center of Excellence resources, including calendar, playbooks, governance and templatesManage external communications vehicles, including Aon.com Newsroom and newswire distributionField incoming media inquiries and manage Media Hotline/Media Inquiries mailboxYou Bring Knowledge and Expertise Required Experience: At least five years of experience in corporate communications and media relations.Demonstrated success in building and maintaining relationships with journalists and securing positive top-tier and trade media coverage.Ability and willingness to perform both strategic and tactical elements of the role.Strong writing, editing, proofreading and verbal communications skills.Preferred Experience: Experience in the financial services or professional services industries.Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, English, liberal arts or equivalent.We offer you A competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. Our Colleague Experience: From helping clients gain access to capital after natural disasters, to creating access to health care and retirement for millions, Aon colleagues empower results for our clients, communities and each other every day. They make a difference, work with the best, own their potential and value one another. This is the Aon Colleague Experience, defining what it means to work at Aon and realizing our vision of empowering human and economic possibility. To learn more visit Aon Colleague Experience. About Aon: Aon plc (NYSE: AON) exists to shape decisions for the better — to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Our colleagues provide our clients in over 120 countries with advice and solutions that give them the clarity and confidence to make better decisions to protect and grow their business. Aon provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, or domestic partner status. Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 2498479,qualifications:UNAVAILABLE,responsibilities:Aon is looking for an External Communications Manager As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions supporting our communications team. This role can be in either Chicago, IL or New York, NY, with the ability to be virtual and work from the local office as needed. Your impact as an External Communications Manager The External Communications Manager will be a vital contributor to the Communications and Content Center of Excellence, conducting proactive and reactive media relations in support of the firm’s priorities. The role will report to the Head of Global Media and partner with colleagues in the Communications and Content team, the broader Marketing & Communications team and internal stakeholders to identify storytelling opportunities, develop communications plans and reach external audiences.  Job Responsibilities:Create and review communications materials, including press releases, media pitches, interview briefs and FAQs, among othersEstablish and cultivate relationships with journalists at top-tier and trade media outletsDevelop and execute external communications strategy for global social impact initiatives, including ESG, Inclusion and Diversity, Early Careers/talent programs, the Aon Foundation/community outreach and company culture, partnering with colleagues on internal communications strategyContribute to development and execution of global corporate communications media strategyManage communications needs for reputational crises and issues Partner on corporate social media strategyEstablish and maintain Global Media Center of Excellence resources, including calendar, playbooks, governance and templatesManage external communications vehicles, including Aon.com Newsroom and newswire distributionField incoming media inquiries and manage Media Hotline/Media Inquiries mailboxYou Bring Knowledge and Expertise Required Experience: At least five years of experience in corporate communications and media relations.Demonstrated success in building and maintaining relationships with journalists and securing positive top-tier and trade media coverage.Ability and willingness to perform both strategic and tactical elements of the role.Strong writing, editing, proofreading and verbal communications skills.Preferred Experience: Experience in the financial services or professional services industries.Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, English, liberal arts or equivalent.We offer you A competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. Our Colleague Experience: From helping clients gain access to capital after natural disasters, to creating access to health care and retirement for millions, Aon colleagues empower results for our clients, communities and each other every day. They make a difference, work with the best, own their potential and value one another. This is the Aon Colleague Experience, defining what it means to work at Aon and realizing our vision of empowering human and economic possibility. 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Our colleagues provide our clients in over 120 countries with advice and solutions that give them the clarity and confidence to make better decisions to protect and grow their business. Aon provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, or domestic partner status. Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.,skills:UNAVAILABLE,workHours:UNAVAILABLE,jobBenefits:UNAVAILABLE,datePosted:2021-11-16T23:03:00 0000,employmentType:FULL_TIME,educationRequirements:UNAVAILABLE,salaryCurrency:USD,baseSalary:{@type:MonetaryAmount,currency:USD,value:{@type:QuantitativeValue,value:0,minValue:0,maxValue:0,unitText:YEAR}},validThrough:2022-11-16T23:04:17.000Z,industry:UNAVAILABLE,hiringOrganization:{@type:Organization,name:Aon Corporation,sameAs:****E Randolph,postalCode:60601,addressCountry:United States}}}

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