Senior Manager, Communications (Global Content)

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. In an increasingly digital world, the company is driving purposeful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit and Yummly. In 2021, the company reported approximately $22 billion in annual sales, 69,000 employees, and 54 manufacturing and technology research centers.

Whirlpool Corporation is consistently recognized by FORTUNE as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies. Our values are the driving force behind everything we do. Integrity, Respect, Inclusion & Diversity, One Whirlpool, and the Spirit of Winning propel our teams to excellence. Get to know us and see what it’s like to be part of a company that is in constant pursuit of improving life at home.

The team you will be a part of:

The Communications General team works on internal and external communications projects, including web site and intranet creation, management of media, public relations and press releases. Assists with the implementation of a strategic communications program to help build brand image.

This role in summary:

The Senior Communications Manager of Global Content will be a leading influence in the external content for a global company through website management and design/creation of high-profile reports, including the company Annual and Sustainability Reports. This leader will be responsible for multiple corporate websites, leading a global center of excellence for corporate style and content, and corporate design throughout the company. This role works closely with many stakeholders to define the latest on-trend and relevant content for corporate reports, external visuals and company websites. Additionally, this leader will be responsible for oversight of the employee intranet tool, video content and a small team.

Your responsibilities will include:

1.) Websites:

• Website design and development for corporate reputation team and communications.
• Ongoing content updates.
• Interface with legal team for privacy, consents and security.
• Technical expertise and liaison to host servers and IT departments.

2.) Annual Report and Sustainability Report:

• Design concepts for both reports.
• Write all non-financial content for Annual Report.
• Generate/collect images for both reports.
• Agency liaison.
• Press approvals for printed version of Annual Report.
• Guide design and user experience for interactive versions of Annual and Sustainability Reports.

3.) Global Visual Communications Center of Excellence:

• Lead a cross functional global team of subject matter experts for corporate design and style.
• Maintain visual standards, upkeep and continual enhancements to corporate style reflecting the corporate narrative and unifies global standards to scale design across the organization.
• Create ongoing assets for the corporate design system and toolbox.
• Annual benchmarking with companies with ‘portfolio of brands’.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years experience in graphic design.
• 5+ years experience in website development.
• 5+ years experience art direction in video and photography.

Preferred skills and experiences:

• Strong leadership skills, and experience leading a team.
• Detail oriented with critical follow-up.
• Stellar skills/experience editing and writing.
• Project management experience.

Additional information:

**Employees in this role can work a hybrid schedule of 3 days on-site and 2 days remote. This enables employees to come together to collaborate in-person and gives employees the added flexibility to work remotely.

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