AutoReqId 5031BR
Common Job Title PR Communications Specialist
Primary Work Location CT, Norwalk
Employee Classification: Regular Full-Time


Job Description:

Xerox Corporationis a $17.2 billion technology and services enterprise that helps businesses deploy Smarter Document ManagementSM strategies and find better ways to work. Our intent is to constantly lead with innovative services, products and technologies that customers can depend upon to improve business results.
We provide the document industry's broadest portfolio of offerings. Digital systems include color and black-and-white printing and publishing systems, digital presses and "book factories," multifunction devices, laser and solid ink network printers, copiers and fax machines. Our services expertise is unmatched and includes helping businesses develop online document archives, analyzing how employees can most efficiently share documents and knowledge in the office, operating in-house print shops or mailrooms, and building Web-based processes for personalizing direct mail, invoices, brochures and more.


Position Summary:

As part of the Global Communications team, you will be working with teams across the organization to achieve superior results on projects related to employee communications, corporate communications, and other public relations matters. Located in Norwalk, CT, you will have an opportunity to leverage your strong writing skills in drafting press releases, while also using your organizational skills to plan special events. This is a great opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual looking to expand their career.


Responsibilities:

Coordinate communications activities that range from developing press releases and developing media outreach plans to assisting with special events and the production of corporate publications.

Produce multi-media forms of communication to tell Xerox's stories via video, podcasts, blogs, Web, and more. Identify areas for Xerox to turn up the volume through social networking, like Facebook and Wikis.

Collaborate with members of Xerox's communications and marketing organizations to coordinate logistics, production, presentations and multi-media platforms for PR-related and internal communication events.

Write, edit press releases, case studies and additional content to support Xerox's PR activities. Track editorial calendars to identify opportunities for Xerox to play in key media outlets.

Through team-based PR activities, play an integral role as a member of the Global Communications organization in helping shape stakeholders' perception of Xerox.


Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of communications / PR experience in an agency or corporate setting. The successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record in organizing and managing projects to deliver superior results on-time.

This position requires a person who is:
a creative thinker; customer focused; able to build relationships; self-motivated, as well as, flexible and adaptive.
Requirements:

Ability to interact and build creditability at all organizational levels, especially senior levels.

Superb communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.

Successful track record of special event planning and obsessed with detail, delighting customers and exceeding expectations.

Experience producing multi-media collateral including video, Webcasts, podcasts, etc. Expertise in using social networking tools.

Team player who is willing to roll up sleeves and tackle diverse set of activities. Master at multitasking and juggling with ease several projects under tight deadlines.

Appetite to grow and develop into a senior member of Xerox's Global Communications team.

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Drawing on diversity of a global workforce and offering an equal opportunity to achieve success. EOE M/F/D/V.