Corporate Communications Manager

Job Summary The Communications Manager supports the development and delivery of Weatherford’s internal and external communications program with the goal of maintaining the profile and brand of the Company. The position requires managing communication initiatives for internal customers, special projects for Corporate Communications and the Executive Leadership Team, as well as group administration items. In addition, they will help maintain content distribution through the Company’s multiple social media channels and website. The candidate should communicate clearly, be creative, show initiative, have good judgment, and be detail oriented. Job Description Job Summary The Communications Manager supports the development and delivery of Weatherford’s internal and external communications program with the goal of maintaining the profile and brand of the Company. The position requires managing communication initiatives for internal customers, special projects for Corporate Communications and the Executive Leadership Team, as well as group administration items. In addition, they will help maintain content distribution through the Company’s multiple social media channels and website. The candidate should communicate clearly, be creative, show initiative, have good judgment, and be detail oriented. Responsibilities Corporate Communications Support Corporate Communication Manager in developing strategic communications for internal campaigns and programs for departments such as HSSE, Compliance, Legal, HR, Investor Relations, Quality, Supply and Manufacturing, and IT. This includes crafting messaging and strategic programs to advance their business objectives and generating awareness and engagement across the organization. This position will write, edit, and script content while working with our graphic designer and media producer to create a final product. Support Communications team with ongoing initiatives such as brand adoption, townhalls, leadership engagement, etc. Schedule all Corporate Communications content (emails, app posts, banners, etc.) across multiple internal platforms, including the employee communications app (hosted on FirstUp) and the Company Intranet. Analyze data from employee communications app and provide recommendations to increase readership, adoption, time on page, etc. Be a champion for advancing a strong, corporate culture by integrating values and core messaging into our communications as well as coming up with ideas to connect our global workforce to our mission. Assist with review and update of certain web and intranet content pertaining to Communications. Assist in the coordination of external communication publications, such as the annual report, proxy, and sustainability report. Media Relations Support media relations activities as needed, including writing press releases. Coordinate interviews, virtual assets to media partners, and external agencies as needed. Maintain media archives and coordinate communications status reports and editorial calendar updates to cross-functional teams. Conduct ongoing peer research as needed to ensure strong, competitive communications channels. Research and collect information for articles, presentations, brochure copy, etc. Assist with the writing needs of the communications group. Assist with Weatherford’s industry and professional association award entry processes. Tradeshow Media Relations Assist in the development and delivery of tradeshow communications plans. Coordinate communication materials and press kits with virtual tradeshow press rooms. Engage with tradeshow media contacts to secure articles in show dailies and coordinate interviews for company spokespersons. Provide post-event media coverage analysis. Web and Social Media Support drafting and editing of social media content. Partner with the team to enhance social media strategies and engagement. In cooperations with the Digital Media Specialist, monitor conversations on Weatherford’s social media networks. In cooperations with the Digital Media Specialist, maintain Weatherford’s press room website content and support evolving design and expansion of elements of the website to support program delivery and the overall Weatherford strategy. Skills/Education Required 6-8 years of proven experience in communications, preferably with a corporate or agency environment. Bachelor’s degree in degree in communications, public relations, marketing, business, or equivalent. Ability to execute communications plans. Excellent written and verbal business communication skills, including the ability to proof content before it is published to internal and external channels. Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to juggle and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously. This includes the ability to work and deliver on tight deadlines. Highly self-motivated and goal-driven with a positive attitude. Maintaining flexibility and collaboration are essential. We are a very collaborative team! Familiarity with basic communications strategies and tactics. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across functions. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience or proficiency in Adobe is a plus. Ability to balance research, strategy, planning, and execution. Skills/Education Preferred Experience within a large, multi-national, matrix business-to-business organization. Media relations and/or significant video production experience (writing, directing, etc.) ideal. Experience supporting internal communications; Multi-stage campaign exposure is preferred. Travel Requirement This role may require domestic and potentially international travel of up to: Make Selection About Us Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world‑class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation. When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other’s successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford. Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr