3886: Industries Media Relations Associate Manager

The Agency team supports all of Accenture media relations – across geographies, industries, functions and strategy and insights. Writers on the team tell the Accenture story through multiple lenses and formats to help the company strengthen and advance its impact and growth in the marketplace. By writing and editing high-quality content, as well as pitching stories to media the team helps advance Marketing + Communications’ goals and serves as stewards of the highest editorial standards. Position Description The Industries Media Relations communications people help promote, protect, and defend the Accenture brand. Looking for a candidate who can work across industries – from Resources to Financial Services to Consumer Goods and Services. Expertise in at least one area is preferred. We are also looking for an enterprising communications expert with experience pitching top‑tier media, resulting in earned media outcomes. This candidate is a highly motivated marketing or communications professional with impeccable writing skills and a detail‑oriented, proactive team player who possesses exemplary judgment and an ability to turn abstract and complicated issues and information into simple and powerful narratives. Work closely with the global industry media leads to write and edit a wide variety of media materials on topics ranging from energy, utilities, and natural resources, to banking, insurance and retail and consumer goods. This includes articles, news releases, reports, copy about iconic thought leadership, key messages and social script. The topics will vary based upon industry as well as regional priorities. Collaborate with team members, client engagement teams and other relevant parties, including clients, as appropriate to shape ideas and narratives that align with Accenture’s strategic messages and themes. Interview subject matter experts and others from across services, corporate functions, and global programs to inform messaging and editorial. Translate technical language to clear and accessible copy. Identify connection points across various Accenture initiatives to develop overarching storylines. Collaborate with global media and industry analyst directors, industry marketing directors, client executives and other relevant parties to help develop content and lead timely responses to media and analyst requests. Uphold highest editorial standards and ensure application of Accenture style guide. Basic Qualifications Minimum of 6 years of marketing/communications and/or writing experience. Preferred Skills Experience in a large global enterprise strongly preferred. Experience in communicating complex information, as well as developing compelling external messages. Exceptional writing, editing and oral communications skills – ability to produce compelling content to achieve desired results. Maintain a consistent level of high quality across all written work. Knowledge of core marketing communications and editorial essentials, including strategic message development, executive communications and AP style writing. Track record of conceiving, writing, and coordinating external messaging, including talking points, news releases, video and audio content, social media and content creation for external events with multiple speakers. Strong strategic, analytical thinking skills, with demonstrated excellence in creating and articulating positions. Strong organizational skills, with ability to successfully manage multiple assignments simultaneously while collaborating with a team of marketing and communications professionals, including contractors and third‑party vendors. Proven track record of ghostwriting for voice and priorities. Able to meet tight deadlines and adapt to changing timelines. Able to work effectively – and at speed – across functional and geographic groups. Able to work independently with minimal supervision. Experience in integrated communications, including in-depth knowledge of global digital platforms (web, mobile, social), face‑to‑face channels, content strategy, publishing, and management. Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting, either military or civilian. Considerations Flexibility to accommodate pre‑scheduled global meetings, across all geographies. Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. Role Location Annual Salary Range California $73,800 to $182,600 Cleveland $68,300 to $146,100 Colorado $73,800 to $157,800 District of Columbia $78,500 to $168,000 Illinois $68,300 to $157,800 Maryland $73,800 to $157,800 Massachusetts $73,800 to $168,000 Minnesota $73,800 to $157,800 New York $68,300 to $182,600 New Jersey $78,500 to $182,600 Washington $80,200 to $168,000 Requesting an Accommodation Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired. 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