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Role Summary

Responsible for helping build and execute enterprise-wide communications plans that inform and influence perceptions about Cox’s products and services among internal and external audiences.

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Creates, writes and edits various communications tools, including press releases, Cox.com, intranet communications, events, videos and announcements for internal and external audiences for all Cox markets.

Provides corporate executives, supervisors and other managers with appropriate messages, tools and training to help them effectively communicate the benefits of Cox’s products and services and the understanding of the company’s enterprise-wide goals.

Evaluates and implements improvement strategies for external audiences and internal communications about Cox’s products and company-wide priorities.

Assists with programs that improve corporate- and field-based employees' understanding of our goals and how they contribute to our success.

Maintains and contributes to internal communications channels with product, corporate social responsibility, Cox Conserves, competitive readiness, and diversity and inclusion information.

Provides information, guidance and leads cross-functional teams of corporate- and field-based public affairs, marketing, customer care, and operations personnel during company-wide crisis events that impact corporate reputation among employees, customers, potential customers, media, and government officials and regulators.

 Qualifications:

Minimum

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or a related field.

2+ years of experience in Communications 

Must have strong written, oral communications and copy-editing skills

Must be able to work with employees at all levels, including senior leadership

Must possess strong project management skills and be detailed oriented

Must be a self-starter and be able to demonstrate initiative

Must be familiar with the use of technology for internal communications, including employee intranets, collaborative networks, social media platforms and other electronic tools, as appropriate

Must be able to work in a changing environment.

Agency and previous corporate and enterprise-wide experience working in a similar capacity are a plus.

Should be experienced in communicating with both internal and external audiences.

Should be able to work in a collaborative environment and as part of a team.

Should be flexible and willing to support a variety of projects.

Preferred

BS/BA in related discipline strongly desired (i.e. Communications, Journalism, etc.). 

Experience in telecommunications industry desired

Agency and previous corporate and enterprise-wide experience working in a similar capacity are a plus.

Strong PowerPoint, image editing capabilities and basic video editing skills preferred

Who We Are

About Cox Communications

Cox Communications is committed to creating meaningful moments of human connection through broadband applications and services. The largest private telecom company in America, we proudly serve six million homes and businesses across 18 states. We're dedicated to empowering others to build a better future and celebrate diverse products, people, suppliers, communities and the characteristics that makes each one unique.

About Cox 

We are the Cox family of businesses. We’ve been making our mark since 1898 by building and evolving world-class businesses, staying true to our values, and encouraging top talent to always look for growth and impact while building a career with us.  Our primary divisions – Cox Communications and Cox Automotive – are driving a new wave of innovation, powering smart cities with powerhouse broadband communications and pioneering greener, more progressive transportation alternatives for individuals and fleet operators.  We’re also expanding into new spaces like cleantech and healthcare to rev up our momentum toward building a better future for the next generation.  We’re looking for the talent today who will be our leaders tomorrow. Sound intriguing? Learn more about where we are today, where we hope you’ll be going with us, and the common purpose that unites us at coxenterprises.com. 

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).  For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.  

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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