We believe in the power and joy of learning
At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose - driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
Our culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery
Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/.
What You'll Do Here:
Integrated Communications - Support the Corporate Communications team on its coordinated internal and external communications programming
Content Curation and Creation - Curate and create content based on source documents/existing messaging as needed, including key message documents, employee memos, employee Slack messages and external content (social media content, blogs, speaking or award submissions, etc.), with oversight by team members
Support Ongoing Communications Programs - With guidance from your manager and other team members, support established employee communications and employee engagement programs aimed at encouraging more connection among employees and providing timely information and updates
Employee Events - Assist with preparing outlines and slide decks for ongoing business unit town halls, First Fridays, and help facilitate employee events as needed
Support for Executive Thought Leadership - Support these programs by monitoring industry trends/news, developing content (LinkedIn Posts, LinkedIn comments, media responses, executive briefing books) with oversight from team members, and tracking results
General Communications Team Support - Provide general support to the broader Corporate Communications teams in areas including email distribution, metrics and reporting, email list management and coordination with external vendors
Skills You Will Need Here:
2-3 years of communications experience, either in-house or at an agency
Ability to work well on a team, share ideas and push for creative approaches to communications problems
Capable communicator who can simplify complex information into compelling, easy to understand narratives for a variety of audiences
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize as needed, with guidance from team members
Excellent writing, editing and presentation building skills
Proactively anticipates the needs of the team
-Client service- mentality
Self-starter who is professional, mature, responsible and reliable
Expertise in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications:
Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage's EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links.
Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.
If you are a Colorado state resident, please email jobpostinginquiries@cengage.com to receive compensation information for this role. Please be sure to include this posting's job ID in the subject line of the email to help ensure a timely response.
About Cengage Group
Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
