Meta Looking For Communications Manager, Strategic Response at Remote Full Time

Facebook is seeking a Communications Manager focused on rapid response communications. The position requires strong media relations skills and experience using social media platforms as a rapid response tactic.This person is expected to maintain relationships with key media and influencers and should be highly organized, energetic, and detail-oriented. Key parts of the role will include devising media and social media strategy around challenging and time-sensitive issues, drafting statements and messaging, and working directly with reporters. The ideal candidate will be able to quickly absorb complex issues, come up with a response strategy, and lead cross-functional efforts to see it through.This role is on the Strategic Response Communications team.

Communications Manager, Strategic Response Responsibilities:
Lead response strategy on some of Facebook’s most pressing and complex issues

Work directly with reporters on stories

Draft statements and messaging

Develop and execute rapid response plans for social media

Partner with communications team colleagues when issues arise in their areas of subject matter expertise

Counsel cross-functional partners on communications considerations for policy changes, product updates and other announcements

Minimum Qualifications:
7+ years of experience working in communications or journalism

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, or related field

Experience leveraging social media platforms as a rapid response strategy

Experience managing issues and rapid response communications

Experience working directly with reporters

Experience drafting messaging materials, and working with cross-functional groups

Experience with multiple deliverables and working in a deadline driven environment

Experience distilling complex technology or policy issues into simplified language

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working on a corporate communications team, at a public affairs agency, a political campaign, and/or as a journalist

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