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Overview: We are seeking a talented and experienced Manager of Executive Communications to join the Corporate Marketing team. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional writing skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to articulate complex ideas into compelling narratives. This role involves crafting thought-provoking content, including bylines, abstracts for speaking engagements, and engaging social media posts that reflect Extreme’s key messages and thought leadership initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Content Creation:
· Develop high-quality written content, including thought leadership articles, bylines, op-eds, and executive social posts that align with Extreme’s strategic objectives.
· Collaborate with executives and subject matter experts to capture their insights and perspectives, transforming them into compelling narratives for external publication.
· Research industry trends, market insights, and emerging topics to identify thought leadership opportunities and stay ahead of the curve.
Byline Development:
· Craft thought-provoking and original bylines that showcase Extreme’s expertise and thought leadership in key areas.
· Ensure consistency in messaging and tone across all written materials, maintaining the organization's brand voice and identity.
Abstracts for Speaking Opportunities:
· Write concise and compelling abstracts for executive presentations, keynote speeches, and panel discussions at industry conferences, webinars, and events.
· Tailor abstracts to resonate with target audiences and highlight the Extreme’s thought leadership contributions and innovative insights.
Social Media Management:
· Develop engaging and shareable content for various social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Twitter, and industry-specific forums.
· Monitor social media channels for relevant conversations, trends, and opportunities to amplify executive thought leadership and engage with key stakeholders.
· Collaborate with the marketing and communications teams to schedule posts, track performance metrics, and refine content strategies for maximum impact.
Collaboration and Coordination:
· Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, communications, public relations, and executive leadership, to align content initiatives with broader organizational goals and messaging priorities.
· Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize deadlines, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality content that meets or exceeds expectations.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
· Proven experience as a thought leadership writer, journalist, or content creator in a corporate or agency setting.
· Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with a keen eye for detail and a strong command of grammar, punctuation, and style.
· Demonstrated ability to translate complex ideas and technical concepts into clear, concise, and engaging content for diverse audiences.
· Familiarity with SEO best practices, content optimization techniques, and digital publishing platforms.
· Strong research skills and the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources to develop original insights and thought leadership content.
· Experience working with senior executives, subject matter experts, and key stakeholders to capture their perspectives and amplify their thought leadership presence.
· Proficiency in social media management tools, content scheduling platforms, and analytics dashboards.
· Excellent organizational skills, time management abilities, and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
· A passion for innovation, curiosity, and continuous learning, with a desire to stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in thought leadership and content marketing.
Join Our Team: If you are a strategic thinker, creative storyteller, and passionate advocate for thought leadership excellence, we want to hear from you! Apply now to be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of our industry through visionary leadership and impactful storytelling.
Extreme Networks, Inc. (EXTR) creates effortless networking experiences that enable all of us to advance. We push the boundaries of technology leveraging the powers of machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation. Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions and rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver progress like never before. For more information, visit Extreme'swebsiteor follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. Come Advance with us! In keeping with our values, no employee or applicant will face discrimination/harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination/harassment based on “protected categories,” Extreme Networks also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (e.g., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our organization. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Extreme Networks.
