External Communications Manager – Thought Leadership

2 maanden geleden


Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland Signify Netherlands B.V. Voltijd

We're looking for a full-time External Communications Manager to join our Global Brand, Communications and Marketing team in Amsterdam.

Working for Signify means being creative and adaptive. Our culture of continuous learning and commitment to diversity and inclusion creates an environment that allows you to build your skills and career. Together, we're transforming our industry.

As the world leader in lighting, we're constantly ahead of the curve. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new grounds in data analytics, AI, and smart homes, offices, cities and more

As External Communications Manager, you will play a key role supporting Signify's communications strategy and building Signify's reputation and leadership profile. In close collaboration with the Head of External Communications, you have a leading role to play in developing and executing our thought leadership program. You will work with senior executives and leaders from across the business as well as a global network of communications professionals at Signify, drafting and updating leadership narratives, writing speeches, op-eds and ensuring our voice is present where and when it matters.

Signify is one of the few companies in the world to achieve carbon neutrality and our next sustainability goals are even bolder: doubling our positive impact on the environment and society by 2025.

We're on the lookout for forward-thinking innovators with a passion for sustainability. If you match this description, get in touch

What you'll do
  • Work with executives, innovation and sustainability professionals to develop thought leadership platforms.
  • Activate thought leadership platforms with keynote and speech ideation and writing.
  • Create articles and content for internal and external use that support our leadership position.
  • Collaborate with our network of global communications specialists to source content from and support local thought leadership execution in Signify markets around the world.
  • Continuously integrate best-practices, outside-in learnings into content strategy and planning.
Your qualifications
  • You have more than eight years' experience in the Corporate Communications environment, ideally with both in-house and agency experience.
  • You enjoy engaging with a broad range of stakeholders from senior executives to R&D and sustainability professionals. You know how the media works, have a sharp eye for what is newsworthy and can cut through technical detail to get to the compelling truth. You are a keen follower of the latest innovations in technology and developments in corporate sustainability.
  • Solid business acumen and experience working with executives on communications campaigns.
  • The ability to simplify complex information to create compelling messages for different audiences.
  • Exceptional writing, editing and proof-reading skills.
  • Experience dealing with complex communications channels across multiple businesses.
  • Strong organizational skills, with a focus on delivering work on time.
  • Responsible and adaptable to organizational and market changes.
  • Native English speaker and writer with a strong track record in writing high-impact content.
What you'll get in return...

We're offering multiple opportunities for career development, like mentoring, coaching and stretch assignments, with strong international exposure for dynamic profiles. Learning is fundamental to our culture. Through continuous learning, we are transforming the industry. You have the chance to learn every day, acquire new skills and perspectives through customized online programs, and on-the-job experiences.

See #SignifyLife through the eyes of our employees

Who we are

Signify is the world leader in lighting. We provide professional customers and consumers with quality, energy-efficient LED lighting. And our lights, when connected, bring data to devices, apps and people – redefining what light can do and how you use it. Today, our innovations, such as LiFi – internet connectivity through light – and UV-C, solar and horticultural lighting, contribute to a safer, smarter, more sustainable world.

We're operating in 74 countries with 32,000 people worldwide.



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