IBM jobs - Communication Specialist

Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.


Your Role and Responsibilities
How we’ll help you grow:

• You’ll have access to all the technical and management training courses you need to become the expert you want to be
• You’ll learn directly from expert developers in the field; our team leads love to mentor
• You'll have the opportunity to work in many different areas to figure out what really excites you

Who you are:

You are a highly motivated Communications Specialist with a background in comms, marketing, journalism, or public relations. You thrive in a fast paced, team environment and also like to dive into detailed work independently. You are a sociable and curious individual with a natural aptitude for building strong business relationships. You are expected to be a strategic thinker with a meticulous attention to detail, working well under pressure and meeting deadlines. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
To ensure success, you should be innovative, organized and self-motivated with a keen interest in driving strategic messages to key internal and external role-players.

What you will do:

As a Communication Specialist, you will be responsible for

• Improving and standardizing the internal communications at Business Units levels in CIO India
• Communicating and maintaining relationships with Leadership team
• Taking initiative to engage the wider technology community and increase the profile of CIO India.
• Acquire and maintain a detailed knowledge of the company’s policies, principles and strategies, and to keep up-to-date with relevant developments.
• Work with key internal role-players to brainstorm content ideas, in line with the company’s strategy and in support of various brand initiatives

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Collaboration skills.
• Motivation to reach high levels of team satisfaction.
• Can-do attitude.
• Proven experience of conceptualizing and delivering corporate communication plans including a portfolio of past campaigns
• Experience working with designers to achieve high quality deliverables
• Experience applying branding concepts and methodologies
• Copy writing expertise
• Working knowledge of MS Office
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills
• Outstanding organizational and planning abilities
• Proficient command of English

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Experience in web design and content production is a plus
• Experience in Photo and video-editing software is an asset

About Business Unit
The IBM Finance organization is responsible for driving enterprise performance and transformation.  We are the financial stewards of IBM, delivering IBM’s financial strategy, developing new business models, and mitigating enterprise risk. Do you have a passion for creating business value? Join our team in accounting, financial planning, pricing, business controls, tax, treasury, business development (acquisitions & divestitures),and global financing.


Your Life @ IBM
What matters to you when you’re looking for your next career challenge?

Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.

Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.


About IBM
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Location Statement
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Being You @ IBM
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