Senior Manager- Corporate Communications

SSA Marine is seeking an experienced strategic communications professional to join the company's corporate communications team. The Senior Manager, Corporate Communications, will work closely with the Director of Communications to develop and execute integrated communications initiatives that strengthen the company's reputation, advance business priorities, support employee engagement, and promote alignment across internal and external stakeholders.

This position serves as a trusted communications advisor to leaders across the organization and partners closely with teams including Operations, Human Resources, Sustainability, Legal, Government Relations, Business Development, and executive leadership. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable developing external communications strategies, pitching media, writing executive messaging, and leading change management communications initiatives.

Strategic Communications & Leadership Support

• Serve as a strategic communications advisor to leaders across SSA Marine and affiliated businesses.

• Develop communication strategies and messaging plans to support key business initiatives, growth opportunities, organizational changes, and company priorities.

• Provide communications counsel on reputational, stakeholder, and employee engagement considerations.

• Lead the development of key messages, talking points, FAQs, executive presentations, and strategic communication materials.

• Support crisis preparedness, issues management, and response planning efforts.

External Communications & Media Relations

• Develop and manage proactive external communications programs that elevate awareness of SSA Marine's capabilities, achievements, and strategic priorities.

• Lead our media relations activities, including managing relationships with business and industry press covering ports, logistics, and the global supply chain.

• Write and manage press releases, talking points, web content, and external messaging materials.

• Build and maintain relationships with ports, community stakeholders, and other external audiences.

• Manage media inquiries and support spokesperson preparation and interview coordination.

Brand & Digital Communications

• Help maintain and strengthen SSA Marine's corporate brand identity and reputation.

• Support content strategy and execution across LinkedIn, company websites, and other digital platforms.

• Ensure consistent application of company brand standards, messaging frameworks, and visual identity guidelines.

• Identify opportunities to showcase company milestones, innovation, sustainability achievements, and industry leadership.

Internal Communications & Employee Engagement

• Develop and execute internal communications campaigns that promote employee understanding of company priorities, values, and business performance.

• Support executive communications, leadership announcements, all-hands meetings, and employee engagement initiatives.

• Lead change communications strategies for organizational initiatives, business transformations, and major company projects.

• Ensure message alignment and consistency across business units, functions, and regions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Human Resources, Sustainability, Legal, Government Relations, Operations, Business Development, and commercial teams to support communications objectives.

• Manage external agencies, consultants, freelancers, and vendors as needed.

• Support communications planning for company events, conferences, trade shows, and stakeholder engagement activities.

• Track communications performance and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.