Issue 106: Late week edition with 55 roles and 2 must-read content picks

Part 1: Get Informed and Inspired?

Observations on Internal Comms Job Market?

If you are looking for a role in Internal Comms, Kevin Blasko is a great person to follow. Weekly he shared open roles and great content in his “Strictly Internal" newsletter. This week he also shared his analysis on the pace of internal roles being posted. His findings: While he observed a dip from October, London is leading the pack and other major metros are holding steady.?

Why Reporting Matters?

This piece from Axios co-founder Jim VandeHei is an important read on the state of media landscape and the growing mistrust of mainstream media. Axios is one of my go-to publications due to its writing style and my respect for its founders (Jim and Mike Allen).?

There were so many quotes that stood out:?

Reality check:?You're right to dunk on biased, sloppy, lazy coverage... It undercuts the hard work of every on-the-level reporter working their beats...?

But we need to distinguish between "the media" and honest reporting. ?

I also want to remind?fellow journalists of the very legitimate concerns of our critics. Make no mistake: This is a war to restore faith in our work. And we're losing — decisively.?

But I also believe strongly and immovably that reporting and journalistic standards are vital for the American system, and the emerging information ecosystem, to prosper.? ?

What you can do:?I advise my friends — or critics — who are skeptical of Axios or legacy media to try out a publication for a few weeks. Decide for yourself if that organization seems to be trying to get to the closest approximation of the truth, and achieves it the vast majority of the time.?

Notice the standard isn't perfection. It's intent and results. Based on your clear-eyed appraisal of the totality.?

One bad story — or dumb headline, or clumsy phrase that gets screenshot and lit up — does not a failed publication, or industry, make. But we in "the media" need to do better.?That's where critics are right.?

?Thanks to Leah Rosenfeld for sharing and raising awareness for this important perspective.

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Part 2: Find Your Next Role?

Remote (7)?

Marketing Assistant, Consumer Direct Care Network, US-Remote. Via Jenna?

Comms Specialist, Editorial and Publications, Protect Democracy, US-Remote. $71K-$83K. Via Megan?

Email Marketing Specialist, One Cause, US-Remote. Via Karen?

Comms Associate, Media Engagement, Protect Democracy, US-Remote. $61K-$77K. Via Megan?

Digital Comms Director, Run for Something, US-Remote. $132,600. Via Amanda?

Senior Director of Comms and Marketing, Run for Something, US-Remote. $146,600. Via Amanda?

VP, Development, Run for Something, US-Remote. $162,100. Via Amanda?

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Multiple Locations (4)?

Creative Strategist, Events and Experiences, Google, NYC, LA or San Francisco. $137K-$202K. Via Marcelo?

Editorial Lead, Cloud Learning Services, Google, Austin, TX or Atlanta, GA. Via Kieren?

Director, Global Product Management Communications, Gartner, Stamford, CT or Irving, TX. Via Justin?

Head of Industry, Programmatic, Consumer Goods and Entertainment, Google, NYC or San Francisco, CA. $189K-$268K Via Andrew?

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Boston Metro Area (3)?

VP of Marketing and Comms, The Boston Foundation, Boston, MA. Via Brian?

Lead, Global Leadership Comms (Sr Manager), Takeda, Cambridge, MA. Via Lisa?

Lead, R&D Leadership Comms and Employee Engagement (Sr Manager), Takeda, Cambridge, MA. Via Lisa?

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NYC (8)?

Marketing Associate (Contract), National Football League (NFL), NYC. $30/hr-$35/hr. Via Caroline ?

Communications Designer (Media Planner), Initiative, NYC-Hybrid. $62K-$65K. Via Jennifer?

Executive and Employee Social Media Manager, JP Morgan Chase, NYC. $90K-$185K. Via Mary?

Senior Manager, Global Communications, Vans, NYC. $112K-$140K. Via Marissa?

Head of Communications, Torchlight Hire, NYC. $180K-$200K. Via Diana?

Director of Communications, Dow Jones, NYC. $160K-$200K. Via Ashok?

Director of Global Partnerships Marketing, AEG, NYC. $102K-$161K. Via Joseph?

Vice President, Strategy, Media and Entertainment, TransUnion, NYC. $177K-$302K. Via Julie?

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Washington DC/MD/VA (2)?

Strategic Comms Specialist, TEKsystems, Hanover, MD. Via Bethany?

Sr Manager, Brand Communications, National Geographic, Washington DC. Via Monique?

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Southeast (5)?

Social Media Marketing Specialist, Trash Panda Marketing, Raleigh, NC. Via Rachel?

External Comms Specialist, Jackson, Nashville, TN. Via Patrick?

External Comms Manager, Jackson, Nashville, TN. Via Patrick?

Communications Specialist, Huber Engineered Materials (HEM), Atlanta, GA. Via Taylor?

Director of Internal Communications, Southern Glazers, Miami, FL. Via Cindy?

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Texas (2)?

Social Experience Manager, Whataburger, San Antonio, TX. Via Ashley?

Marketing Analyst, AM Specialty Insurance Group, Dallas, TX. Via Brendan?

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Midwest (14)?

Paid Media Manager, Shinola, Detroit, MI. Via Dana?

Public Relations Manager, Rocket Companies Fin Tech Brands, Detroit, MI. (Hiring Leader?Aaron)?

Senior Public Relations Manager, Rocket Companies Fin Tech Brands, Detroit, MI. (Hiring Leader Aaron)?

Director of Video Content Production, Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, Detroit, MI. Via Mario?

Cross Brand Merchandising Manager, General Motors, Warren, MI or US-Remote. Via Marcie?

Communications Writer, The Joint Commission, Oakbrook Terrace, IL-Hybrid. Via Jennifer?

Manager, HR Communications, Abbvie, Chicago, IL. Via Brett?

Manager, External Comms, Retail & Technology, Walgreens, Deerfield, IL. Via Morgan?

Manager, Communications, Walgreens, Deerfield, IL. Via Morgan?

Assistant Director of Communications, U of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Via Christian?

Director, Communications, Pharmacy, Walgreens, Deerfield, IL. Via Morgan?

Comms Director, AI and Digital, GE Healthcare, Chicago, IL. Via Sofia?

Senior Graphic Designer, Things Remembered, 1-800-Flowers Inc, Burr Ridge, IL. Via ReShon?

Senior Comms Specialist, Audience Engagement, Northwestern Mutual, Milwaukee, WI or WI-Remote. Via Sara?

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Colorado (2)?

Marketing Specialist, Digital Media, Ibotta, Denver, CO. Via Hernan?

Manager, Internal Comms, HelloFresh, Boulder, CO. Via Jory?

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California (6)?

Interactive Graphic Designer, Reviver, Granite Bay, CA. Via Edee?

Senior Global Campaign Analytics Manager, Prime Video Global Brand and Digital Intelligence, Amazon Prime Video, Culver City, CA. $112K-$186K. Via Jordan?

Product Design Manager, Ads Platform, Netflix, Los Gatos, CA. Via Justin?

Senior Manager, Value Added Services, Employee Communications, Visa, San Francisco, CA. $142K-$206K. Via Desmond?

Senior Director, Chief of Staff to the Chief Communications Officer, Cisco, San Jose, CA. $260K-$344K. Via Gwen?

Manager, Partner Management, AMC Networks, Santa Monica, CA. Via Yahisha?

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Pacific Northwest (2)?

Communications Specialist, Synopsys Inc, Hillsboro, OR. Via Danna?

Communication and Marketing Coordinator, Portland Rose Festival Foundation, Portland, OR. Via Kara?

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Part 3: Tap into the Power of Your Network?

This week I had several virtual interactions that reminded me that you can achieve meaningful human connection even through the screen:?

• Reconnecting with a mentor (from earlier in my career) via video call. His thoughtful questions and words of wisdom left me with feelings of deep respect and care?

• Hearing the news of success from a member of my weekly networking circle... and being part of the group celebrating her win.?

• An insightful conversation with my BetterUp coach as she urged me to pause and recognize all the positive changes that I’ve made this fall.?

So, while I wish these moments could have occurred in person... I’ll take these moments virtually as they still have the effect of refilling my cup.

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For those looking to enrich your LinkedIn feed, here are some of my recommendations for people to follow:?

#CommsJobs superstars:?

Kevin Blasko??

Marni Gordon??

Brad Russell??

Leah Rosenfeld??

Dan Shuftan??

Daniel Mendez?

Becca Martin?

Amanda Ponzar?

Sarah Kittel?

Julie Fleischer?

Jason Bernstein?

Elysa Strug?

Marc Goldberg?

For a more complete list of people going the extra mile on LinkedIn, follow the #hiringheroes hashtag that has been amplified through the efforts of Elliot Grossbard.?

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For Inspiration and Learning:?

Rishad Tobaccowala?

Christie Smith?

Francis Frei and Anne Morriss?

Matt Abrahams?

Sonia Chung ?

David Armano?