Location: New York,NY, USA
Coordinator, Corporate Communications
Reports to: Senior Director, Corporate Communications (dotted line to Manager, Corporate Communications)
Office Location: New York Design Office
* A collaborative member of the Corporate Communications team, supporting day-to-day activities necessary to execute the team's strategic priorities, while strengthening AEO Inc.'s talent and employer brand through engaging messaging, content and events.
* Helps to strengthen passion for the company and brands, driving growth and engagement across internal and external stakeholder communities.
* Executes the work needed to produce internal events that build connection and boost AEO's internal culture. Will play a key role within the New York Design Office as the primary point of contact in developing meaningful relationships with the associate community.
* Supports various projects and initiatives to meet business objectives, while maintaining AEO Inc. brand standards and identity.
Responsibilities
* Assist in editorial creation, writing, editing, and publishing of content in a variety of internal and external communication channels that support both the department's strategies and the communication strategies of partners across the company.
* Source storytelling opportunities with internal partners and lead the work to completion.
* Track and analyze internal communications metrics.
* Monitor and route inbound communications requests. Coordinate business partner approvals, gather details, fact check, etc. to ensure clear and accurate communications.
* Support internal event coordination from concept to execution, helping to create synergy and connection between campuses and associate populations. Manage project timeline and logistics; develop and maintain collaborative relationships with internal partners and external vendors; manage event budget and expenses; produce executive event briefings; and send calendar invites and track event registration.
* Create and produce engaging multimedia content for use on internal and external social channels with a goal to capture attention quickly and effectively through visuals, sound/music and concise messaging.
* Provide operational support for the team, including but not limited to: maintaining workload planning and company-wide meeting and events calendars; ongoing copy updates to intranet and corporate website; media monitoring; assist in department budgeting, processing expenses and purchase orders; benchmarking; maintaining and organizing files, message/photo library and corporate boilerplate copy; and ensuring department guidelines and SOPs are up to date.
* Special projects, as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements
* 1-3 years experience working in a fast-paced corporate environment; experience in PR, marketing, content creation or journalism is a plus
* Degree in communications, marketing, journalism, english or a related field
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to write accurate, compelling and impactful copy and editorial
* Strong ability to communicate with clarity and effectiveness for a variety of communication channels
* Adept at problem-solving and thinking quickly in a fast-paced environment
* Comfortable with ambiguity and understands the need to pivot quickly and multi-task to support the evolving needs of the business and associate community
* Excellent interpersonal skills, outgoing and at ease engaging with internal and external stakeholders
* Dynamic, self-starter who can lead a project from start to finish
* Highly creative, innovative and 'out of the box' thinker
* Enjoys teamwork and going the extra mile, with a positive attitude
* Openness to learn from feedback and adjust writing style as necessary
* Superior attention to detail and highly organized
* Proficient in Google Workspace, Canva and social media platforms
* Video editing skills a plus
* Some travel and work outside of normal business hours
* In-office work (at least 2 times per week) is required, and non-negotiable
Pay/Benefits Information:
* Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
* Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.
* Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click here.
* AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.