Manager, Internal Communication
Purpose
Corporate Communication helps adidas to create distinctive and appealing images with its stakeholder groups, build a strong, trusted corporate brand ("the company behind the brands") and develop reputational capital. The team positively enhances the company¡¯s reputation with inspiring content derived from the company¡¯s strategy, consistent messaging, impactful distribution via state-of-the-art channels and relevant employee engagement activations.
Key Responsibilities
Support the development and execution of the Global/South Korean integrated communication plan internally for adidas Korea in line with corporate business priorities and global integrated planning
Work closely with key stakeholders in South Korea to capture key milestones and progress in line with strategy and create stories, drive positive employee engagement and contribute to the department's KPIs across adidas owned corporate communication channels (I.e.,a-LIVE, Viva Engage, Inside3Stripes, All Employee Meetings)
Provide logistical and organizational support for employee meetings and events, including working with external agencies
Support Senior Manager on all employee communication touchpoints at local level including All Employee Meetings, General Manager communication, video/content development, internal articles, etc. and execute working cross-functionally
Lead global community give-back initiative in the local market, identifying employee engagement opportunities where appropriate
Develop quarterly and yearly review reports by extracting KPI data from the key internal and external communication channels, and assess qualitative & quantitative performance and key insights
Perform administrative tasks such as ensuring accurate management of publishing tools (eg. Smartsheet) and management of assets (eg. Creative library etc.)
Key Relationships
Senior Manager, Internal Comms
Senior Leadership Team (South Korea)
Brand & Commercial Teams
Global Corporate Communication Team
External agencies
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
University degree in business studies/ marketing/ communication
4 – 5 years of working experience in a Corporate/Brand/Internal Communication department, and agency experience is a plus
Through understanding of the complexity, interactions, and dynamics within an international company
Comprehensive understanding of communication and business acumen
Strong and professional interpersonal communication skills to negotiate with internal and/or external partners with possible divergent interests and with different business areas
Ability to think and act strategically and support developing operational plans
A great team player who can work collaboratively across all functions and disciplines
Excellent project & event management skills and coordinating content for activities/events
Excellent storytelling and creative visual skills, including video production and slide design
Excellent communication expertise and English fluency, both written and verbal (quality, consistency, and accuracy)
Solution-oriented and can-do attitude
Self-motivated and able to work well under deadline pressure and multi-task
Mindful and eager to learn and grow
Passion for sport and communication
AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE¡¯S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.
COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company¡¯s standards.
RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.
adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.