JOB DESCRIPTION
About:
Macy’s is proudly America’s Department Store. For more than 160 years, Macy’s has served generations at every stage of their lives. Customers come to us for fashion, value and celebration. The Macy’s Corporate Communications team informs, inspires, and engages our colleagues, customers, and communities.
Are you a storyteller? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are you a progressive thinker? Join a team of talented and dedicated professionals to promote and protect the iconic Macy’s brand. As a member of our team, you will gain experience in cross-channel communications, both internal and external. You’ll help motivate teams and influence senior leaders.
Job Overview:
Are you passionate about corporate communications and excited about informing and engaging key stakeholders for a well-known retailer? Macy’s is currently seeking an Associate, Corporate Communications – HR and Technology. This role reports to the Director, Corporate Communications – HR and Technology.
Essential Functions:
- Build strategic messaging and communications to inform and engage internal audiences.
- Communicate HR and Information Technology initiatives to the function and across the enterprise.
- Develop email communications, talking points, newsletters, videos, scripts, presentations and other support materials.
- Manage town halls and other corporate events, partnering with functional leaders, HR and MTech support teams.
- Utilize metrics to measure the success of current communications and make adjustments as needed.
- Enhance storytelling and amplification to express Macy’s brand attributes and strategic vision.
Qualifications and Competencies:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, organizational communications or journalism required.
- 4+ years of internal, HR, stores/retail or consumer communications experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in corporate communications, with specialization in internal communications, change management, organizational communications, and retail related topics/programs.
- Expert communicator; able to serve as a key partner with internal stakeholders.
- Strong personal impact with the ability to easily build relationships and credibility.
- Flexible approach to work with ability to toggle between projects and priorities in a high-pressure environment.
- Practices open and continuous communication, values keeping others informed, effectively presenting information in a clear, concise manner.
- Excellent leadership, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across functional lines and at many levels.
- Self-driven with ability to work independently and effectively plan and execute strategies to achieve priorities.
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, and time-sensitive environment.
- Ability to think creatively, strategically and technically.
- Proficiency with MS Office computer programs are required.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule with retail hours, including day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays.
This job description is not all-inclusive, and Macy’s Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy’s Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Candidates for positions in San Francisco ONLY can review their rights and the Company’s obligations under SFPC Art. 49 here. Candidates for positions in Los Angeles ONLY can review their rights and the Company’s obligations under LA MC Ch. XVIII Art. 9 here. Candidates for positions in Philadelphia ONLY can review their rights and the Company’s obligations under PC Ch. 9-3500 here.
