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Temporary Communications & Media Manager - Hybrid

CBRE Group · Dearborn, MI, USA ·

Job type:
Temporary

Temporary Communications & Media Manager

As a CBRE Temporary Communications & Media Manager, you will oversee a team responsible for providing communication and media direction to a department, client, or specific organizational area for a major automotive manufacturer. This is a hybrid position, requiring employees to work in the office one day per week and remotely for the remainder of the workweek. This job is part of the Communications job function. They are responsible for developing internal and external communications that are related to organizational values, strategy, performance, and others. This position is temporary with CBRE for 7-8 months.
What You'll Do:

Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
Assist with the development and delivery of communications. This includes content, and strategies. media plans and programming in support of the business.
Act as a media contact and build long-term relationships with influencers. Negotiate with media channels and have part ownership of the budget.
Create internal and external communication plans. This includes content and media strategies, conducting interviews and surveys, and brainstorming sessions.
Build and manage social media profiles and presence. Stay up to date on the current media marketplace and trends. Develop and conduct social media training.
Partner with stakeholders on short and long-term projects. Track performance metrics and campaign outcomes. Ensure that key messages align with company values and goals.
Conduct interviews, surveys, and brainstorming sessions to gather information for strategic direction.
Distribute press releases, pitch stories, coordinate, and prep speakers for important interviews.
Stay up to date on the current marketplace and trends. Learn new programs, technology, and software as needed.
Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.
Apply knowledge of own discipline and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.
What You'll Need:

Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
Experience in staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention preferred.
Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the USA without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Equal Employment Opportunity:

CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations:

CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).