Global Communications Manager

Primary Function: Develops the GTI brand image and corporate vision for internal and external communications. Benchmarks, develops, and implements a communication strategy that is recognized as world class.  

• Description of Responsibilities: Develops corporate communication strategy for future growth and continuous improvement, including developing world class communications infrastructure (i.e. communications intranet/internet, message boards, newsletters, etc) 


• Develops timely and effective communication processes using Lean tools


• Benchmarks best in class communications organizations and provides a framework for communications that enables each department to communicate effectively

Organization Transformation-Changes

• Serves as team member for change management/communications that support growth initiatives 

    Coordinates communications that support the implementation of growth initiatives

Shareholders/Customers

       Supports the development of shareholder communications that are primarily focused on our Strategy & Culture

• Develops and communicates GTI brand image, ensures consistency across organization.


• Creates annual report for shareholders

Employee Communication

• Develops employee communication strategy/plan that incorporates all significant messaging and changes that will impact our team members throughout the year


• Supports the development of key messages to support significant HR initiatives to ensure alignment with overall message strategy and tone


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• Visits local sites to coordinate communication strategies, including assisting in developing management communication skills and capacity.


• Provides guidance and direction to ensure communications are strategic, accurate, relevant and reflect a tone/style consistent with GrafTech culture.

External Communication

• Serves as a contact for press and media relations


• Creates a protocol for press release generation and approval, internally and externally


• Maintenance of Crisis Communications Plan and member f Crisis Communications Team

Knowledge / Skills / Experience:

¨       Four year college degree is required. Journalism or Organization Communication degree preferred.

¨       6 - 10 years experience in a role primarily focused on developing communications.

¨       Excellent written and verbal communication skills (writing sample required).

¨       Enjoys writing and developing presentations.

¨       Project management experience with small-to-medium projects.

¨       Enjoys working in a fast paced and changing environment.

¨       Ability to develop high quality communications under tight deadlines.

¨       Communication strategy development expertise (e.g., stakeholder analysis, recommendations, message development, medium recommendations, etc.)

We offer a competitive salary (including incentive program) and benefits package commensurate with experience and the opportunity to join a well-established organization. If you thrive in a challenging environment and have a proven track record in achieving results, come join our worldwide organization.

Must be legally qualified to work under the Immigration Reform & Control Act.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V