Title Communications Manager

Job Number	1756473
Business	GE Global Growth & Operations
Business Segment	Global Growth & Operations - Europe
Career Level	Experienced
Function	Communications
Function Segment	Organizational Communications
Location(s) Where Opening Is Available	Norway
City	Sandvika
Postal Code	1338
Relocation Expenses	No
Role Summary/Purpose	Work as part of the GGO communications team in the Nordics to increase GE brand recognition in Norway.
Essential Responsibilities	• Develop a Norwegian communication plan, in line with the Nordic plan, to increase media visibility, identify speaking opportunities and create GE events. Leverage and present GE initiatives, such as Industrial Internet, Advanced Manufacturing, Innovation Barometer, Healthymagination and Ecomagination to make GE a thought leader in relevant areas. • Build a media plan that supports recruitment and talent acquisition. Work in collaboration with HR, business leadership and communicators outside the region. These activities can include, but are not limited to: o university outreach (with HR) o media visibility in national Tier1 o ad campaigns o digital and social media • Executive communications: identify Norwegian spokespersons for media interviews and speaking engagements, create talking points and messaging. Develop media opportunities. • Take ownership of crisis communications when needed. • Support businesses in select internal communications projects. • Identify and collaborate with each businesses’ and GGO’s o communications team o government relations team o marketing teams o other relevant commercial teams in and outside Norway to ensure the communication plan and activities are aligned with GE’s global communications strategy and support business objectives.
Qualifications/Requirements	• University degree in communications, technology or business. • Minimum 10+ years work experience. • Previous work experience in international environment. • Strong communication, presentation and planning skills. • Excellent knowledge of Norwegian and English language (oral and written). • Commercial mindset. Curiosity and passion to learn new businesses.
Desired Characteristics	• Ability to be influencing in cross-functional/matrix teams. • Ability to energize, strong interpersonal skills. • Ability to simplify strategy into specific actions. • Interest in local business community and investment climate in region.