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Manager, Sustainability Communications

Cushman & Wakefield

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

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Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 159 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

114th of 208 rated real estate companies

Job description

Job Title

Manager, Sustainability Communications

Job Description Summary

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate firms with approximately 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices and 60 countries delivering core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, and valuation and other services. Its Global Corporate Communications team stewards the Cushman & Wakefield brand and supports the firm’s executive leaders and service lines in driving reputation, engagement and value around the world.
Cushman & Wakefield has a responsibility to help create a more sustainable and inclusive future for our people, clients and planet. We prioritize responsible corporate citizenship, reducing our environmental impact and creating an inclusive workplace for all. Our sustainability strategy commits to tangible goals across the following three focus areas: we drive net zero, we accelerate progress and we create positive places.
To help us drive awareness and effect change across our firm, we are seeking a Manager, Sustainability Communications, who will help drive the firm’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) internal and external communication strategy. This person will collaborate with global colleagues to develop engaging content that captures progress made toward ESG goals and net-zero targets for the firm’s annual Sustainability Report. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, shares new ideas and is flexible. The Manager, Sustainability Communications, is part of the firm’s Corporate Communications function and reports to Cushman & Wakefield’s Director, Corporate Communications, and will work closely with our Global ESG Team.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute ESG-related communications for internal and external audiences, including firmwide milestones, achievements and success stories across multiple channels to advance Cushman & Wakefield’s sustainability goals.
  • Collaborate with the firm’s ESG team and global stakeholders to develop content for the firm’s annual Sustainability Report with heavy emphasis on project management, compelling storytelling, writing, editing and brand alignment.
  • Support the firm’s Chief Sustainability Officer through internal and external communications across multiple channels (i.e., email, intranet stories, press releases, awards opportunities, social media).
  • Serve as a strategic communications advisor to internal stakeholders.
  • Oversee special projects to ensure employees are receiving the right information at the right time.
  • Collaborate with functional teams to ensure alignment and support of core strategies and values.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism or public relations.
  • 5-7 years of experience in internal or corporate communications; specific experience creating content for sustainability-related topics or ESG programs is highly preferred.
  • Proven, comparable experience in the job’s areas of responsibility.
  • Excellent written, interpersonal and storytelling skills.
  • Experience creating content for social media.
  • Strong project management skills with proven ability to balance multiple priorities, stakeholders and timelines.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative while working well in a group environment.
  • Ability to use sound judgment and demonstrate executive presence when working with senior leaders.

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative​ Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without  regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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