Communications Manager

EDENS has an entrepreneurial culture built on the values of innovation, connectivity, passion and stewardship.

EDENS Marketing plays an important role in the Company’s purpose of enriching communities. Through design, communication and innovation, we deliver high-touch collateral using print and digital brochures, videos, DPS lookbooks, and digital platforms for both external and internal audiences. The Communications Manager role will be an integral member of a talented team focused on telling EDENS’ unique stories across multiple channels. Assignments and responsibilities vary daily but are always focused on developing compelling narrative content. This is a great opportunity for a versatile, talented generalist who wants to hone media skills while working on some of the most interesting and news-making properties across several markets – Boston, DC, Southeast, Florida, Texas.

- Develop and deliver strategic, integrated corporate communications that aligns EDENS’ key messages, projects, events and corporate objectives. - Manage internal/external communications, working with executive management in the development and administration of these programs - Draft copy and narrative content for print and digital platforms - Collaborate with Digital Marketing and Design Teams to ensure communication is consistent and streamlined - Research, develop and deliver strategic content for articles, speeches and thought pieces. - Support media outreach efforts and collaborate with external agencies to elevate EDENS’ profile; - Work with external PR agency to secure interviews, opinion editorials and other relevant content placed in target publications. - Support internal communications initiatives to drive a positive corporate culture and employee engagement - Create strategic content and direction for EDENS corporate website - Perform market research to identify and track retailer trends, competitor news and market-specific data for the Company’s target markets. - Establish and maintain media contacts and relationships. - Understand the flow of media relations, schedule interviews and follow-up in a timely manner with reporters and editors. - Help plan and execute company-wide special events

**Technology Requirements** - Experience in multiple social media outlets - Familiarity with basic web administration/maintenance - Proficient to expert level knowledge of Microsoft Office products - Experience with press tools (Cision) **Requirements** - Clear, compelling communicator with extensive resume of published material - Creative, passionate, fun and flexible professional - Highly organized and ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines - Ability to work independently - Proven leadership skills - Positivity in the face of chaos - Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in English, Journalism or related field; graduate degree preferred