Senior Corporate Communications Specialist

MathWorks is the leading developer of mathematical computing software. Engineers and scientists worldwide rely on its products to accelerate the pace of discovery, innovation, and development.

The Senior Corporate Communications Specialist will develop and execute communications programs and tactics primarily focused on informing, educating, and motivating MathWorks worldwide staff, as well as select corporate marketing projects. Program elements will include executive presentation development, organizational announcements, event promotion and support, and internal channel management.

(1) Executive presentation development – Working with members of senior management, developing presentation content in a variety of electronic media, including PowerPoint and video. (2) Internal communications – As part of MathWorks regular reporting to its global staff, developing and delivering content focused on the company’s progress against long-term goals, annual plans, financial performance, and business highlights. (3) Event promotion and support – Collaborating with multiple, cross-functional groups, support a variety of internal events through the development of invitations and announcements, event-related content, and feedback mechanisms. (4) Organizational announcements – Develop, edit and distribute news and information affecting broad segments of the staff population, originating from functional departments (e.g., human resources, IT, facilities). campus updates, weather-related delays. (5) Special projects – Plan and execute, as needed. Examples include: company fact sheet, corporate information on mathworks.com, company profiles on major social media sites, new hire orientation materials.

* A bachelor's degree and 12 years of professional work experience is required. Additional Qualifications: * Work experience in a multinational, corporate environment required * Proven and documented accomplishment in the development and execution of internal communications programs * Demonstrable results in a range of communications media, particularly PowerPoint, SharePoint, video and other electronic formats * Ability to translate business needs into clear and compelling written communications Excellent verbal communication and leadership skills - including collaboration, status communication and change-management skills * Ability to influence senior management ranks; excellent negotiation and presentation skills * Ability to manage multiple projects of varying scope, involving cross-functional teams; must be able to influence peers to perform at a high level * Ability to develop and maintain internal operational procedures that support communications programs B2B software and/or engineering industry experience preferred