Senior Internal Communication Associate - Gurugram, India - ZS

Description

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on transforming global healthcare and beyond, our most valuable asset is our people. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping solutions from start to finish. At ZS, we believe that making an impact demands a different approach; and that's why here your ideas elevate actions, and here you'll have the freedom to define your own path and pursue cutting-edge work. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business including portfolio strategy, customer insights, research and development, operational and technology transformation, marketing strategy and many more. If you dare to think differently, join us, and find a path where your passion can change lives. Our most valuable asset is our people. At ZS we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are andmake us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about.

INTERNAL COMMUNICATION - SENIOR ASSOCIATE

We seek an experienced Internal Communication Senior Associate to join our Marketing & Communications team in our ND, India office. This role will report to the Internal Communication Lead and manage the strategic business communication for the India region which will be designed to engage and mobilize ZS's current, future and past workforce.

Key Success Factors for the Role:

You are a natural storyteller, with excellent verbal and written communication skills;

You're comfortable serving as a strategist and advisor to stakeholders, including those at the most senior levels, offering counsel on best practices and influencing adoption;

You have a deep global perspective with the desire and ability to seamlessly work with a regionally and culturally diverse team; and

You can expertly advocate on the appropriate communication channel depending upon the message, audience, purpose, etc.

Responsibilities:

Play a critical role in writing, assimilating, editing and driving the intranet at the India region level

Develop and execute effective plans to steer and manage the messaging on the digital signage at the different office locations (Bangalore, New Delhi, Pune)

Be the POC for India region (ZS Now) for firmwide newsletter, looking for opportunities and stories that need to be seen and can garner engagement

Efficiency in program management, designing, planning, strategizing, implementing and playing crucial role in navigating townhalls and roadshows

Experience with building and maintaining relationships with vendors and agencies

Basic know-how of shooting videos will be an added bonus

Provide communications support and counsel to senior executives and internal business partners

Ensure communication meets company goals and builds community

Foster trust and strong relationships with key leaders to better support business strategies through an effective internal communication vehicle

Help ensure consistency of messaging across all internal communications between the India offices

Find opportunities to streamline disparate communication efforts, connecting messages back to strategic priorities for the firm wherever possible, thereby helping ZS employees better understand the big picture

Qualification:

Minimum bachelor's degree in communication, journalism or related field; master's degree (MA/MS/MBA) preferred

3 to 6 years relevant work experience in multi-national professional services environment with demonstrated experience in the scope of this role

Strong writing, editing and verbal communications skills

Strong evidence of creating content relevant to a young IT/ITES workforce

Demonstrated ability to manage internal client relationships, including senior leaders

Proven record in leading employee communications programs that achieve results

Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously with strong prioritization skills

Understanding and experience in all key channels. Experience in leveraging social media for internal communication will be an added advantage

High-energy communications strategist and practitioner

Perks & Benefits: ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.