Communications Manager, LEGO Manufacturing Virginia
LEGO Group

Job Description

Are you a passionate storyteller excited about an opportunity to build and protect the reputation of one of the world's most beloved brands?

We're looking for an outstanding colleague to help develop and lead how we communicate about the LEGO brand, our business and our values - with children as our role models.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead internal and external corporate communication for the LEGO Group's factory in Chesterfield County, Virginia, U.S.
  
• Develop and implement internal and external communications plans that strengthen the corporate reputation of the LEGO Group.
  
• Promote a sense of belonging, motivation and communication inside and outside the organization.
  

Responsibilities - Internal:

• Design and implement internal communication activities and campaigns to strengthen two-way communication with all colleagues, promote and embed the LEGO Group culture throughout the site, and drive engagement with the LEGO Group and LEGO brand.
  
• Develop, implement and manage internal communication channels for the factory site, ensuring smooth operation and timely updating of channels.
  
• Organize and produce written and visual communication content for the factory's internal channels.
  
• Lead the elevation of local content from our Virginia factory to our global internal communication channels, and the localization of global internal communication content for the team at the Virginia factory.
  
• Support the factory General Manager and Leadership Team with key communication activities and provide counsel on key change programs.
  
• Collaborate with key internal partners (public affairs, social responsibility, HR, regional communication team) to inform the development of a comms plan and ongoing communications activities.
  

Responsibilities - External:

• Build and strengthen the reputation of the LEGO Group in Virginia through a structured and consistent approach.
  
• Support the development and coordination of crisis communication as needed in Virginia.
  
• Serve as day-to-day contact for external communication agency, and manage relationship together with support from global communication
  
• Respond to local media enquiries and lead media visits to the factory.
  
• Support the corporate events and visitor program.
  
• Represent the LEGO Group in various forums from a communications perspective
  

Play your part in our team succeeding

Every colleague counts in our passionate, dynamic and high-performing team. We work closely, support each other, and have fun together. You'll play a key role in leading communications in Virginia both internally and externally, covering a wide range of themes like site openings, workplace culture, executive profiling and sustainability.

Do you have what it takes?

• Proven track record of creating engaging and impactful communications
  
• Experience working cross-functionally in a global company, with colleagues located locally and around the world
  
• Thrives in a fast-paced international environment
  
• Strong project management skills, with a dedication to quality and attention to detail
  
• Self-starter who can inspire and motivate others, leading by example
  
• Experience counseling senior business leaders
  
• Understanding of the U.S. media landscape required; knowledge of local Virginia media landscape preferred
  

Additional details on this position

• The salary for this position has a range of $100,700 - $151,100 USD based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. The LEGO Group carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer.
  
• Our workplace enables our LEGO Group colleagues to be and do their best at work. Introducing a flexible way of working through a hybrid working model is a great example of how we live up to our ambition. This 3 day in the office hybrid working model will exemplify our People Promise by embracing the different life situations of our colleagues.
  

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Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What's in it for you?

Here are some of what to expect:

Family Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances - All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing - We want you to be your best self, so you'll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based

Colleague Discount - We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme

Your workplace - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team. If you dream of being a part of our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply.

We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to "inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow."

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children's Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children's Rights.

We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.

Online Application Accessibility Statement; which is intended for people with disabilities - LEGO systems endeavors to make www.LEGO.com/jobs accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our web site or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the HR Service Desk at 1.860-763-7777, option #3. Please note, these communication channels should be used for those having difficulty accessing our on-line channels, not to inquire about job opportunities.

Just imagine building your dream career.

Then make it real.

Join the LEGO® team today.

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