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KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate, Communications to join our Corporate Affairs team.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute paid, earned (regional media focus), social and owned media strategies that enhance and protect the reputation of the firm and advance the firm's strategic priorities with a focus in Chicago and other Midwest markets
• Build relationships with key stakeholders, including KPMG's Market Leaders, to understand our business and the media landscape to develop compelling messages to drive media and social engagement
• Drive communications to both external and internal audiences in support of business priorities through a variety of media, including social media, video and call show-flows, infographics, and written communications​
• Create and maintain productive, collaborative relationships, and proactively supports other team members and projects; serves as connection point on the team and with key stakeholders to ensure awareness of programs, deliverables, and results​
• Work with data and analytics to glean actionable insights and drive meaningful outcomes​
• Bring external trends and case studies into communications by being an avid consumer of traditional news and social media​ 

Qualifications:

• Minimum three years of recent experience working in communications with in-depth knowledge of and experience using internal and external communications channels including social and digital media; agency and regional media outreach experience a plus​
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university 
• Ability to effectively collaborate and interact with individuals at all levels across an organization, including senior leadership; knowledge of the business and competitive environment​
• Strong writing and project management skills; proactive team player and self-starter who exercises independent judgment and discretion
• Proven technical aptitude and critical thinking; knowledge of Microsoft Office and measurement tools​
• Able to thrive, multi-task, and be flexible in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment

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