Job Requisition ID #24WD77198Position overviewWe are looking for an experienced executive communications and media relations professional to join our team. You will bring communications expertise, energy and creativity to help our chief legal officer (CLO) and Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) team find and authentically tell stories about Autodesk to customers, external influencers and employees through compelling speeches, presentations, meetings and written communications. You need to have experience working with legal or political organizations or for a global technology company. You will report to the Director of Corporate and Crisis Communications.You will work Hybrid or Remote in San Francisco CA, Portland OR or Boston MAResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute a strategic annual executive communications plan for our CLO and a media relations strategy for the GAPP team around key events/moments in collaboration with other teams including employee communications, public relations, and social media teamsWork with the Legal internal communications manager to align external and internal strategy and content for the CLO and GAPP teamsWork directly with our CLO and VP of government affairs, their chiefs of staff and key subject matter experts to develop the narrative arcs and create presentations and talks to be given to customers, shareholders, policy makers, and influencers. Develop ways to reuse this content with other leaders within Legal, GAPP, and in other parts of the companyDeeply embed in the organization and participate in meetings as requested with CLO and Legal/GAPP leadership, helping shape strategy, providing a point of view on what and how should be communicated, and debating that POV with direct staffBuild a social media strategy for the CLO that amplifies Autodesk’s strategy and narratives, particularly around trust and ethics, through creating social media posts, suggesting shares and ways to engage across platforms as appropriateWork across the communications team, the Legal and GAPP groups, and with partners across the company on communications projects as needed in the best interests of the company and its employeesSupport teammates on high-priority communications projects related to crisis response, and merger and acquisition activity, as necessaryYou will need to be strategic, creative and comfortable debating and promoting your ideasUnderstanding of Autodesk’s business and industries; legal or government affairs/public policy expertiseExperience developing and executing communications strategies, plans, programs and eventsYou will be a convincing storyteller with the ability to create compelling narratives to support our business strategiesYou will need present with confidence which will build high credibility with senior executivesYou will influence across functions, geographies and levels, and the ability to work with various departments and teams to drive alignment and collaborationYou will be agile, proactive, meet objectives ensuring quality and accuracyYou will use your attention to detail and project management skillsMedia relations experience identifying and securing opportunities, building relationships, and preparing spokespeopleFocused and performance-drivenOccasional travel requiredMinimum Qualifications10+ years experience in executive communications, public relations or employee communications seasoned writer, with the skills to distill complex content into clear and engaging communications, and the ability to write with speed and accuracyExperience using PowerPoint and keynote preparation and execution skillsFour-year college degree (BS or BA), English, communications or journalism; or equivalent work experience#LI-DT1Learn MoreAbout AutodeskWelcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made. We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers. When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!BenefitsFrom health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/Salary transparencySalary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $137,000 and $221,650. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.Equal Employment Opportunity At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. 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