Manager, Sustainability Communications

Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate firms with approximately 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices and 60 countries delivering core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, and valuation and other services. Its Global Corporate Communications team stewards the Cushman & Wakefield brand and supports the firm’s executive leaders and service lines in driving reputation, engagement and value around the world.

Cushman & Wakefield has a responsibility to help create a more sustainable and inclusive future for our people, clients and planet. We prioritize responsible corporate citizenship, reducing our environmental impact and creating an inclusive workplace for all. Our sustainability strategy commits to tangible goals across the following three focus areas: we drive net zero, we accelerate progress and we create positive places.

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Position Details

Manager, Sustainability Communications
Job
Full-time
11/5/2024
Chicago Illinois
Chicago (Hybrid), IL

To help us drive awareness and effect change across our firm, we are seeking a Manager, Sustainability Communications, who will help drive the firm’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) internal and external communication strategy. This person will collaborate with global colleagues to develop engaging content that captures progress made toward ESG goals and net-zero targets for the firm’s annual Sustainability Report. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, shares new ideas and is flexible. The Manager, Sustainability Communications, is part of the firm’s Corporate Communications function and reports to Cushman & Wakefield’s Director, Corporate Communications, and will work closely with our Global ESG Team.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute ESG-related communications for internal and external audiences, including firmwide milestones, achievements and success stories across multiple channels to advance Cushman & Wakefield’s sustainability goals. 
  • Collaborate with the firm’s ESG team and global stakeholders to develop content for the firm’s annual Sustainability Report with heavy emphasis on project management, compelling storytelling, writing, editing and brand alignment. 
  • Support the firm’s Chief Sustainability Officer through internal and external communications across multiple channels (i.e., email, intranet stories, press releases, awards opportunities, social media). 
  • Serve as a strategic communications advisor to internal stakeholders. 
  • Oversee special projects to ensure employees are receiving the right information at the right time. 
  • Collaborate with functional teams to ensure alignment and support of core strategies and values.
  • Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism or public relations. 
  • 5-7 years of experience in internal or corporate communications; specific experience creating content forsustainability-relatedtopics or ESG programs is highly preferred. 
  • Proven, comparable experience in the job’s areas of responsibility. 
  • Excellent written, interpersonal and storytelling skills. 
  • Experience creating content for social media. 
  • Strong project management skills with proven ability to balance multiple priorities, stakeholders and timelines. 
  • Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative while working well in a group environment. 
  • Ability to use sound judgment and demonstrate executive presence when working with senior leaders.

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