Communications Manager

Basic Purpose and Objective of the JobThis is an excellent opportunity for someone with high energy, tenacity and creativity to take responsibility for driving our company communications in Russia, and primarily in Moscow. The job will encompass internal, client and media communications across a broad product and services portfolio. Reporting to the Country Manager, you will be responsible for the implementation of the Communications Strategy in Russia.Principal Accountabilities1. Drive image building and awareness for ACNielsen market research products and services.2. Ensure ACNielsen quotations in business media, drive self-originated articles and press releases.3. Represent ACNielsen in business events, deliver presentations and speeches.4. Organize and conduct company events for employees and clients.5. Prepare and distribute a quarterly internal newspaper for ACNielsen Russia employees.6. Collect market news and distribute a weekly newsletter for managers and sales executives.7. Ensure translation and distribution of communication material coming from Regional HQ, including employee and client newsletters and announcements.8. Work closely with Department Managers to identify their business needs and ensure deadlines are being met in providing content for publications.9. Maintain ACNielsen Russia website.10. Ensure delivery of business gifts and souvenirs to clients, when required11. Any other external and internal communications that is required from time to time.Knowledge and Skills Required Excellent communications skills Good speech delivering ability, both written and oral Ability to compose articles Excellent spoken and written English High energy, tenacious, creative Organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines Strong relationship building skills Results orientation and collaborative work style PC proficiency (working with databases will be required) Experience in PhotoShop, Adobe Acrobat Distiller and Front Page software programs would be an advantage Knowledge of ACNielsen Products and Services would be an advantage