Corporate Affairs

Summary
The Corporate Affairs job family is responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, communicating with shareholders and the media, and managing the company's reputation. Job holders also provide guidance on corporate governance matters, develop governance policies and programs, and may represent the company in legal proceedings. They enrich the organization’s relationship with the public, government, shareholders, and employees.  They also write or otherwise compile press releases and other company communications, delivering them through different media.

Typical Activities

  • Analyzes organizational positions and needs to create an engagement strategy that connects with all interested parties.
  • Plans, designs, and implements policies and programs related to community engagement.
  • Communicates with the public, regulatory agencies, and employees through multiple media channels.

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External Affairs, Public Affairs

Summary
The Internal Communications job family develops and executes internal communications plans and programs that engage, inform and motivate employees. This includes developing and managing employee communications channels, producing internal communications collateral, and coordinating internal events. The Internal Communications job family also provides counsel and guidance to leaders on employee communications issues and opportunities.

Typical Activities

  • Develops, implements, and maintains a communications plan that accomplishes a variety of organizational goals.
  • Researches, writes, edits, and distributes communications meant to increase employee awareness of the organization, its mission, values, goals, and activities.
  • May be involved in writing or updating job descriptions and the employee handbook.

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Employee Communications, Internal Corporate Communications

Summary
The Investor Relations jobs familiy develops and maintains professional relationships with shareholders, financial analysts, stockbrokers, and others in the financial community. Its main objective is to enhance the organization’s stock and debt standing. It also monitors trends in the market to develop a more effective communication strategy.

Typical Activities

  • Utilizes professional relationships with a variety of actors in the financial community.
  • Researches, writes, edits, and distributes communication to investors and others in the financial community using various media.
  • Plans an effective communications strategy that is built on trends and studies.

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Investment Analyst, Equity Research, Investment Management

Summary

The Public Relations job family develops and executes communications strategies to promote and protect an organization’s reputation. This includes positions that manage media relations, develop and oversee internal and external communications, and create and execute marketing and branding campaigns.-Job holders are responsible for creating and maintaining a favorable public image for their employer or client. They craft media releases and develop communication plans to shape public perception of their employer or client. Job holders also work with the news media, prepare press kits, and arrange interviews and press conferences.

Typical Activities

  • Coordinates external communications with media, communities, event organizers, etc.
  • Plans, prepares, and distributes internal and external communications via a range of media, including press releases, memos, and more.
  • Coordinates internal communications with investors and employees.
  • Works alongside other departments to ensure company wide public relations alignment.

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Media Relations, Community Relations, Spokesperson, Press Officer, Spokesman, Spokeswoman, Speaker, Communications, Media Relations, Public Affairs, Public Information

Summary
The Government Relations job family is responsible for representing the company in its interactions with various levels of government, including local, state, and federal. This includes developing and executing strategies to influence government policies and regulations that impact the company, as well as working with government officials to resolve issues and promote the company's interests. Government Relations also manages the company's political activities, including campaign contributions and lobbying efforts. 

The job family is critical to the success of the company in today's increasingly regulated environment. With a deep understanding of the political process and strong relationships with government officials, the job family is able to navigate the ever-changing landscape of government and ensure that the company's interests are always represented.

Typical Activities

  • Maintains relationships with governmental agencies and representatives.
  • Develops policies and programs that keep the organization apprised of legislative and regulatory issues related to the organization.
  • Represents the organization’s interest in communications with governmental agencies and representatives.
  • Organizes forums with government officials to collaborate on potential legislation related to the organization.

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Government Affairs, Public Policy, Lobbyist

Summary
The Regulatory Affairs job family ensures that the company’s (new) service or product meets all regulatory requirements and will be approved for market. Job holders apply knowledge of regulatory, legal and business issues and are involved in the entire development process. Depending on their organization and position, they may need a scientific understanding of the products and services offered (i.e., in regulated markets). They also develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations.

Typical Activities

  • Ensures compliance according to relevant laws and regulations.
  • Develops policies and programs that keep the organization apprised of legislative and regulatory issues.
  • Works with relevant legislative or regulatory bodies.
  • Advises the relevant bodies on regulatory aspects that would affect business activities.

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Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Services, Regulatory Science

Please match in this collective family all specialized Corporate Affairs jobs that cannot be assigned to one of the above-mentioned families. Competencies from the parent family will be shown. A selection of parent family-specific Benchmark Job Matches is available and can be selected manually. The availability of benchmark job matches depends on the survey vendor chosen.

Summary
The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) job family is responsible for developing and implementing programs that support the company's commitment to social and environmental responsibility. This includes initiatives such as employee volunteer programs, charitable giving, sustainability programs, and community engagement. CSR programs are designed to create a positive impact on society and the environment, while also benefiting the company's business objectives.

Typical Activities

  • Uses marketing to raise awareness of the organization’s social responsibility commitments.
  • Ensures the organization is adhering to strict rules and regulations.
  • Carries out investigations where ethical boundaries are breached.
  • Researches CSR best practices and applies them (if suitable).

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Community Relations, Community Engagement, Social Impact