Marketing Communications Analyst

The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership

With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry – and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.

At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an innovative, mission-driven team, apply now!

Marketing Communications Analyst

Location: Remote US

Base Salary Rate:  $69,500 - $81,765 per year

Job type: Full-time

About This Role

The Marketing Communication Analyst, within the Commercial Fire business unit at KGS, is accountable for internal and external communication plans and execution, which include employee and customer communications, national and regional events management, town halls, crisis communication management, PR, and newsletters. We are seeking an experienced candidate who is comfortable in a high-performing, fast-paced environment and adept at multitasking with an uncompromising commitment to quality to quickly produce various communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Internal Communications
  • Develop and implement internal communication strategies to foster employee engagement, alignment, and a strong sense of organizational culture
  • Drive effective communication to keep employees informed about key initiatives, milestones
  • Communication support for the Global commercial fire leadership team that delivers confidence, integration, and alignment; Includes flawless management of quarterly town halls, organization announcements and communications
  • Develop internal newsletters in collaboration with cross-functional teams, building trust, alignment and partnerships
• Develop and execute External Communications
  • Lead the development and execution of external communication initiatives, including press releases, thought leadership articles, newsletters, media relations, and stakeholder communications.
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with media outlets, industry influencers, and key stakeholders, PR agencies as required to ensure successful and timely external communications including industry awards, speaker opportunities and thought leadership articles
• Develop and manage crisis communications for global commercial fire in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and execute flawlessly under tight deadlines
• End to end planning, execution and project planning and management of National and regional events and trade shows including NFPA, ISC West, and Strategic partner conferences and sales meetings. Manage event logistics including venue sourcing, sponsorship activation, meeting space, audiovisual and technology requirements, signage, accommodations, registration and on-site execution. Oversee agency, vendor and venue relationships including contract negotiations, scope management, timeline oversight. 
• Measurement and Reporting
  • Track and analyze the effectiveness of marketing communications initiatives using relevant metrics and KPIs.
  • Prepare regular reports on communication and event performance and provide insights for continuous improvement.
  • Brand Reputation: Proactively manage and protect the company's brand reputation through strategic communications initiatives (Proactive media/broad reach/Partner communication, ongoing monitoring of the media landscape)

Basic Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years of marketing communications and event management experience in a B2B environment

Preferred Qualifications 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively and proactively communicate across different functional teams, customers and internal stakeholders in a matrix environment
• Strong project management, budget management and organizational skills
• Proven experience managing complex events in North America
• Familiarity with negotiating and managing contracts, venue sourcing, vendor management
• Excellent teamwork skills, Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority. The ability to influence and work collaboratively with sales, and product management is especially important
• Proven success in managing PR agencies, working with editors to write thought leadership articles to elevate brand awareness
• True ownership mentality, effective organizational, problem solving, multi-tasking skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently to deliver results

Compensation and Benefits 

Individuals may be eligible for an annual performance bonus based on both individual and company’s performance. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to the job requirements. Kidde Global Solutions is committed to providing a competitive benefits package to our employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, company holidays), 401(k) with employer match, EAP assistance, and more.  

World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety

Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe.

Kidde Global Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.