Corporate communications managers exist as the informational heartbeat and circulatory system of any organisation. They are responsible for conveying a corporate entity’s internal and external messages to employees, full range of external stakeholders, the press and members of the public.

Internally, corporate communications managers ensure that employees are aware of company’s corporate identity, culture and kept updated on new developments within and around the organisation. They disseminate executive notices, prepare presentations and internal memos for company-wide use and also in charge of developing branding strategies and providing employee training in communication.

Externally, these professionals represent the organisation they work for to stakeholders, interest groups as well as members of the press and public. Corporate communications managers may be tasked with the responsibility of being the organisation’s spokespeople, communicating carefully crafted messages through press releases/kits, interviews that enhance (or at least maintain) the company’s reputation as well as state the company’s position on issues of industry-related and public interest.

Most jobs of a corporate communications nature require a bachelor's degree, preferably in fields such as communications, media studies and public relations. Additional on-the-job experience is often a requirement for the advancement from an executive level position to a managerial one.

If you are a compelling and powerful communicator and possess exceptionally good interpersonal, leadership and organisational skills, give a career in corporate communications a shot!

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