Job Description Summary:

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  Leads the corporate communications function for FedEx Corporation and its operating subsidiaries worldwide, including media relations, issues/crisis management, internal communications, public affairs communications, social media, executive support, and community relations.
• Develops innovative and strategic communication programs that are aligned with corporate objectives, integrated across functions, and add value to the business.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Significant experience leading an effective communications program with an emphasis on media relations
• Excellent communications, human relations and problem solving skills
• Directly related experience may offset degree requirements

• Drives the communications strategy to position FedEx for the future with an innovative and collaborative mindset.
• Leads the team in executing communications plans that build, protect, and enhance the FedEx brand and reputation.
• Collaborates effectively across the Global Marketing and Communications organization to identify opportunities for integration and using communication strategies and channels to help advance business objectives.
• Maintains ongoing positive contact with external stakeholders of FedEx, including members of the business media and key influencers.
• Creates effective teams and efficiently executes multi-faceted projects and programs. This includes proven leadership skills in breaking down organizational silos, developing potential in team members, aligning teams in support of a business or organizational mission, and properly measuring and reporting results.
• Prepares, administers and adheres to realistic budgets with financial controls. Manages outside vendors and agencies in strict adherence to company policies and procedures. Identifies and commands appropriate processes necessary to achieve goals, yet possesses the creativity and flexibility to improvise when necessary to meet deadlines or get results.
• Applies research and analysis to determine both opportunities and challenges.
• Creates and maintains an open, collaborative work environment that treats all team members fairly and with respect and encourages open and honest internal communication, while continually focusing each team member on the importance of quality execution of all work product.
• Ensures the availability of development opportunities for team members that seek career growth.
• Ability to travel as needed for business priorities and key engagements.

• This position is domiciled in Memphis, Tennessee

• The ability to work remotely within the United States may be available based upon business needs.

• Relocation assistance may be available based upon business needs.

FedEx. Where now meets next.

Our vision is to be the earth's most engaged advocates of connected commerce where open borders, new markets and fair, sustainable practices are the norm for the billions of personal supply chains being managed every day in our always on, mobile-first world. We stand for ease, access and opportunity. We lead purposeful innovation, champion entrepreneurs, advocate free trade and empower humans and their place in the era of autonomy and AI. We fight for our customers, a more sustainable planet and an ethical playing field.

FedEx inspires its more than 570,000 team members to remain focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. FedEx is committed to connecting people and possibilities around the world responsibly and resourcefully, with a goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040.

FedEx has been recognized on many different lists both for business success and for being a great employer:

• Fortune "World’s Most Admired Companies" – 2021
• Forbes "Best Employers for Diversity" - 2021
• LinkedIn "Top 100 Companies" - 2021
• TIME "100 Most Influential Companies" - 2021
• World HRD Congress "Best Gender Equality Workplace" – 2021
• InsiderPro ComputerWorld "Best Places to Work for IT" – 2021

FedEx Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetics disability, or protected Veteran status.

FedEx Services does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. Further, FedEx Services is prepared to make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the desired position, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.