External Communication Policy Template

This policy outlines guidelines for external communication by employees of [Company Name]. The purpose is to ensure that all external communication is consistent, accurate, and aligned with the company's values and goals.


External Communication Policy Template

Responsible Manager: [CMO/Communication Manager], contact details [email, phone number, etc.]

Use Cases:

This policy applies to the following use cases:

  • Social media

  • PR/press

  • Events/conferences/meetups

  • Family & friends

Supportive Documents:

  • Company description

  • Press package

  • Company mission and vision statement

  • Communication guidelines

  • Company design elements

Communication Guidelines:

  • Only authorized employees can communicate on behalf of the company.

  • All external communication should align with the company's values and goals.

  • Employees should avoid making any false or misleading claims about the company.

  • Any communication with the media should be approved by the [CMO/Communication Manager] beforehand.

  • Social media accounts that are used for company-related communication should be linked to the company's official accounts.

  • Personal social media accounts should clearly state that the views expressed are the employee's and not the company's.

FAQ:

  • Can employees communicate with the media without approval? No, the [CMO/Communication Manager] should approve any communication with the media beforehand.

  • Are employees allowed to use their personal social media accounts for company-related communication? Yes, but they should clearly state that the views expressed are theirs, not the company's.

  • How can employees access the company's press package? The press package is available on the company's hub, and employees can contact the [CMO/Communication Manager] for access or more information.

Emergency/Crisis Contact Information:

In case of an emergency or crisis, please contact [Name and contact details of the person in charge].



Peter Benei

Peter is the founder of Anywhere Consulting, a growth & operations consultancy for B2B tech scaleups.

He is the author of Leadership Anywhere book and a host of a podcast of a similar name and provides solutions for remote managers through the Anywhere Hub.

He is also the founder of Anywhere Italy, a resource hub for remote workers in Italy. He shares his time between Budapest and Verona with his wife, Sophia.

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