AVP - Corporate Communication & Public Relations - FMCG/FMCD

Qualifications :

- Bachelor's/Master's degree in journalism, communications, or related field is required, an advanced degree is preferred

- Minimum 12 years experience in a senior management role either in-house or with an agency

- Demonstrated skill and comfort in proactively building relationships with top tier reporters and editors, and in successfully positioning subject matter with the media to achieve high-impact placements

- Extensive successful writing and editing experience (externally focused) with a variety of print and online communications media

- Demonstrated experience and leadership in managing a comprehensive strategic communications, media relations, and marketing program to advance an organization's mission and goals

- Creative and thoughtful on how new media technologies can be utilized

- A minimum of five years experience in planning, writing, editing, and production of newsletters, press releases, annual reports, marketing literature, and other print publications and directories

- Innovative thinker, with a track record for translating strategic thinking into action plans and output

- Experience in building, mentoring, and coaching a team of communications specialists

- Excellent judgment and creative problem solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills

- Superior management skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers

- Stature, gravitas, and confidence to gain the credibility and respect of high-performing Board of Directors