Director - Communications

Director - Communications

Description:

- Develop and execute a comprehensive communication strategy that enhances the firms reputation, drives employee engagement, and aligns with business goals.

- Foster clear and consistent communications channels to inform, engage and align employees with the organizations goals, values and initiatives.

- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with business media (as appropriate); manage reputation, public affairs, and media outreach initiatives.

- Promote consistent, high-quality messaging across all internal and external platforms.

- Make sure all communications (internal and external) maintain strict compliance with brand guidelines and regulatory standards.

- Formulate rapid, effective, and professional responses in times of crisis to protect the firms reputation.

- Elevate the brand internally and externally, working closely with stakeholders..

- Find innovative means to communicate with junior and entry level talent, as well as those entering the workforce in the next 5 years, in creative and impactful ways.

- Lead and mentor a team of communications professionals to drive high performance, creative excellence, and professional development.

- Develop and sustain extensive relationships across other Acceleration Centers, stakeholder and other enabler groups and functions to positively impact strategic initiatives and related programs.

Required Competencies:

- 15+ years of professional experience in Communications domain, with a significant portion at leadership level.

- Ability to think strategically, synthesize data and develop innovative and holistic solutions that are forward thinking and growth oriented.

- Resilience to work within a complex, matrixed organization and find creative solutions.

- Outstanding organization skills the ability to multitask and make decisions under pressure.

- High degree of business ethics, transparency, and collaboration.

- Demonstrated ability to invite diverse perspectives, promote an inclusive work environment, and promote workforce diversity.

- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.