Director - Corporate Communications

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Description:
Position Overview:
The Director, Corporate Communications will be responsible for providing proactive and strategic communications support to the VP, Corporate Communications and, by extension, the senior leadership team. The position will be responsible for executing external and internal communications plans that promote and highlight the company’s vision, values and business strategies. The position will also maintain oversight of the company’s philanthropic initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
Provide executive-level strategic communications support to the VP, Corporate Communications and the company’s senior leadership team to effectively address and manage all external/internal communications-related opportunities, issues and requests.
Ensure external/internal communications issues, opportunities and events are anticipated, planned for and materials developed and maintained in a timely manner.
Manage and oversee communication strategies, plans, tactics and activities and ensure alignment with Corporate and Brand objectives.
Develop external communications policies and key messages which can be used by senior leaders in their communications with media, public relations, industry analysts, etc.
Create an internal “tone of voice” for the senior leadership team to effectively convey the Brands’ key strategic and business goals by providing suggestions, crafting messages, and executing the final delivery.
Partner with Brand leaders to develop communications for Town Hall Meetings, Corporate Leadership Meetings, and other company wide communication venues.
Manage communications risks and ensure preparedness, including response and contingency planning.
Work with cross-functional partners in IT, HR, Finance, etc to enhance and maintain the company’s web page/portal.
Oversee execution of the company’s charitable initiatives.



Position Requirements:
A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, Journalism or related field
10+ years of senior-level communications experience, developing, implementing and managing integrated communications strategies and plans
Strong press relations and understanding of media requirements and deadlines
Possesses a thorough knowledge of strategic communications and a strong understanding of effective external communications and stakeholder management as a key business driver
Proven and measurable experience in the areas of public relations, media relations, community relations, and corporate responsibility
Understanding of website architecture, functionality and limitations
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Strong influencing and persuasion skills and ability to manage and motivate a team
Demonstrated experience in project management work and experience managing vendors and consultants
Ability to build relationships and influence effectively at all levels within an organization and provide advice at the senior level
Well organized, with the ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple priorities.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Adode and other publishing software

Requirements:
See Above

Education: Bachelor

Experience: More than 5 years

Travel: None

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Job Created: Fri Oct 23 2009 04:27:23 AM
Last Modified: Fri Oct 23 2009 04:27:23 AM