Director, Marketing & Communications

Business Overview 

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com. 

Position Summary

Support SVP, Communications & Chief of Staff by managing the corporate communications function within the US. This includes developing a range of high-quality written communications and marketing materials including awards entries, social media posts, internal communications, briefing documents, and internal and external presentations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain US awards calendars and proactively plan the submission of awards to celebrate KINESSO, our IPG Mediabrands agency partnerships, our work, and our people.
• Stay current on relevant industry issues that could impact our business, position, or messaging.
• Lead communications support at internal US events such as Town Halls and as well as external tentpole events like Cannes, CES, Advertising Week and more.
• Manage US press relations; pitch, coordinate and staff interviews; provide interview and speaking opportunity prep, as needed.
• Work in partnership with global communications + content team on social media content and strategy.
• Lead communications for professional training and development, working closely with the Learning & Development Team.
• As needed, help craft & distribute press releases, corporate one-sheets, talking points, messaging docs, presentations, industry submissions, internal communications and other communications materials.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in communications, marketing, and/or public relations.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing or business-related field a plus. 
• Razor-sharp writer and editor with expertise in developing persuasive content such as awards submissions, internal communications, social media, press releases, and POVs.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Broad exposure and holistic understanding of various media strategies and technologies is desirable.
• Ability to identify target media outlets and craft compelling story pitches.
• Strong relationships with external trade publications
• Experience and comfort working in a high-output environment with competing priorities and multiple stakeholders.

We See You  

At IPG Mediabrands, we are unified behind a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Together, we shine through a set of shared values and behaviors. We take pride in our responsibility to our clients, communities, and to each other. We embrace differences and recognize the unique value that each of us brings to our community.  

We encourage you to apply, as unique backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are welcomed.   

We See You at IPG Mediabrands. 

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days. 

We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award. 

The salary range for this position is posted below.  Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing