Director Executive Communications

Job Description

Overview:

The Director, Executive and Corporate Communications, is responsible for the development and execution of communication strategies and tactics for the Chief Communications and Public Affairs Officer.

Responsibilities include development and execution of a thought leadership platform, including external and employee engagement. Support for the Executive should be designed in a way that is strategic, proactive, inspirational and supports business goals. As such, this Director must be an exceptional collaborator as they will partner closely with the Executive’s chief of staff, as well as key stakeholders within the Corporate Affairs leadership team, Corporate Communications team and other key stakeholders across the company.

The Director will be a trusted advisor and lead preparations and day-of support for speaking engagements, public appearances, speeches and employee engagements. This position requires a dynamic and creative leader with exceptional writing skills, strategic thinking and a deep understanding of leadership communications in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.

This individual will report to the Executive Director of Strategy & Operations, Corporate Affairs, with a dotted line to the Global Employee and Executive Communications team.  

Location/commute 

• This role is based at our headquarters site in Rahway (NJ, USA).

• We offer a hybrid setup (combination of an in-office (3 days) & remote/offsite (2 days)).

• This position cannot be 100% remote and must be able to travel domestically and internationally as needed (approx. 10% to 25% of their time).

Scope of work and core responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement executive communication strategies that strengthen our company's reputation and brand with employees and key stakeholders, and that align with the overall business strategy

• Ensure consistent and timely information to employees through clear and inspirational content across various channels, including town halls

• Provide counsel and support for the Executive’s internal and external engagements, ensuring use of consistent messaging that aligns with the global communications strategy

• Provide strategic counsel in times of crisis or high visibility, ensuring timely and effective communication that aligns with organizational values

• Support the implementation of change management strategies

• Plan and manage coordination of team events, including town halls, culture events, team offsites and other activities that promote a positive work culture, in partnership with the Executive’s chief of staff

• Plan, manage coordination of and accompany Executive to external and internal speaking engagements; includes development of briefing materials, presentations, talking points, Q&A, etc.

• Manage approvals of communications requests for the Executive

• Monitor and report on the employee experience and engagement

• Set measurable goals for communications plans and ensure progress is tracked and reported, and value is evidenced

• Ensure clear and consistent communication updates across all projects

Required qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience with a focus in employee engagement, corporate and executive communications (including speech writing)

• BA degree

• Proven experience confidently interacting with and counseling corporate executives and key internal partners with best in-class communication practices, ensuring messaging is consistent across the organization

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including successfully managing major projects and enterprise-wide initiatives

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed organization

• Strong writing, editing and communications skills across multiple media, including speeches, email, video scripts, editorial and social content

• Creative thinker with a passion for building culture

• Organized with high attention to detail

• Strong project management skills with proven success managing multiple, high-profile and significant projects 

• Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively across teams, influence s