Director, People Communications

IGT (NYSE:IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 10,500 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.

Overview

In this role, you’ll work with employees at every level of the organization, including senior leaders, to develop thoughtful, strategic, and impactful communication campaigns. You will be the point person for executive speaking points, presentations, intranet content, and messaging across all channels. You will also be responsible for designing and delivering all aspects of virtual, in-person and hybrid live events.
 

By collaborating with business and functional partners — such as those in government relations, social media, and external communication — you’ll drive messaging and content that supports organizational goals and cultural change while familiarizing employees around the world with IGT’s key business objectives. 

Responsibilities:
 

• Develop Strategy: Create and manage an internal communication strategy supporting the Company's culture and goals. 
• Execute Plans: Oversee the implementation of communication plans to ensure they align with Company objectives.
• Advise Senior Leadership: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on communication.
• Mentor and Coach: Mentor and coach internal communication team members to foster professional development and facilitate execution of an internal communication strategy.
• Manage Communications: Manage the Company's internal communication platforms and channels, including an intranet and newsletters.
• Manage Events: Design, promote and produce internal events to promote employee engagement.
• Manage Crisis Communications: Ensure employees are informed and up to date during times of crisis.
• Measure and Evaluate: Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of internal communication.

Experience & Skills

• Excellent storytelling, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex information to diverse audiences.
• Experience delivering strategies and communication that effectively support organizational change initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven success building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and business partners.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced and evolving team environment.
• Strategic thinking with a creative mindset to solving problems.
• Using data to measure the impact of communications you deliver and recommending methods to continuously improve.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years as a communications professional; deep experience with executive, internal, and external communications
• Gaming industry experience is a plus

Keys to Success

• Building collaborative relationships
• Decision making
• Drive results
• Foster innovation
• Personal energy
• Self-leadership

 

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IGT is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve, creating a fair and inclusive culture that enables all our employees to feel valued, respected and engaged.  IGT is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and any other personal attributes protected by federal, state, or other laws. We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.

 

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