Director, Communications Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the director, communications position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for examples where you have challenged the client team, Media Brands assets and the client to think differently about client business challenges (help your brands take the initiative in culture).

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Lead the development of communications risk mitigation plans, including crisis communications preparedness and planning, proactive support for utility operations
• Plan annual communication budgeting
• Proactive thinker, solution oriented
• Are willing to try new, unique ways of doing things
• Are flexible in a fast-moving environment
• Enjoy taking a creative approach to storytelling
• Understand how to land key messaging across critical partners in a way that best emotionally connects our products and programs to our teams and customers
• Have a knack for appreciating and embracing an inclusive work environment and bring that approach to their day-to-day work

I would like to submit my application for the director, communications opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for specific attention to developing and managing systems to record, track, roll up, verify media budgets across total client, categories, brands, campaigns, and channels.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Strong proficiency and experience in usage of mix media tools – video feeds, e-learning, sharepoints, extranets, and other communication delivery tools
• Motivated and persistent self starter who can work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams as necessary
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
• Prioritizes, develops and oversees execution and refinement of assigned CoSA's strategic communication plans and programs in support of CoSA and/or Enterprise business objectives
• Develops and implements communication plans in support of assigned company's strategic objectives, integrating project components from various sources
• Works closely with internal communications, member communications, and public communications business partners to integrate and align plan/program deliverables
• Writes, edits, and/or oversees development of appropriately styled communications
• Assists in the development of public relations campaigns and programs

Please consider me for the director, communications opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for regular and detailed evaluation of media coverage on assigned brands/competitor brands using internal monitoring service.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Enjoys toggling between strategy and execution
• Creative writing and interviewing skills, understanding of news writing techniques and how to ask effective questions and develop rapport/trust with story subjects
• Video and website production experience
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and team player with outstanding follow-through skills
• Knowledgeable in international development, social enterprise and corporate philanthropy
• Strong commitment to and interest in the rapidly changing LGBTQ equality movement and a working knowledge of LGBTQ issues
• Should have public speaking experience and skills, and be able to represent HRC in a variety of settings, including the media
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, with emphasis on copywriting and copy editing

In response to your job posting for director, communications, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for expertise in building and managing executive thought leadership programs, developing strong written content (media materials, social /web, speeches, talking points, Q&As) conducting media relations, identifying trends and opportunities in the health care landscape.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Strong understanding of evolving technology and communication platforms including digital and social
• Demonstrated public relations and communication skills, with a particular focus on working and building relationships with top tier and trade reporters including formulating media pitches, pitching stories, managing positive and negative press, and driving for results
• Proficiency in decision making
• Excellent leadership, collaboration, communication and risk taking skills
• Comfort in navigating ambiguity and conflict while maintaining productive relationships
• Experience directly engaging with senior management with minimal oversight
• Provide inspired leadership to the marketing communications organization, emboldening confidence with a unifying strategic vision driven by market best practices and enthusiastic engagement
• Champion the role of digital marketing and media with executives and business leaders as key to go-forward marketing strategies and campaigns

I am excited to be applying for the position of director, communications. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership on broader partnership opportunities, including strategic partnership with brands, collaborating companies, media and other outlets, etc.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Demonstrated familiarity with key standards, guidelines and practices, ACCME, ICMJE, PharmaCode, FDA CFR 21 legal standards applicable to this area of practice
• Develop and execute communications strategy for senior leaders of Investment Operations
• Manage communications strategy and execution for growth and change initiatives
• Write, edit and obtain approvals for communication materials such as letters, messages, blog posts, presentations and oversee distribution for employees
• Experience in supporting change management communication, especially as it involves transformational change
• Comfort in dealing with senior leaders in and outside of the Investment Division
• Encourages innovative thinking and creative problem solving that helps maximize team resources
• Detail oriented, with excellent organizational, time and project management skills