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Director, Corporate Communications Practice
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New York, NY, United States
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Director, Corporate Communications Practice
We are looking for a public relations professional to work across a variety of corporate accounts, leading corporate marketing, executive visibility, executive communications, corporate citizenship and diversity & inclusion. Our ideal candidate will be a strong generalist, writer, and project manager. This person will create and execute executive communications plans, including traditional and social media, speaking opportunities, awards and ranking, and board placement.
Responsibilities include:
• Cultivate relationships with clients
• Recommend and implement executive communications programs and initiatives to enhance thought leadership and drive business results
• Support the corporate marketing function for one of our agencies largest accounts
• Advise leadership on diversity & inclusion and corporate citizenship programs from a marketing perspective
• Facilitate employee and leadership focus group sessions to garner insights and make recommendations on what’s needed.
• Design employer value proposition strategies, vision statements, messages and programs
• Develop complete communication plans for the client, participating in new business development, and supporting organizational initiatives.
• Act as primary resource for issues-oriented writing and executive level commentary.
• Identify and pursue business opportunities with existing clients, leading creative brainstorms and offering non-traditional ideas to address client opportunities.
Company's Corporate and Financial Communications Practice offers strategic counsel and execution that is aligned with our client’s business objectives. We deliver expert guidance and implementation support on critical communications issues. Whether the goal is to build awareness and buy-in around a new corporate vision, guide a CEO through the first 100 days of leadership, or design a strategy to reach local constituencies and national influencers, Company's Corporate Practice develops solutions that sustain corporate value and drive business results.
Required
• Minimum of 8 years of previous public relations work experience with a focus on corporate communications
• Understanding of corporate marketing strategies, trends and best practices to ultimately drive better business results
• Advanced writing skills, ability to write for senior level management and audiences, and proficiency in editing and composition
• Ability to supervise and motivate account staff, and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations and produce program outlines for creative brainstorms
• Strong strategic-thinking skills, and the ability to handle and manage stressful situations
• Ability to develop and present new business pitches, and strong project-management skills
• Willingness to roll-up sleeves and get things done attitude
• Ability to travel onsite as needed
• Bachelor's degree
Preferred
• Previous experience in a public relations agency.
• Internal communications experience with emphasis on companies undergoing significant change: plans and execution of key documents; ideas for creative communication and engagement tactics including digital
• Corporate Reputation experience a plus
• Writing and editorial services skills; familiarity with message and content development
• Knowledge of PowerPoint with the ability to produce brand compliant decks and other materials including design of charts, schematics, etc.
• Proactive with positive attitude
What we offer
You will find a collegiate and collaborative environment at Company. We fill our offices with diverse and talented individuals who are happy to come to work each day and are driven to deliver innovative solutions to our celebrated client roster. We offer an unmatched depth and breadth of capabilities and industry strengths, matched by cutting edge tools to include our unique evidenced based communications approach. By leading the industry in thought and innovation, we create value for our shareholders and exciting new growth opportunities for our people and our company. Care to join us?
About Company
Company, established in 1953, is a leading global public relations and communications firm. It provides clients with strategic thinking and program execution across a full range of public relations, public affairs, reputation and crisis management, advertising and digital strategies. The firm’s seamless worldwide network consists of 73 offices and 85 affiliate offices, together operating in more than 110 countries across six continents. Company is a part of Young & Rubicam Group, and a subsidiary of WPP (NASDAQ: WPPGY), the world’s leading communications services network.
Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO, AAE, MF/Disability/Vet, and we are proud of our diverse workforce.