Director – Communications

Director – Communications

Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience in communications, marketing, journalism or a related field
• University degree
• Creative problem solver and self-starter with demonstrated creativity, bias toward innovation and ability to drive change
• Background working in a global, matrixed organization preferred
• Experience managing multiple communications channels and reaching disparate audiences
• Experience in change communications and working across geographies
• Expert stakeholder management skills and ability to navigate and promote multiple priorities of senior leaders concurrently
• Executive presence and comfort interacting with senior executives; ability to act as a trusted advisor
• Ability to work confidently and effectively with all levels of employees
• Proven ability to deliver excellent results in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment
• Collaborative individual who works well in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and editing skills
• Understanding of and commitment to client service

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute successful employee and executive communication strategies and programs that align to business mission and goals
• Understand and clearly articulate each executive’s goals and objectives in relation to the business’ mission, values and strategic direction in all communications
• Develop robust strategic communication plans that include digital, on-demand and multi-channel execution; introduce and implement new ideas and best practices to ensure channels and content stay relevant and approachable
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders and decision-makers and earn their support
• Support the transformation efforts by partnering with communicators in Leasing Advisory to develop internal and external messaging to inform and engage our employees, while driving desired outcomes
• Work closely with executives to prepare speeches, scripts and presentations for executive-level speaking engagements, including internal and external events
• Partner with Public Relations/external communications on executive messaging and key story placements
• Manage the organization’s major intranet, collaboration sites and internal communities
• Provide strategic counsel to business leaders on communications issues and change management programs
• Collaborate with global colleagues and counterparts to ensure aligned and consistent messaging drives desired results across geographies and partnering business lines
• Take on special projects as needed to further business objectives and support key stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Background working in a global, matrixed organization preferred