Executive Communications Director

Executive Communications Director

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in executive communications, corporate communications, or strategic messaging within a technology or cybersecurity environment.
• Proven expertise in content development for senior executives, with a portfolio demonstrating clarity and impact.
• Experience working directly with CEOs, senior executives, and cross-functional leadership teams.
• Strong storytelling and editorial skills, with the ability to distill complex topics into clear, engaging content.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholder expectations.
• Strategic thinker with experience developing and executing executive communication plans for both internal and external audiences.
• Proficiency in presentation design tools and an understanding of visual storytelling principles to enhance executive messaging.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive executive communications strategy, ensuring consistent messaging across internal and external channels.
• Work directly with the CEO and Chief of Staff to craft speeches, presentations, and narratives that articulate strategic vision and business objectives.
• Represent the CEO’s voice across all communications, ensuring alignment with Proofpoint’s brand and leadership vision.
• Produce high-impact executive messaging, including keynote speeches, internal memos, bylined articles, blog posts, and social media content.
• Translate complex cybersecurity topics into compelling, accessible narratives for diverse audiences.
• Ensure quality and consistency across all executive communications, refining tone and messaging to maximize impact.
• Shape and refine executive presentations, ensuring clear messaging, engaging storytelling, and strong visual design.
• Prepare the CEO and executive team for key events, including industry conferences, leadership meetings, and public forums.
• Develop briefing materials, Q&A documents, and event scripts to support executive participation.
• Work closely with the Chief of Staff to align executive messaging with business priorities and corporate initiatives.
• Develop structured communication plans that integrate internal and external messaging, reinforcing company goals and leadership positioning.
• Collaborate with various organization at the company to ensure alignment across all executive communications.
• Advise on crisis communications and reputation management, ensuring executives respond effectively in high-stakes situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with cybersecurity, enterprise technology, and industry trends is a plus.