Director of Corporate Communications in VA by Creative Circle

Our client, a company in the utility/telecommunications space, is looking to hire a full-time PR focused Director of Corporate Communications – hybrid, onsite in their Virginia office 3 days a week (Tues. – Thurs.). Occasional travel to NJ/NY might be needed.

The ideal candidate is ready to be hands on with writing, has internal PR experience and is comfortable taking over social media, alongside marketing. The goal is to take the weight off of the external PR firm.

Producing editorial content is a big part of the day to day duties (blogs, social media, speeches, talking points, press releases, etc.).

Responsibilities
• Collaborates with executive leadership and board of directors to develop the corporate mission statement
• Supports the VP of Communications in developing and implementing a communications strategy for the corporation that builds and maintains a positive corporate brand
• Oversees corporate communications and branding in various online and print platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and industry magazines
• Oversees the development and maintenance of the corporate website including methods to deliver message, ease of navigation, and clarity of information; ensures that all content is current and relevant
• Provides consistent and timely information to employees through various communications programs
• Acts as corporate spokesperson and responds to members of the media in a timely manner; composes and distributes press releases as needed
• Develops and maintains positive professional relationships with various members of the media
• Assists executive leadership in developing presentations, speeches, and other important corporate messages
• Provides suggestions concerning graphics, clarity, distribution, and press releases to Finance and Accounting departments for preparation of the corporation’s annual report
• Develops, implements, and adheres to communications budget
• Develops, composes, distributes, and implements polices to enhance the efficiency of the communications department and to further develop the building and maintaining of a positive corporate brand

Qualifications
• 7+ years of experience in marketing and public relations (agency experience for internal PR or corporate communications is required)
• Editorial/journalistic style creative writing skills that are customary for corporate and external publications
• PR experience including established relationships with reporters
• Experience in the tech/telecom/utility sector is a plus (they target utilities as their customers so B2B mindset is helpful)
• Ability to offer sound media relations advice to senior leadership
• Ability to work with corporate management, employees, media, and the larger community
• Ability to coordinate efforts of various internal teams to present a coherent message
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field

There are no direct reports starting out but the plan long-term is to grow the team.

Our client offers comprehensive benefits including a 401K match, RSUs, floating holidays, generous PTO, parental/bonding leave, health benefits etc. and a full PDF overview can be shared upon request.
 Creative Circle
https://www.projectcasting.com/job/39968-director-of-corporate-communications

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