Head Of Communications

Overview

• Lead the organization’s internal and external communications strategy, ensuring consistent messaging and effective engagement with stakeholders.
• Oversee media relations, content strategy, crisis communications, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with executive leadership to align communications with organizational goals.
• Manage and mentor the communications team and external vendors/agencies.
• Develop internal communications strategies to engage employees and support organizational culture.
• Ensure consistency and quality across all communications materials and channels.
• Monitor performance metrics and optimize communications efforts accordingly.
• Build and maintain relationships with media, partners, and key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on messaging and reputation management.
• Lead crisis and issues communications, developing response plans and messaging.
• Oversee creation and distribution of content across various media channels.
• Ensure clear, timely communication of key initiatives and leadership messages internally.
• Identify opportunities for thought leadership and public visibility.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, HR, legal, and leadership teams.
• Mentor and manage the communications team and external agencies.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
• 10–12+ years of progressive experience in communications, public relations, or related roles.
• Proven experience leading teams and managing complex communications initiatives.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience handling media relations and crisis communications.
• Ability to develop and execute effective communications strategies.
• Proficiency in monitoring performance metrics and optimizing efforts.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.