Senior Director – Corporate Communications

Senior Director – Corporate Communications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 15+ years of experience in corporate and/or executive communications, brand and strategic messaging, particularly in category creation or reaching new markets or audiences
• Experience in B2B SaaS and AI
• Proven experience working directly with C-level executives on high-stakes communications
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a particular strength in storytelling
• Strong presentation development skills, with an ability to simplify complex ideas into clear and impactful visuals and narratives
• Deep understanding of media relations and social media platforms, especially LinkedIn
• A strategic thinker with a creative mindset and impeccable attention to detail
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Collaborative and adaptable, with strong interpersonal skills to build trust and alignment across teams
• Writing and presentation samples will be required
• Experience leveraging GenAI to accelerate content development and creation

Responsibilities

• Craft strategic messaging and narratives for the CEO to communicate the company’s vision, strategy, and thought leadership effectively
• Develop speeches, presentations, and scripts for the CEO’s external engagements, such as press briefings, interviews, panels, and keynote speeches
• Collaborate closely with the CEO to prepare for major internal events, including company-wide all-hands meetings, sales kickoffs, company kickoffs, and other high-impact events
• Crisis communications playbook and management
• Partner with the PR team to prepare the CEO and other executives for press briefings, interviews, and media appearances, including message development and media training
• Write and manage external-facing content such as op-eds, blogs, bylines, and social media posts to amplify the CEO’s thought leadership and company initiatives
• Build a consistent cadence of communications that strengthens the CEO’s presence as a respected voice in the industry
• Manage the Company’s organic social media as well as the CEO’s social media presence, including developing a content calendar, crafting posts, and engaging with the community
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to create timely and relevant content
• Further prepare messages for other members of the executive team for major company announcements to further amplify the messages to market
• Develop a comprehensive strategy to position the company as a category leader in AI, as well as a thought leader in the B2B SaaS space through content, public speaking engagements, and partnerships
• Partner with the CMO to ensure strategic alignment of company level communications with broader marketing messaging and campaigns
• Lead cohesive brand activation plans including brand advertising, product innovation campaigns, always-on marketing activities and brand partnerships and drive consistent experiences across all audience touch points
• Responsible for leading internal communications strategy, messages and delivery for engaging company employees to prepare the CEO for key internal moments, ensuring consistent and inspiring communication
• Develop presentations and talking points for critical internal events, fostering transparency and alignment across the organization
• Work collaboratively across the company and executive team to ensure consistency of messaging across all communication channels and audiences
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team, providing guidance on messaging and communication best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred