Director of Stakeholder Communications at CFP BD OF STANDARD CTR FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING | District of Columbia, USA | $140K/yr – $160K/yr

CFP BD OF STANDARD CTR FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING

Director of Stakeholder Communications

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)

$140K/yr – $160K/yrDirector/Executive10+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Turn complex initiatives into clear stakeholder messages across multi channel channels while owning editorial direction and content planning for CFP Board, with tight cross functional collaboration.

Own multi channel stakeholder communications and editorial standards to drive timely, relevant engagement.
Lead content planning for CFP Board website, newsletters and The Standard magazine, coordinating with editors, design partners, and executive leadership.
Collaborate with web, PR and social teams to maximize reach and alignment with CEO and Board messaging.

Job Description

Lead delivery of stakeholder communications across channels, including email, newsletters, and web
Set direction for the stakeholder communications editorial calendar, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and key initiatives
Ensure communications are timely, relevant and effective in supporting stakeholder engagement and understanding
Partner with the Senior Communications Manager & Editor, who leads day-to-day editorial review and serves as lead writer and editor for key communications, including CFP Board Report and Knowledge for Practice newsletters
Lead content planning and set direction across stakeholder channels, including assigning and generating articles and other content for CFP Board’s website, newsletters and other platforms
Oversee the development and production of The Standard magazine (CFP Board’s annual report), leading project management, coordinating timelines, content contributors, cross-departmental inputs, external design consultants and printer/mail house; and working closely with the Director of Executive Communications to ensure alignment with CEO and Board messaging.
Translate complex organizational initiatives into clear, actionable communications for stakeholder audiences
Manage and develop communications staff, including writing and editorial roles
Set priorities and provide direction for editorial work, while delegating day-to-day execution to team leads
Establish workflows and processes to ensure efficient and high-quality delivery of communications

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related major.
Advanced degree preferred.
Minimum 10 years of communications experience, with demonstrated progression in responsibility, including editorial leadership and corporate/stakeholder communications.
Demonstrated experience leading communications strategy and execution across multiple channels and audiences.
Strong editorial judgment and ability to set and uphold messaging standards, tone and quality across a range of communications.
Experience managing high-volume communications programs, including prioritization, sequencing and alignment with organizational goals.
Proven ability to translate complex organizational initiatives into clear, effective communications for diverse stakeholder audiences.
Experience managing and developing staff, including setting direction, delegating execution and ensuring high-quality output.
Strong organizational and operational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions, including working with senior leadership and subject matter experts.