Head of Corporate Communications at Smithbucklin | District of Columbia, USA | $140K/yr – $160K/yr

Smithbucklin

Head of Corporate Communications

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)

$140K/yr – $160K/yrSenior Level15+ years expFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own and harmonize corporate storytelling across change programs and leadership comms while translating strategy into clear messages for executives, employees, and media.

Brand narrative, executive messaging, and change management ownership.
Internal and external communications with cross-functional partners for consistent delivery.
Crisis and media readiness plus ongoing reputation shaping.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Defines and stewards the company’s core narrative, ensuring consistency across all communications.
Translates business strategy into clear, compelling messaging for internal and external audiences.
Partners with marketing and growth teams to align brand, thought leadership and communications.
Serves as a strategic advisor and writer for senior leadership.
Develop speeches, presentations, talking points and key messages.
Ensure leaders communicate with clarity, confidence, and consistency.
Leads internal communications strategy to inform, align and engage employees.
Shapes key moments including company updates and leadership messages (email and video).
Strengthens employees’ understanding of business strategy, programs and culture.
Partners with business leadership to ensure communications support a cohesive change management strategy.

Smithbucklin

For 75 years, Smithbucklin has been a trusted steward for our association, society, and community partners, deeply vested in each one’s purpose, goals, values, and long-term success. From our very beginning, we’ve helped associations reimagine what’s possible. The talent and passion of our people complement the volunteer leaders we work alongside. We join in their journeys and empower them along the way. Working together, our innovative solutions nurture growth, advance missions, and achieve lasting impact.

Founded in 1949

Chicago, IL, US

710 employees (95 in marketing)

www.smithbucklin.com