Responsibilities

• Own and Execute the NA Integrated Communications Strategy.
• Define and operationalize a comprehensive, cross-functional communications plan aligned to business priorities, growth objectives, and market dynamics.
• Define and Drive a Differentiated Market Narrative: Shape a compelling, insight-driven story that reinforces market leadership and strengthens brand positioning.
• Lead Earned Media and Thought Leadership Strategy: Drive a proactive media and executive visibility program to increase share of voice and strengthen reputation.
• Serve as Single Point of Accountability: Align stakeholders, set priorities, and ensure consistent execution across all communications functions.
• Orchestrate Cross-Team Execution: Partner Corporate Affairs and the MML to coordinate campaigns, initiatives and strategic moments.
• Manage Agency Partners and External Amplification: Lead agency relationships to scale storytelling and media engagement.
• Advise Senior Leadership: Provide strategic counsel on positioning, messaging, and reputation risks/opportunities.
• Localize and Amplify Global Strategy: Translate global narratives into locally relevant programs.
• Measure Impact and Optimize Performance: Establish KPIs and refine strategy based on insights.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or a related field required
• 10+ years of experience in communications, ideally within a global B2B technology or major brand
• Superior executive presence and presentation skills
• Ability to operate seamlessly between strategy and execution - setting direction while remaining hands-on to drive outcomes
• Proven ability to lead integrated communications strategies in complex environments
• Hands-on experience using AI tools to accelerate content creation, optimize messaging, improve productivity and content performance
• Strong track record in executive positioning and media relations
• Deep understanding of the North America media landscape
• Exceptional storytelling and messaging capabilities
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders

Preferred

• Effective Communication/Collaboration
• Results Orientation
• Learning Agility
• Digital Fluency
• Customer Centricity

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long term/short term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
• 11 paid holidays
• Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview [https://hpbenefits.ce.alight.com/])