Sr. Director Corporate Communications

San Diego, CA (On-site)

$201K/yr – $262K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 3 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and lead strategic global communications programs, manage media relations and agency partnerships, and oversee a sizeable team to ensure consistent messaging across investor, employee, and CSR communications.

  • Lead strategic communication plans across external, internal, and incident management streams.
  • Manage media relations, identify opportunities, and organize PR events.
  • Oversee a global team and external partners to deliver creative, high-quality communications at scale.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Create and manage long-term strategic communication plans covering external needs, internal partnerships, executive support, and incident management .
  • Maintain relationships with key reporters and media agencies, proactively identify media opportunities, and organize public relations events.
  • Management of approximately 10 direct and indirect reports reporting to the role globally .
  • Manage or co-manage outside agencies and vendors to ensure the production of creative, high-quality, and cost-effective communication solutions.
  • Provide broad leadership for the company's online footprint; maintain and enhance the content, design, and style elements of our websites; deepen our social media presence.
  • Provide communication support to various business departments, including investor relations; partner with Human Resources to align employee communications and messaging with corporate strategy and business objectives .
  • Provide support to senior leaders in drafting departmental communications and ensuring that messaging is consistent across the business .
  • Coordinate the various Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives across the company and ensure that external messaging is consistent with our brand positioning and corporate values.
  • Perform other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor Degree in Political Science, Government, Communications or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience as communications or public relations professional in a corporate or agency setting.
  • English

Preferred

  • Master or Advanced Degree in Journalism, English or related field of study.
  • 15+ years of experience as communications or public relations professional in a corporate or agency setting.

Benefits

  • Pay and Bonuses: Earn a competitive salary. All employees are eligible for monthly incentives or annual bonus.
  • Career Progression: Grow at MCM with paid training and development programs – including our very own MCM Academy – as well as a promote-from-within philosophy.
  • Reward and Recognition: We are committed to honoring great results – ranging from informal accolades to formal company-wide awards and prizes like all-inclusive vacations.
  • Tuition Assistance: Pursue a degree or coursework related to your current role, or the role you are striving for.
  • Healthcare Insurance: Take advantage of comprehensive healthcare plans and options to ensure your continued health, plus fitness membership reimbursements, weight watchers, our wellness rewards Program and more.
  • Volunteering Opportunities: Enjoy up to eight hours of paid time off each year to volunteer. We also offer volunteer grants and matching financial donations, up to US$ 2,500 per employee annually.
  • Retirement Savings: Build a strong financial foundation and reach your goals for the future. With all the effort you invest in us, we’re proud to invest in you.
  • New Family Support: Celebrate your new arrival with company paid leave, new parent flex time, and child back-up care options.
  • Team-building: Enjoy experiences that inspire bonds with your colleagues through a wide range of company-sponsored team-building events, such as holiday celebrations and department outings.
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy paid and floating holidays, as well as generous paid-time-off.
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Midland Credit Management, an Encore Capital Group Company

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Established in 1953, Midland Credit Management, Inc. (MCM), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Encore Capital Group, Inc., is a specialty finance company providing debt recovery solutions for consumers across a broad range of assets. We purchase portfolios of defaulted consumer receivables and manage them by partnering with our consumers as they repay their obligations and work toward financial recovery.MCM is the market leader in portfolio purchasing and recovery in the United States. We lead the industry with consumer-centric practices that drive results.In 2011, we introduced the industry’s first Consumer Bill of Rights codifying our commitment to working with our consumers through mutual engagement, understanding, collaboration and respect. Ultimately, we help our consumers recover from financial difficulty and turn towards a path of economic empowerment.With over 4,000 employees worldwide, MCM is headquartered in San Diego, California, and maintains domestic and international operations across the United States, Costa Rica, and India.OUR MISSION -Creating pathways to economic freedomOUR VISION -We help make credit accessible by partnering with consumers to restore their financial health OUR VALUES -We care: We put people first and engage with honesty, empathy, and respect We find a better way: We deliver our best in everything we do, find ways to make a positive difference, and achieve impactful results We are inclusive and collaborative: We embrace our differences and work together to ensure every individual can thrive

Founded in 1953
San Diego, California, USA
2.2K employees
65% recommend to a friend
78% CEO approval

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