Communications Director

Portland, OR (On-site)

$140K/yr – $160K/yrSenior Level12+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead Counselor responsible for NW Owner/Operator Boards, guiding boardroom presentations and building trust across 20+ independent business owners. Coordinates multi-market collaboration and acts as a multicultural liaison to authentically represent the brand. Oversees regional social strategy, partnerships, omni-channel amplification, and alignment of PR with marketing, while mentoring a regional Tactician.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Franchisee Client Counsel & Strategic Advocacy: The Lead Counselor—Serve as the primary agency face to the NW Owner/Operator Boards. You own the relationship, lead the boardroom presentations, and win the trust of 20+ independent, successful business owners.
  • Multi-Market Collaboration: Partner with agency leads in LA, DC, Philly, and Chicago to share best practices and ensure the Northwest is participating in high-profile national initiatives.
  • Multicultural & Community Liaison: Act as the bridge between local franchisees and community leaders, specifically focusing on multicultural entities and nonprofits to ensure the brand is authentically represented and respected in diverse NW communities.
  • Strategic Oversight: Social, Influencer & Talent: Oversee the regional social media communications strategy; partner with internal social specialist departments to ensure content is local relevant and aligned with NW Owners' business goals.
  • High-Impact Partnership Management: Provide strategic direction for partnerships involving professional athletes and sports teams; ensure these collaborations are leveraged effectively across social and earned channels to amplify the brand.
  • Omni-Channel Amplification: Ensure that the national and local marketing calendars are amplified through modern channels, creating a seamless omni-channel experience for the customer.
  • Integration & Modern Communication: Marketing & PR Intersection: Act as the expert voice on how earned media, social content, and traditional marketing intersect; ensure PR strategies are integrated into the core marketing funnel.
  • Corporate System Liaison (Secondary): Provide the field intelligence and local recon necessary for McDonald’s Corporate to understand the NW landscape.
  • Team Leadership: Mentorship: Direct and develop a regional Tactician who handles day-to-day coordination and reporting; responsible for their professional growth and the quality of the strategic insights they provide to the account.
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Davis Elen Advertising

Davis Elen stands as one of the largest privately-held, independent agencies in the country, with offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, Arlington, Seattle and Kansas City. We also have a subsidiary Hispanic advertising group, INFUSION by Castells, in Los Angeles and New York.

Founded in 1948
Los Angeles, California, USA
237 employees (110 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
39.7%
Direct
39.6%
Referral
5.7%
Social
13.5%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~237

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
73 (31% of company)
Median Career Experience
8 years
Median Tenure
4.8 years