Communications Director

Fort Wayne, IN (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/Executive5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive enterprise communications strategy and executive visibility with director-level leadership to align with mission and business goals.

  • Own or influence enterprise-wide communications strategy, internal/external programs, and KPIs.
  • Must-have: Proven director-level experience advising senior leaders and managing high-impact initiatives.
  • Standout: Leadership of a team and management of agency partners across multiple channels.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive, integrated communications strategy aligned with the organization’s mission, values, and business objectives.
  • Provide strategic counsel on corporate positioning, change management, and reputational risk.
  • Establish communications priorities and KPIs to measure effectiveness and impact.
  • External Communications & Public Relations
  • Oversee media relations, thought leadership, executive visibility, and crisis communications.
  • Act as a primary spokesperson or prepare executives for public, media, and industry engagements.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key media, influencers, and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure consistent and compelling storytelling across all external channels.
  • Internal Communications

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in public affairs, communications, marketing, or related field of study
  • Previous Director-level experience in corporate communications, public relations, or a related discipline
  • Demonstrated success leading enterprise-level communications strategies, including internal and external communications
  • Proven experience advising senior leaders and managing complex, high-impact communication initiatives
  • Strong understanding of digital and social media platforms and their role in modern communications strategy
  • 5–10 years of people leadership experience, preferably within a dynamic and evolving organization

Preferred

  • Master’s degree in business (MBA), communications, or a related field
  • Experience developing digital content strategies and leveraging web-based communication tools
  • Experience supporting large-scale events, executive engagements, or corporate initiatives
  • Experience in the home improvement, retail, or related industry

Benefits

  • Full insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision
  • Paid time off to foster work/life balance
  • Profit sharing
  • Bonus Pay opportunities
  • Retirement funding opportunities
  • Education reimbursement
  • Health club reimbursement
  • Career advancement opportunities
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Do it Best

Based in Fort Wayne, Ind., we are the only U.S.-based, member-owned, comprehensive and fully integrated hardware, lumber and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. With annual sales of nearly $5 billion, we are proudly serving thousands of member-owned locations throughout the United States and more than 50 other countries.In addition to our low up-front prices, we provide our members with consistently high year-end rebates—more than $1 billion in the last decade—which enables them to reinvest in their stores by expanding merchandise selection through additional locations and making capital improvements.We have a long-standing history of strength and stability, driven by our industry-leading lowest cost of operations—just 2.12% for the 2017 fiscal year. We continue to maintain the highest credit rating in our distribution channel.Interested in joining our team? With a variety of different disciplines and opportunities to explore new roles, you can find a career with us that brings out the best in you. Visit www.doitbestcareers.com to learn more.

Founded in 1945
Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
1.6K employees (174 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
14.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
25.9%
Direct
62.4%
Referral
8.5%
Social
1.4%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.6K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
147 (9% of company)

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