Director, Comms Strategy

New York City, NY (On-site)

$135K/yr – $155K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 2 hrs ago

Job Summary

Owns strategic communications and external media relations, guiding planning, social activations, awards submissions, reputation monitoring, and team leadership, while managing budgets and resources across the marketing and communications function.

  • Strategic planning and external relations leadership
  • Team leadership, budget management, and resource planning

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Communication Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies aligned with Havas Media's objectives and values.
  • External Communication: Manage all aspects of external communication, including media relations, press releases, speakership placement/coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Operational Management: Oversee budget allocation and resource planning for marketing and communication activities, ensuring efficient use of resources.
  • Social Activations: Drive social media strategy and activations to enhance brand visibility and engagement across relevant platforms.
  • Awards and Case Studies: Identify opportunities for industry recognition and lead the development of award submissions and case studies showcasing Havas Media's achievements.
  • Reputation Reporting: Monitor and analyze media coverage and industry trends to assess Havas Media's reputation and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Team Leadership: Provide leadership and guidance to the marketing and communications team, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • 8+ years of experience in marketing and communications, with a focus on strategic planning and execution.
  • Proven track record of developing and implementing successful communication strategies in a fast-paced environment.
  • An extensive history of external press/media relationships, and the ability to foster and develop new ones on behalf of the agency
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
  • Proficiency in budget management and resource allocation.
  • Experience in the media or advertising industry is a plus.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package + Meaningful Fund
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and creativity.
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Havas Media Network

Havas Media Network is the media experience agency. Havas Media Network delivers this brand promise through the Mx System, where meaningful media helps build more meaningful brands. Havas Media Network is part of Havas, one of the world’s largest integrated content, media and communications groups. Havas Media Network also consists of two global media networks: Havas Media and Arena Media. The media experience agencies are home to specialists across 150 countries worldwide, with 73 Villages. Clients include BBC, Canal+, Credit Agricole, Dolce & Gabbana, EDF, Fidelity Investments, Grupo Carso, Hyundai, JDE, Kia, Leroy Merlin, Lidl, PNC Bank, Puma, Reckitt Benckiser, Red Bull, Sanofi, Shell, Telefonica, YUM Brands, among many others.

Founded in 1990
New York, NY, US
6.5K employees (68 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$135K/yr – $155K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Communications median pay in the United States

$93K/yr

Most pay falls between $70K and $138K. Based on 5,850 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
64 (26% of company)
Median Career Experience
10 years
Median Tenure
4.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~243
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Director, Comms Strategy

Havas Media Network · New York City, NY · On-site