Director, Communications & Brand

Bedford, MA (On-site)

$168K/yr – $251K/yrDirector/Executive7+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead corporate communications and brand storytelling for a decentralized organization, aligning executives, campaigns, and cross-functional teams.

  • Own development and publication of internal/external content across channels.
  • Must-have: 7–10+ years in corporate communications with advanced PowerPoint and storytelling skills.
  • Standout: Proven ability to manage complex programs with cross-functional alignment and executive exposure.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop, write, edit, and publish high-quality content for employees and external audiences, including messages, news stories, announcements, scripts, videos, and campaigns.
  • Transform strategic messages into compelling narratives, stories, graphics, and presentation materials.
  • Lead storytelling for key initiatives, bringing clarity, consistency, and creativity to all deliverables.
  • Manage communication channels (intranet, email, slides, SharePoint, website updates) to ensure timely, accurate information delivery.
  • Support leaders with communication toolkit development, including talking points, presentation decks, templates, and visual storytelling.
  • Serve as project manager for major communication programs, including culture initiatives, strategic campaigns, leadership meetings, and brand rollouts.
  • Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and stakeholder workflows to ensure on-time execution.
  • Coordinate cross-functional partners, consolidate inputs, manage approvals, and ensure alignment with strategy and brand guidelines.
  • Manage logistics and communication deliverables for leadership summits, employee town halls, and enterprise events.
  • Implement and maintain Novanta’s visual and verbal brand identity across all materials.
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Novanta Inc.

Novanta is a leading global supplier of core technology solutions that give medical, life science, and advanced industrial original equipment manufacturers a competitive advantage. We combine deep proprietary expertise and competencies in precision medicine, precision manufacturing, robotics and automation, and advanced surgery with a proven ability to solve complex technical challenges. This enables Novanta to engineer proprietary technology solutions that deliver extreme precision and performance, tailored to our customers' demanding applications. The driving force behind our growth is the team of innovative professionals who share a commitment to innovation, the Novanta Growth System, and our customers’ success. Novanta’s common shares are quoted on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “NOVT.”If you have a passion for solving complex technical problems that lead to breakthrough performance and that enhance people's lives, come join our growing team.

Founded in 1968
Bedford, Massachusetts, USA
2.2K employees (34 in marketing)