Director of Communications

Federal Way, WA (Hybrid)

$165K/yr – $185K/yrDirector/Executive15+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own executive and brand communications that align leadership messaging with business priorities while building a future-facing employer brand in a distributed organization.

  • Set the overall communications strategy and editorial governance that shapes internal and external narratives.
  • Partner with the CEO and C-suite to position KJ through high-impact storytelling across website, social, events, and thought leadership.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Set and lead KJ’s communications strategy, ensuring consistent messaging across all internal and external audiences.
  • Advise the CEO, Board, and senior leadership on strategic messaging, positioning, and communications opportunities.
  • Own and evolve KJ’s brand, including voice, visual identity, and brand standards, to reflect a future-focused vision.
  • Establish communications standards, editorial governance, and messaging frameworks across the organization.
  • Direct visual and content strategy across platforms, including website, marketing materials, client deliverables, conferences, and social media.
  • Lead executive and internal communications strategies that align leadership messaging with business priorities.
  • Strengthen the employer brand through purpose-driven, transparent communication that fosters engagement and connection.
  • Partner closely with leaders across KJ, challenging and refining thinking where needed to ensure clarity and alignment.
  • Support KJ’s internal events (virtual and in-person) that inform, engage, and connect employees.
  • Oversee editorial planning, content creation, and distribution of major internal communications.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience leading complex, integrated communications strategies
  • Deep understanding of how PR, editorial, social, marketing, and thought leadership work together
  • Proven ability to develop, execute, and measure high-impact communications programs
  • Exceptional storytelling skills with a strong strategic lens
  • Executive-level presence and comfort partnering with C-suite and senior leaders
  • Demonstrated people leadership experience, with the ability to build and grow high-performing teams
  • Strong judgment, problem-solving ability, and collaborative decision-making style
  • Resilient, curious, and adaptable in a fast-evolving environment
  • Commitment to integrity, inclusion, and amplifying diverse perspectives
  • Resides in or able to coordinate with the organization’s geography and time zones

Benefits

  • Benefits Summary : Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, professional registration support, competitive PTO and holiday plan, and additional benefits and programs.

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