Director of Communications

Pasadena, CA (Hybrid)

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

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the corporate communications and brand governance for a large services firm, shaping executive messaging and thought leadership across internal, external, and regional audiences.

  • Strategy & Governance: set the voice, standards, and messaging framework across the organization to support leadership priorities.
  • Executive & Internal Communications: lead leadership storytelling, employer branding, and distributed employee comms to align with business goals.
  • External Thought Leadership: craft narratives, manage website and social content, and coordinate regional messaging to drive visibility and credibility.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategy, Brand & Governance Set and lead KJ’s communications strategy, ensuring consistent messaging across all internal and external audiences.
  • Executive & Internal Communications Lead executive and internal communications strategies that align leadership messaging with business priorities.
  • 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.
  • Executive & Internal Communications 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.
  • Leverage technology and data to modernize internal communications and enhance employee experience in a distributed work environment.
  • External Communications & Thought Leadership Craft and activate compelling corporate narratives that clearly articulate KJ’s values through content, thought leadership, social media, events, and earned media.
  • Position KJ as an employer of choice through innovative employer branding and recruitment-focused communications.
  • Own KJ’s website, including content strategy, SEO, analytics, and ongoing updates.
  • Lead social media strategy and content to support brand, talent, and business development goals.
  • Develop regional communications strategies to support growth across geographies.
  • Manage inbound communications, external inquiries, and targeted award submissions for staff and leadership.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience leading complex, integrated communications strategies
  • 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

Benefits

  • 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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