Director of Communications

Raleigh, NC (On-site)

$118K/yr – $220K/yrDirector/Executive15+ years expFull time

Posted 5 days ago

Job Summary

Own and lead LexisNexis global corporate communications, shaping external AI, technology and product narratives while steering media strategy and executive communications across a large, matrixed organization.

  • Oversee strategy and messaging for major announcements and thought leadership
  • Collaborate with executives to align internal and external communications with business priorities

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute corporate communications strategies that strengthen LexisNexis’s reputation and advance business priorities.
  • Shape and drive the company’s external narrative around AI, technology, innovation and product leadership, with a focus on customer outcomes.
  • Lead media strategy for major company announcements, product launches, partnerships, acquisitions, research, executive thought leadership and industry events.
  • Create and manage a disciplined communications and content calendar focused on sustaining the company’s leadership position in AI, technology and legal innovation.
  • Lead internal communications for LexisNexis Legal, connecting employees to business strategy, priorities and company direction.
  • Lead the strategy, planning and execution of global employee town halls, including agenda development, CEO remarks and scripts, speaker coordination and presentation content.
  • Use AI as an integral part of daily communications work, including research, drafting, editing, content review, analysis and planning.
  • Operate as a senior communications leader who can independently lead complex initiatives with limited supervision.
  • Build strong relationships throughout a large, matrixed global organization and develop the internal network necessary to understand the business deeply.
  • Prioritize competing requests based on business importance, reputational impact, audience value, and communications opportunity.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of progressive corporate communications and public relations experience, preferably in technology, AI, information services, professional services, or another complex global business.
  • Significant experience leading corporate, technology, and product communications programs.
  • Proven ability to independently lead complex PR initiatives from strategy and messaging through content development, media execution, and measurement.
  • Strong experience communicating AI, emerging technology, and other complex subject matter in clear, compelling, customer-focused ways.
  • Advanced practical experience using generative AI in professional communications work; experience with AI agents, skills, automations, or AI-enabled processes strongly preferred.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and message-development skills, with the ability to produce high-quality work quickly and accurately.
  • Extensive experience advising C-suite and senior executives.
  • Strong media relationships and a deep understanding of what makes a compelling story.
  • Demonstrated judgment managing sensitive corporate and reputational issues.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a large, highly matrixed global organization.

Benefits

  • We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
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