DIRECTOR CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC RELATIONS at Daikin Comfort | New York, USA | $182K/yr – $273K/yr

DIRECTOR CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC RELATIONS

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$182K/yr – $273K/yrDirector/Executive10+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

Job Summary

Drive and lead Daikin US corporate communications and PR strategy with a focus on business goals, brand, and technology storytelling.

Own the corporate comms program, including media relations and crisis response.
Requires 10–15 years of progressive corporate communications leadership.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Develop and execute DUS’s corporate communications and public relations strategy, defining clear objectives that align with business objectives, Daikin’s global brand, and key technology and sustainability narratives.
Serve as the company’s primary spokesperson for business and technology media; manage all official messaging and media relations.
Oversee crisis communications protocols, issues management, and rapid-response processes; serve as team lead on all crisis events, working closely with counsel.
Lead the production of corporate content, including press releases, executive remarks, keynote speeches, annual Business and Innovation Report, Q&A documents, fact sheets, and multimedia assets (video, photography, written content).
Develop strategy for DUS’s participation in conferences, industry events, and speaking engagements, aligning them with broader PR objectives.
Develop sophisticated media monitoring reporting process and report key trends and insights to DUS colleagues and business units.
Oversee the strategy and execution for all social media communications, including paid LinkedIn content plan and DUS website
Act as the communications liaison between DUS and Daikin’s North American business units (Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Daikin Applied Americas, AAF International, Daikin Industries) to ensure consistent messaging and coordinated external communications.
Coordinate closely with DUS internal functions, including Advocacy and Market Research, to align communications with policy, regulatory, and market intelligence priorities.
Manage the relationship with Daikin Industries, Ltd. (DIL) global headquarters, ensuring DUS communications strategy is aligned with global corporate direction. Navigate effectively across American and Japanese business cultures.
Manage external agency and vendor relationships, including the PR agency, media partners, and organizational partnerships.
Support the development and execution of DUS’s investor relations communications, including preparation of materials for investor conferences and other financial events.
Work closely with U.S. business units and global HQ to author and oversee investor-facing content, including scripts, key messages, Q&A documents, and presentation support materials.
Act as a company spokesperson for corporate media as needed.
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of four direct reports; set team objectives and provide regular performance feedback.
Manage department budgets effectively and efficiently.
Provide oversight of all corporate events, including DUS-hosted advocacy and stakeholder meetings, investor and partner events, and internal employee events.
Review content developed by employees for external use, including presentations, articles, and advertisements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
Minimum 10–15 years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, media relations, executive communications, and/or stakeholder engagement.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing a communications team.
Proven track record of working cross-functionally with diverse stakeholders, including senior executives, business unit leaders, and external partners.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop compelling narratives for executive, investor, media, and public audiences.
Strong project leadership skills; able to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Experience serving as a company spokesperson and managing media relationships.
Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage ambiguity, and solve problems creatively.

Preferred

Investor relations experience in a U.S. corporate environment, including preparation of materials for earnings events, investor conferences, and shareholder communications.
Experience working within a large, complex multinational organization, ideally with a non-U.S. parent company.
Familiarity with the HVAC, energy, building technology, or industrial manufacturing sectors.
Experience navigating cross-cultural business environments, particularly U.S.–Japan.
Proficiency in Japanese language is a plus but not required.

Daikin Comfort

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