Director Executive & Corporate Communications

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a comprehensive employee and external communications strategy that supports the executive’s mission, business goals, and team positioning. This includes turning business strategy into clear, compelling narratives that define the market opportunity.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Chief Operating Officer, People, Finance and Legal Exexutives on communications opportunities, risks, and messaging. Will work in close partnership on this with the Senior Director of Corporate Communications.
• Own end-to-end storytelling for the business unit, from positioning to execution across channels (i.e. speaking, thought leadership, social media, employees, etc.). You will partner closely with senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and product teams to shape messaging and public positioning.
• Manage media relations and executive visibility/thought leadership opportunities for the Enterprise functions executives, with the ability to respond quickly and decisively in fast-moving situations.
• Build strong relationships with media, industry influencers, and key internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee employee communications strategy, tactics, and channels for the COO, People, Legal and Finance business units to ensure employees are informed, engaged, and aligned with strategy and values.
• Responsible for providing employee communications guidance and alignment to Enterprise functions leadership.
• You will be responsible for directing high-impact presentations for executive and business unit meetings, Global Town Halls, as well as external Speaking opportunities, translating complex concepts into clear, visually engaging narratives.
• There may be some travel required to accompany the executive for key appearances.

Requirements

• 14+ years of experience in executive communications, corporate communications, public relations, media relations, employee communications, or related fields.
• Significant experience advising C-suite executives or senior leaders on communications strategy, messaging, media engagement, and thought leadership.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills across executive, corporate, media, employee, and social formats.
• Proven ability to translate complex business, technology, product, or cultural topics into clear, compelling narratives.
• Deep experience developing executive thought leadership and external visibility programs.
• Strong understanding of business, technology, entertainment, gaming, media, and cultural trends.
• Demonstrated experience with media relations, spokesperson preparation, issues management, and high-stakes communications.
• Sharp judgment, discretion, and executive presence, especially in ambiguous or sensitive situations.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and build trusted relationships across functions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.