Director, Global Communications

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated communications plans to build brand awareness, increase the visibility of the association and its membership, and support the strategic positioning of its products, programs, and services across all channels.
• Draft speeches, presentations, thought leadership articles, and other communication materials for executives for internal and external events.
• Manage executive interviews, press releases, and media inquiries related to the leadership team.
• In coordination with ACC's Office of the General Counsel (OGC), develop strategies and programs to mitigate risks and ensure accurate communications with members, media, and stakeholders.
• During critical situations, manage and implement ACC's crisis communications plan in coordination with OGC.
• Cultivate and maintain a strong public image for executive leaders, ACC global board members, chapter leaders, and the organization as a whole.
• Proactive and reactive media relations: Work closely with ACC C-Suite executives to identify target media outlets (legal and business), journalists, and relevant news angles, media statements, press releases, and offer exclusive ACC data, expert commentary, or impactful stories that are aligned with their reporting focus or current news cycle.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, ACC members, and other strategic partners to ensure that ACC's content/stories can be disseminated through key legal and business media outlets in a timely manner.
• Engage with non-traditional broadcast media like streaming services, social media platforms, and podcasts.
• Effectively manage tools to track and monitor relevant ACC media coverage (including social media), and public sentiment, providing timely and reliable analysis to management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications or Public Relations.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years hands-on experience in running communications campaigns including extensive experience in developing and editing high quality written materials including articles, Op-Eds, fact sheets press materials and other communications collateral.
• High familiarity with common agency workflows, such as project management software, client communication protocols, and creative briefs.
• Agency, Hill, or advocacy experience highly recommended with proven track record of managing a fast-paced, client-focused environment, highlighting skills of adaptability, multitasking, and strong communication, along with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience creating and implementing crisis communication plans.

Preferred

• Second language is preferred.

Benefits

• The flexibility of a hybrid schedule (only two days in the office on either Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday) and remaining days you can work from home. Staff working in the Washington, DC office must reside in the DMV area.
• Competitive base salary and benefits including:
• 23 PTO days, 11 holidays, and a paid one-week end of year break
• 401K match, annual bonus, and an additional annual employer retirement contribution
• Subsidized healthcare plans, you can choose from an HMO, PPO, or HSA plan
• Office conveniently located in downtown Washington, DC with onsite fitness center and easy access to the Metro Center station.