Senior Director of Corporate Communications

Responsibilities

• Writes high impact content for all GPA communications channels.
• Develops and implements media strategy annually to guide GPA communications staff.
• Monitors media coverage of GPA and responds appropriately to ensure accurate and fair reporting of GPA issues and activities.
• Develops and implements communications strategies related to issues of concern to internal and external GPA stakeholders.
• Develops and maintains crisis communications plans and strategies as needed to advance GPA goals and protect company reputation.
• Oversees internal communications channels to ensure successful and effective employee communications.
• Ensures all commercial communications and website, web development continues forward as best in class.
• Ensures GPA’s media advertising in targeted business plans and execution as necessary.
• Assists in preparation of departmental budget, justifies requested allocations, and monitors operating costs for compliance with approved budget.
• Directs the work, monitors the performance and supervises departmental employees.

Requirements

• 15+ years of proven experience in business, news/media, marketing, public relations, and communications in a large public and/or corporate environment.
• 10+ years of experience managing and leading a team.
• Required Bachelor's Degree in Business/Communications with public relations experience, high impact writing skills, journalism or related fields.
• TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Credential Required Upon Hire
• Driver's License - Valid state driver’s license Required Upon Hire
• Thorough knowledge and demonstrated record of achievement in shipping/port industry communications, public relations, employee communications, special events management, and crisis communications.
• Must be a strategic thinker with a marketing/communications mindset to reach target audiences and have a global perspective with dynamic writing and presentation skills.
• A strong, collaborative leader with an outgoing personality who can interact effectively and professionally with the GPA staff on all levels as well as the media, customers, business partners, industry stakeholders and the general public.