Communications Director Job Summary:

We re looking for a Communications Director to join a rapidly growing B2B services company headquartered in Arlington, VA. This role does require relocation to the DC/Arlington, VA area. You d be expected to work onsite a couple days per week in Arlington, VA.

Communications Director Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute an integrated communications strategy covering brand communications, internal communications, and overarching communications strategy though traditional and digital channels.
• Manage corporate and executive media relations, including drafting press releases
• Identify and support the company's presence at external events.
• Write and edit content across various channels, including internal announcements, intranet articles, emails, talking points, fact sheets, presentations, press releases, video scripts, and web copy.
• Offer guidance to internal stakeholders in the development of communications plans and associated assets or collateral.
• Maintain consistent branding across internal and external channels.
• Manage key vendors in line with budget and priorities.
• Monitor and report results to optimize communications strategies.
• Select, train, develop, mentor, and supervise staff.

Communications Director Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline.
• 12 years of relevant experience supporting communications in a corporate or agency environment, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Experience in working with C-suite/founder led organizations.
• Background in change management communications.
• Ability and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced headquarters environment.
• Proven success in brand management, external relations, and internal communications.
• Ability to translate technical information into engaging content for various audiences.
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to work independently on multiple assignments, maintaining high-quality results.
• Proficiency in developing and managing comprehensive, multi-channel marketing and communications plans.
• Superior interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with the ability to develop effective partnerships at all levels.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights, utilizing analytics tools to communicate outcomes and ROI.
• Positive, can-do attitude with flexibility, adaptability, and strong business acumen.