Director/Senior Manager, Strategic Communication

Required Qualifications and Experience
Education/Training
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Journalism, Communications, English or a related discipline and 3 years related experience in corporate/executive communications, including experience developing and implementing strategic communications plans, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication. Experience working directly with executives or leaders in government, non-profit organizations, academic institutions, or corporations.
• Proven expertise as both a strategic thinker and a project manager with a keen ability to get things done. Demonstrated ability to direct outside business partners and agency providers.
• Extensive knowledge of industry best practices and a deep understanding of all aspects of communications (internal and external), branding, positioning, and messaging; ability to develop communications strategies across a wide range of platforms and audiences and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Enthusiastic and natural collaborator with the ability to work with diverse teams to develop plans and drive results.
• An excellent communicator, problem-solver, storyteller, and relationship builder. A trusted advisor. 

The expected pay range for this position is $84,000 to $95,000 per annum.

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