The client is seeking a Senior Director of Marketing and Communications to lead the planning, development, and delivery of integrated marketing and communications strategies aligned to organizational objectives. This senior leadership role operates within a complex, national professional services environment and is responsible for strengthening the client’s brand and reputation while supporting a collaborative, high-performing culture.
Key responsibilities include leading strategic marketing and communications plans; overseeing external communications covering web content, social media, video, e-communications, reports, article placements, advertising, podcasts, blogs, and other reputation-enhancing materials; and managing internal communications such as enterprise-wide messaging, executive communications, intranet content, newsletters, and communications that elevate awareness of key initiatives. The role also owns media relations strategy and execution, provides counsel on communications strategy and reputational considerations for senior leaders, and supports crisis communications in coordination with leadership and external advisors.
The ideal candidate will have at least ten years of relevant experience and an undergraduate degree in a communications-related field, with prior experience in professional services or similarly complex stakeholder environments. The client expects strong strategic and creative judgment, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to navigate complexity, manage competing priorities, and lead and develop a communications team. The candidate should also be adept at reputation management, stakeholder advisory work, improving communications systems and KPIs, and demonstrating strong judgment, tact, detail orientation, accountability, and credibility with senior leaders and stakeholders.