Strategic Communications Expert

3 weeks ago

St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Higher Talent | Executive Search & HR Consulting | Full time

Company Overview: Higher Talent is a leading executive search and HR consulting firm that helps businesses find top talent.

Salary:$120,000 - $180,000 per year

Job Description:

  • We are seeking a highly skilled CORPORATE STRATEGY AND COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR to join our team.
  • The successful candidate will serve as a critical partner to senior leadership in a medium-sized business, acting as a steward of accountability, strategy execution, and corporate communications.
  • This role is ideal for a dynamic and strategic professional who seeks to work closely with management and executives to influence outcomes, build alignment, and drive the successful execution of organizational goals without being in an executive role.

Responsibilities:

  • Steward the execution of the organization's strategic plan, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and timelines and organizing periodic strategic sessions to refine goals and priorities.
  • Partner with department leaders to identify roadblocks, propose solutions, and support alignment across functions for successful strategic plan implementation.
  • Assist in organizing and documenting senior leadership and management team meetings, ensuring clear action items are defined and monitored.
  • Conduct market and competitive analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Assist with the development of execution plans for strategic objectives and help ensure their prioritization and resourcing.
  • Develop and implement corporate communication strategies to enhance the company's internal and external reputation.
  • Act as the central point for internal communications, creating materials such as newsletters, intranet updates, and announcements to keep employees informed and aligned with company priorities.
  • Craft high-quality executive communication materials, including speeches, presentations, and reports for public and internal engagements.
  • Manage the content and development of corporate websites, subsidiary sites, and online profiles to ensure relevance and dynamism.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and steward an employee communication strategy using appropriate tactics and channels.
  • Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior managers, government agencies, industry bodies, and community partners.
  • Represent the organization at industry forums, community events, and other engagements to strengthen its presence and stakeholder alignment.
  • Act as a liaison between senior leadership and broader staff to ensure clear communication and prioritization.
  • As part of fulfilling the company's corporate social responsibility agenda, oversee or support initiatives that strengthen community ties and the company's reputation.
  • Assist the executive team in maintaining clear goals, priorities, and performance standards across departments.
  • Support the leadership team in achieving a high-performance culture characterized by transparency, integrity, and results.
  • Monitor external trends, media coverage, and stakeholder sentiment to proactively identify risks and opportunities affecting the organization's reputation.
  • Serve as a key contributor to the organization's crisis communication plan, ensuring alignment and preparedness in managing sensitive issues.
  • Advise leadership on public relations and corporate positioning strategies.
  • Conduct research and analysis on industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory developments to provide actionable insights for leadership.
  • Support business planning by contributing to the development of strategies, operational plans, and performance improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, public relations, or a related field.
  • Preferred: MBA or equivalent graduate-level degree.
  • At least 10 years of professional experience, ideally in communications, corporate affairs, strategy, or consulting roles.
  • Experience working closely with senior leadership or management teams with a track-record of high accountability and strategic execution.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for executive-level materials and discussions.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, including executives and external partners.
  • High level of organization and detail orientation with experience managing complex and cross-functional projects.
  • Proficiency in productivity tools like Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
  • Comfort working with financial data is a plus.

Benefits:

  • Dental care.
  • Disability insurance.
  • On-site parking.

About Higher Talent: We recognize the value of diversity and are committed to making intentional steps toward building inclusive teams that better reflect the communities we serve. We believe that inclusion is not just about making room at the table but about seeking out talent through a diversity lens and letting everyone know that their unique perspectives are important contributions to building stronger workplaces in a changing world.

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