Strategic Communications Director

4 weeks ago

Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Vaco Full time

Director of Corporate Communications

Join a leading global organization based in Northern New Jersey as the Director of Corporate Communications. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to influence and shape communication strategies at the highest levels of the company.

About the Role

As the primary strategic communications advisor to the CEO and CHRO, you will oversee the development and execution of highly strategic internal communication plans for both corporate teams and a dispersed non-desk hourly workforce.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead Communication Strategies: Develop and execute comprehensive internal communications strategies for a workforce of 20,000+ employees, including corporate executives and non-desk hourly employees across multi-site locations.
  • Non-Digital Communications: Design and manage non-digital communication channels such as in-person briefings, posters, printed newsletters, SMS, and PA systems to reach employees without regular internet access.
  • Executive Communications: Serve as the primary strategic communications advisor for the C-suite, crafting clear, impactful messaging for senior leadership.
  • Multi-Site Workforce Engagement: Implement tailored communication strategies to engage hourly employees across more than 50 global locations, ensuring consistent messaging and high engagement.
  • Change Management and Crisis Communications: Lead communications during organizational transitions, ensuring timely and protective messaging for both employer and employee brands.
  • Content Creation: Develop written, digital, and video content that maintains consistent messaging across various employee groups.
  • Employee Engagement: Design and implement communication strategies that enhance employee engagement and streamline information flow across multi-site locations.

Qualifications

  • 10-15+ years of experience in Corporate Communications with a strong focus on Internal Communications, including Executive Communications and Employee Engagement for multi-site, non-desk hourly workforces.
  • Proven experience in industries such as Retail, Hospitality, Manufacturing, or other low-margin sectors with similar workforce dynamics.
  • Expertise in Change Management, Crisis Management, and handling high-stakes messaging.
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences.
  • Proven ability to lead non-digital communication strategies across large, multi-site operations (50+ locations) with 10,000+ employees.
  • Hands-on experience working directly with C-level executives and providing strategic communications counsel.

About Vaco

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

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