Senior Director, Communications

Emerson Collective

Full-time - Senior

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Communications Director at Emerson Collective will serve as the deputy to the Managing Director of Communications & Campaigns, playing a crucial role in shaping and executing the strategic communications plan. This position involves managing media relations, collaborating with various teams and external partners, and contributing to crisis communications and reputation management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in communications and a strong track record in media engagement, aligning communication efforts with the organization's goals to create lasting change.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the creation and execution of Emerson Collective's strategic communications plan, aligning communications efforts with organizational goals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all incoming media relations requests, ensuring timely and effective responses.
• Proactively develop and pitch compelling stories to enhance Emerson Collective's visibility, mission, and impact in the media landscape.
• Work closely with MDs to ensure that communications strategies are aligned and integrated into broader organizational initiatives.
• Develop and implement crisis communication plans to address potential issues swiftly and manage the organization's reputation effectively.
• Collaborate with the MD to create mini communications plans for selected leadership and key partners, ensuring consistent and impactful messaging.
• Provide strategic communications guidance to leaders and partners to enhance their public presence and support organizational goals.
• Manage internal communications in close collaboration with the MD, Communications Directors, Writer, Social Media Director, Brand Creative Studio, and other teams.
• Ensure consistent messaging and alignment across internal and external communications efforts.

Requirements

• 10 years' proven experience in strategic communications, media relations, and crisis communication at a mission-driven organization, on a campaign, in government, or at a social impact agency.
• Proven ability to develop and execute successful communications plans in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail and accuracy.
• Deep understanding of a variety of issues and communications and a passion for following current events, advocacy, politics, societal conversation, and trends.
• Proven ability to act with utmost discretion, confidentiality, and diplomacy.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines, manage competing projects and urgent deliverables in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Comfort working in an ambiguous environment with many different stakeholders and partners.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Alignment with EC's mission and passion for social impact.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.