Senior Director, Corporate Communications

Cherry Road Media - Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

About the position

The Senior Director of Corporate Communications at CherryRoad Media is a pivotal role that supports the management team by driving key initiatives and operational management across the company. This fully remote position requires a leader with extensive experience in developing strategic narratives and leading external PR/communications agencies, as the company transitions from a technology-focused entity to a leading media company. The role involves close collaboration with executive team members and various departments to create a cohesive communications strategy that aligns with the company's transformation goals.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross-functionally with corporate communications, strategy, marketing and branding, and third-party business partners to create a cohesive communication plan.
• Oversee the implementation of the communication plan from strategy creation to execution of internal and external communications.
• Support organizational changes to drive successful adoption of change, acting as a change agent.
• Prioritize and coordinate information dissemination to ensure timely and effective communication across platforms and audiences.
• Ensure consistent employee messaging to build commitment and engagement around the business strategy.
• Implement a strategic social media plan to amplify CherryRoad initiatives and unify all brands.
• Oversee social media content and engagement across all corporate channels.
• Engage in social listening for all CherryRoad brands.
• Establish and refine the corporate narrative with clear and consistent messaging.
• Act as a strategic advisor to ensure all employees are considered in communications regarding change.
• Proactively address communications issues and assist in crisis response as needed.
• Develop and support team members with standards and processes for maximum impact.
• Provide strategic counsel for high-level business partnerships to enhance awareness and credibility.
• Measure and report on key success and failure metrics over time.
• Oversee production of employee events such as town halls and awards ceremonies.
• Maintain and populate content for the corporate external site and intranet.
• Ensure senior leadership communications are relevant and appropriately voiced, advising the executive management team on strategies and tactics.

Requirements

• 10 years of significant experience leading communications/PR strategy and teams.
• Demonstrated experience in developing strategies for product, corporate, consumer, and enterprise communications.
• Ability to take story ideas from concept to launch across various channels.
• Strong networking skills to connect with the right partners for strategic communication directives.
• Experience leading an external PR/Communications agency.
• Existing media industry connections and business relationships.
• Natural leadership skills to influence and work with diverse stakeholders.
• Outcome-focused leadership with the ability to prioritize strategy and goals.
• Energetic, innovative, and agile personality with a willingness to listen and act as a change agent.
• Outstanding judgment and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to balance strategic vision with timely execution.

Benefits

• Fully remote work opportunity
• Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets