Associate Director of Corporate Communications

Associate Director of Corporate Communications

 

The Associate Director of Corporate Communications is a key member of the agency’s Corporate Communications team and will provide strategic leadership in building and defending the agency’s reputation both internally and externally. This individual will report directly to the SVP of Corporate Communications.

 

Position Requirements

 Excellent speaking, writing and editing skillsAbility to manage several projects at once and deliver results accurately and on scheduleAbility to think outside the box and provide unique communications solutions that raise the agency’s profileProven ability to interact with senior-level executives and press; strong interpersonal skillsAbility to work well under pressureExperience in project management, event planning and public relations/communicationsThorough understanding of AP styleOutstanding computer skillsFamiliarity with Lexis-Nexis, PowerPoint, Excel and WordIdeal candidate will be fluent in one or more languages besides EnglishBachelor’s Degree 7+ years agency/PR experience

 

Specific Duties

 Work with senior Corporate Communications staff to develop strategic communications plansProduce and oversee junior staff in the creation of press releases, internal communications, agency key messages and Q&AEstablish and grow relationships with key reporters in the advertising/marketing industry, as well as business and lifestyle pressRegularly submit speaker proposals for agency executives to industry organizationsDraft and edit news items for internal global newsletter and Daily News FlashesOversee production of local monthly local newsletter/memo from senior agency managementAssist in the creation of department and executive presentationsOversee the planning and execution of internal and external eventsEdit and proofread agency communications prior to distributionProvide strategic direction to Corporate Communications team as it relates to  agency press list and editorial calendar