Issues Management- Communications Director

RSM Canada

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Base: $126,500 - $223,900; bonus/equity: discretio...
Hybrid
Develop crisis communications plans and playbooks
Manage alert media emergency notification system
Coordinate with legal it security and employee relations
The role is responsible for developing crisis communications plans, strategies, and playbooks to prepare the firm for various incidents

Job Summary

  • The role is responsible for developing crisis communications plans, strategies, and playbooks to prepare the firm for various incidents.
  • The position serves as the primary communications liaison with legal, IT security, physical security, and employee relations teams during crises.
  • RSM offers a competitive benefits package including flexibility in schedules to help employees balance life's demands.

Matching Summary

The role is responsible for developing crisis communications plans, strategies, and playbooks to prepare the firm for various incidents.

Salary

Base: $126,500 - $223,900; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary bonus based on performance; Benefits: Competitive total rewards package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop crisis communications plans and playbooks
  • Manage Alert Media emergency notification system
  • Coordinate with legal IT security and employee relations
  • Lead tabletop exercises for incident readiness
  • Monitor external environment for firm-affecting issues

Nice-to-have

  • Executive presence and credibility
  • Strong collaboration across matrixed functions
  • Ability to counsel executives in various roles
  • Build trust with executive stakeholders

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of corporate communications experience
  • Bachelor's degree in communications or business required
  • Experience leading cybersecurity incident communications
  • Experience managing legal and regulatory matter communications
  • Experience with office-level safety communications globally

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