Director, External Communications

Dentsu UK

New York, NY, USA
Base: $99,500-$148,000; bonus/equity: not specifie...
Hybrid
Strong relationship-building skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strategic planning of external communications
The Director, External Communications will lead Merkle’s communications strategy and tell strategic, high-quality stories

Job Summary

  • The Director, External Communications will lead Merkle’s communications strategy and tell strategic, high-quality stories.
  • This role requires an effective balance of strategy and execution, along with strong relationship-building skills.
  • Dentsu offers a flexible work environment with a requirement to work from the office three days per week for those within commutable distance.

Matching Summary

The Director, External Communications will lead Merkle’s communications strategy and tell strategic, high-quality stories.

Salary

Base: $99,500-$148,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, vision, and dental insurance, life insurance, 401k, flexible paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strong relationship-building skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strategic planning of external communications

Nice-to-have

  • Experience managing crisis communications
  • Ability to bring clarity to ambiguous situations
  • Established relationships with media outlets

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience
  • Ability to take story ideas from concept to launch
  • Experience leading communications for professional services firms

Work Rights

Not specified

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