Director, External Communications

Merkle

New York, New York, US
Base: $99,500-$148,000; bonus/equity: not specifie...
Hybrid
Lead communications strategy
Execute inspiring stories
Strategic planning of external communications
The Director, External Communications will lead Merkle’s communications strategy and tell strategic, high-quality stories that position us as business transformation consultancy leaders

Job Summary

  • The Director, External Communications will lead Merkle’s communications strategy and tell strategic, high-quality stories that position us as business transformation consultancy leaders.
  • This role requires an effective balance of strategy and execution, strong relationship-building skills, deep understanding of Merkle’s solutions, and storytelling skill.
  • Benefits available with this position include Medical, vision, and dental insurance, Life insurance, Short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401k, Flexible paid time off, At least 15 paid holidays per year, Paid sick and safe leave, and Paid parental leave.

Matching Summary

The Director, External Communications will lead Merkle’s communications strategy and tell strategic, high-quality stories that position us as business transformation consultancy leaders.

Salary

Base: $99,500-$148,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, life, disability, 401k, PTO, holidays, sick leave, parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead communications strategy
  • Execute inspiring stories
  • Strategic planning of external communications
  • Media engagement strategies
  • Drive communications strategy with alliance partners
  • Partner with clients on communications strategies
  • Amplify thought leadership through trade media

Nice-to-have

  • Innate ability to identify stories
  • Executive presence
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Manage crisis communications
  • Mitigate high-profile business issues

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience
  • Ability to take story ideas from concept to launch
  • Established relationships with media
  • Ability to bring clarity to ambiguous situations
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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