Director, Corporate Communications

Circa - IPG DXTRA • Los Angeles, CA

185d • $125,000 - $151,000

About The Position

Golin Los Angeles is searching for a Director of Corporate Communications. The position plays an important role in providing corporate counsel and management for existing and prospective Golin clients. Responsibilities include the development and implementation of Corp Comm programs based on integration with account teams to both promote and protect brands across the spectrum of B2B and B2C. You will bring your own set of specialized Corp Comm skills related to priority industries, complemented by unique Golin solutions such as the EV360 suite of services that accelerate executive visibility and corporate reputation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field with 8+ years’ experience.
• Must have worked in an agency in a client-facing role and welcome in-house corporate communications background.
• Background developing and executing corporate reputation programs, including executive visibility, thought leadership, owned social, strategy, brand reputation, corporate positioning, business media relations issues management and crisis communication.
• Client experience in consumer tech, B2B and consumer.
• Ability to partner with teams to provide Corp Comm expertise and counsel, as well as EV360 leadership and integration, for planning, execution day-to-day communications initiatives.
• Creative problem-solver and storyteller with superior writing skills, with the ability to develop and edit high-quality materials ranging from client-facing POVs and strategic messaging to press releases and bylines.
• Believer in a strong workplace culture, and will advocate for and contribute to efforts that enhance the environment for all.
• Inspired by the opportunity to build new things and make an impact.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a big-picture strategic view of client business and help to develop programs that support client business goals.
• Write, review and edit key messages, internal communications, speeches, bylines, and executive social media posts.
• Develop integrated communication strategies and tactics, partnering with Corporate practice colleagues.
• Help manage the content development and production for client deliverables.
• Provide outstanding client counsel at all levels on a regular basis, thriving in a hands-on, collaborative environment.
• Provide effective counsel (written and verbal), manage expectations against results, troubleshoot and proactively identify challenges and opportunities, ensuring flawless execution of day-to-day client activities.
• Help to manage Corp Comm planning, reporting, budgets, resource management and client satisfaction/feedback.
• Provide inspirational leadership to team members by helping to develop their skills and expertise through coaching.
• Manage team members’ time against client work scope and budget.
• Responsible to oversee billability and client profitability.
• Help to identify and pursue incremental and new business opportunities for the Corp Comm practice and application of EV360 services.

Benefits

• Flexible time off
• Enhanced family care
• Generous health and wellness benefits
• Workplace hybrid flexibility
• Monthly LifeTime stipend for the gym or hobbies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree