Director, Executive Communications and Enterprise Initiatives
About The Position
The Banner is seeking a Director of Executive Communications and Enterprise Initiatives to join our team. This role will serve as a key partner to senior leadership, developing communications strategies, supporting business operations and helping drive organizational initiatives across departments. This person will work closely with the VP of Editorial & Business Development, CEO, and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure clear, consistent, and effective messaging aligned with company goals. The ideal candidate is an excellent writer and organizer who can think strategically, communicate effectively, and manage complex projects from concept to completion.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field
- 6+ years of professional experience in communications, operations, or strategic project management
- Exceptional writing and editing skills
- Proven success managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting tight deadlines
- Strong presentation, interpersonal, and relationship management skills
- Experience developing or executing communication strategies that align with organizational priorities
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with newsroom culture, nonprofit organizations, or mission-driven communications is a plus
Responsibilities
- Communication Strategy
- Draft and edit messaging and content for internal and external audiences including press releases and announcements.
- Recommend communication approaches to strengthen alignment between newsroom, business, and community-facing functions.
- Edit materials drafted by other departments to ensure tone and style consistency.
- Support leadership in securing media placements, interviews, and visibility for major initiatives or announcements.
- Internal & Executive Communications
- Draft and edit executive materials, including board memos, presentation decks, and internal reports.
- Manage the newsroom’s annual awards submission process, including identifying opportunities, drafting materials, and coordinating deadlines.
- Manage freelancers or contractors for communications or event-related projects as needed.
Benefits
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Retirement savings - 401K plan offered through Human Interest, with a company match
- Student Loan Debt Repayment Assistance for qualified employees
- Full health benefits - medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA/HSA., and coverage for family/dependents
- Sick Leave eligible for rollover
- Commuter Benefits
- 11 Paid National Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Parental Leave
- Company paid access to a wellness platform to support mental, financial and physical wellbeing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
