Director, Executive Communications

Seagate Technology

3d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Director, Executive Communications to shape and advance the voice of our CEO and his senior leadership team across internal and external channels. This role leads executive narrative and messaging strategy, speechwriting and talking points, executive presentations, and communications planning aligned to business priorities. The Director is a trusted advisor who can translate complex strategy into clear, compelling stories; partner closely with HR, Corporate Marketing, Government Relations, Investor Relations, Legal, and business leaders; and deliver high-quality content on tight timelines with discretion and sound judgment.

Requirements

Executive partnership: Demonstrated ability to advise senior leaders, gather inputs quickly, and deliver polished materials that reflect an authentic executive voice.
Strategic storytelling: Strength in narrative architecture, message mapping, and tailoring communications for employees, customers, investors, media, and partners.
Change and issues communications: Experience communicating organizational change and navigating sensitive topics with clarity, empathy, and alignment to company values.
Operational excellence: Strong planning, version control, and editorial rigor; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high bar for quality.
Exceptional writing and editing
Strong executive presence and stakeholder management.
Ability to simplify complex topics.
Excellent judgment and confidentiality.
Comfort operating in ambiguity.
Disciplined project management.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365.
Writing samples required.
Career experience in executive communications, corporate communications, journalism, or speechwriting (including experience supporting CEO/C-suite leaders in a complex, matrixed organization).
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, or related field; advanced degree a plus or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Own the executive narrative and messaging platform: Develop CEO/C-suite messaging frameworks, storylines, and key messages that align leadership communications to strategy, culture, and business outcomes.
Speechwriting and executive content: Write and edit speeches, remarks, op-eds/LinkedIn drafts, scripts, executive emails, and employee-facing messages; ensure consistent voice, clarity, and impact.
Executive channel strategy and cadence: Plan and deliver a cohesive rhythm of leadership communications (all-hands, town halls, videos, Q&A, leadership updates), partnering with internal comms and events teams end-to-end.
Executive presentations and strategic storytelling: Create and refine executive decks and narratives for board, employee, customer, and partner audiences; translate data into simple, persuasive story arcs.
Executive visibility and media readiness (in partnership with Comms): Support preparation for interviews, panels, and conferences through briefing documents, message maps, Q&A, and rehearsal; ensure alignment across external narratives.
Issues management and rapid response: Draft time-sensitive executive communications for high-stakes situations (organizational change, crisis, reputational issues), coordinating with Legal, HR, and Communications to ensure accuracy and consistency.