Director, Executive Communications

Little Caesars Pizza•Detroit, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Executive Communications serves as a strategic partner to the Chief Executive Officer, responsible for developing and executing high-impact communication strategies that advance the organization's mission, values, culture, and business objectives. This role ensures consistent, effective, and authentic messaging across all verbal, written, digital, and executive communications, strengthening engagement with internal and external stakeholders. Acting as a trusted advisor and liaison for the CEO, the Communications Director manages executive messaging, thought leadership, and key communications initiatives while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion. The ideal candidate combines exceptional writing, storytelling, and communication expertise with strong judgment, creativity, and the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelors’ degree in English, journalism or a related discipline.
Minimum of ten (10) years of communications-related work experience, including developing and executing strategic communication plans for leadership teams creating executive speeches and messages writing.
Evidence of exceptional writing and editing skills; proficient and speedy writer producing complete and quality first drafts; and detailed knowledge of AP style.
Experience providing advice to senior leaders on communication topics.
Evidence of proficiency in software applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) and SharePoint

Nice To Haves

The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adjust as priorities change.
Ability to build credibility and trust by demonstrating high ethical standards. Extreme discretion, as work involves confidential and sensitive information.
Executive presence and comfort in all interactions with colleagues, senior-level management and critical external stakeholders.
Demonstrated problem solving, conflict resolution and organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and good judgment. Ability to work independently/self-starter.
The ability to accurately gather, repeat and share information in a timely manner to meet deadlines.
Demonstrate a proactive, supportive “pitch in” attitude when the communications team is faced with a priority deadline and share your own knowledge for the betterment of the team and the company.
Must have a passion for the profession, desire to grow professionally and a general interest in learning.

Responsibilities

Partner closely with the chief executive officer to create all written and visual communications materials. This includes speeches, presentations, letters, announcements, articles, social media, blog posts and video scripts, among other materials. Extensive focus on speeches and large group presentations.
Writes strategic communication plans and creative briefs, researches and analyzes information; Prepares the following communications: PowerPoint and video presentations, webinars, speeches, press releases, articles, editorials and talking points.
Translates ideas, objectives, corporate position and management philosophy into messaging that relates to the topic, speaker and intended audience.
Engages and coordinates across executive stakeholders and subject-matter experts to ensure strategic business objectives are supported through integrated communications programs that effectively represent the CEO’s perspectives and meet business needs.
Provide advice and counsel to the chief executive officer regarding communications.
Participate in brainstorming meetings with the chief executive officer around the development of communication for various business reasons.
Conduct research to support the creation of the chief executive officer’s communication materials; including working closely with the communications team with regard to consistency in branding, imaging and messaging.
May act as a spokesperson on behalf of the CEO for various audiences including colleagues and franchisees.
Collaborate across the organization to Initiate and draft responsive communication for CEO correspondence.
Maintain ongoing understanding of the corporate worldwide employee and franchisee sentiment for development and implementation of communication strategies and tactics.
Provide executive communications support to the Vice Chairman, as needed, including the development of speeches, presentations, correspondence, talking points, and other strategic communications materials that align with corporate priorities and leadership objectives.
Conducts appropriate needs assessment and audience analysis to support effective development of communications programs and materials for the CEO.
Develop measurable metrics, monitor and evaluate results of communications programs to track progress and ensure continuous improvement.