Director, Executive Communications

Consumer Technology Association • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

This exempt, executive-facing role is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive thought leadership strategy for CTA’s top leaders. The Director manages executive-level initiatives, including speaking and editorial programs, executive social media, media and podcast interviews, organizational recognition and awards, and book authorship. The role requires exceptional writing, operational discipline, project management, and organizational skills to balance complex, concurrent priorities under tight deadlines. It involves writing in multiple styles and voices to promote the President and CEO and other senior executives as advocates and influencers for the consumer technology industry, including by leveraging global attendance and media attention at CES®.

The Director manages internal and external resources, including junior staff and contractors, and supports executives at public events. The position manages one direct report, the Senior Manager, Executive Communications. Travel to Las Vegas for CES is required, with additional travel as needed.

Requirements

• 10 or more years of progressive experience in communications or public relations focused on executive-level support, along with event and project management.
• Experience requiring high operational rigor, such as work on Capitol Hill, at a trade association, event or public affairs firm, or in the corporate sector.
• Strong writing skills, with a demonstrated ability to write and edit across multiple voices and styles.
• Strong understanding of communications strategies and tactics.
• Strong record of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously under pressure.
• Demonstrated project management expertise.
• Ability to proactively develop and maintain strong relationships in a remote-work-heavy environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites.
• Proficiency in various online applications, public engagement tools, and project management tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated success staffing and managing a principal or client.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in communications, English/writing, political science, or a related field, or commensurate experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the executive thought leadership program and associated strategies.
• Manage internal and external resources, including junior staff and contractors, ensuring projects are delivered precisely and on time.
• Secure and support speaking opportunities aligned with CTA and CES priorities.
• Develop content for thought leadership opportunities at CES, including keynotes, speeches, editorial content, and CTA content promotion.
• Produce and manage executive communications, including addresses, newsletters, emails to CTA staff, members and stakeholders, and social media channels.
• Manage communications projects as assigned, such as CTA/CES programming and panel development, and, when necessary, execute CTA book production and promotion.
• Identify and secure recognition opportunities for the President and CEO and other select CTA executives.
• Support the President and CEO and other executives at public events, including media interviews and speaking opportunities.
• Drive initiatives to engage non-traditional media around CES and other priority CTA events.
• Perform other duties as required by business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director