Director - Global Communications and Marketing

Bristow Group•Houston, TX

About The Position

Bristow Group seeks a Director of Global Communications & Marketing to lead the communications and marketing functions. This important role leads a team of professionals and agency partners to develop and implement a robust, coordinated, enterprise-wide communications strategy that aligns global communications around a single narrative to position the Company for long-term success. By working with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to understand the Company strategy, the leader is responsible for developing 360o communication and marketing plans to help achieve Company internal and external objectives. This roll up your sleeves leader is expected to be deeply knowledgeable in all aspects of corporate communications, with the ability to connect with employees across the organization at all levels, remain calm under pressure, be adaptable to change, and have a passion for creativity. The Director will also be responsible for continual development of a high-performing team. Below is a summary of various aspects and expectations of the role:

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or related field
Minimum 15 years of experience in global communications and/or public relations
Five years of experience leading a team
Experience leading communications in a highly regulated industry
Extensive experience in internal and external communications
Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite
Detail oriented with strong verbal, written and presentation skills at all levels
Ability to keep a level head when working under pressure
Inspirational team leader and effective team player
Excellent people management skills
Ability to work creatively and apply defined systems of work
Dedicated to promoting a positive image of the organization
Resourceful, proactive, enthusiastic, and culturally aware
Ability to roll-up your sleeves
Willing to travel as required

Nice To Haves

Experience in the energy or aviation industry, direct or ancillary experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a highly skilled team
Provide strategic communications counsel to the Company’s Executive Leadership Team
Develop strategic plans that protect and strengthen the Bristow brand globally
Work across the organization to understand issues and mitigate risks – internally and externally
Work with commercial teams to understand customer needs and develop marketing materials that highlight the Company’s strength and solutions relevant to solving customer problems
Work as part of a team to help manage communications around employee relations to help inform various employee groups including multiple organized groups of employees (unions) globally
Work with local teams around the globe to ensure messages are relevant and/or tailored for local use while also aligned with the global corporate narrative internally and externally
Liaise with the CFO and others in the Finance and Investor Relations functions to ensure message alignment across audiences
Oversee Company’s social media presence (LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram)
Prepare speeches, talking points, key messages, etc. for various uses, including preparing executives for various internal and external engagements
Set performance targets and KPI’s for all communications processes and personnel
Monitor media and social media to understand industry issues and position the company as the global leader and executives as thought leaders in the industry
Oversee and manage various creative projects including corporate videos, marketing materials, etc.
Oversee and manage all internal communications including the Company intranet Portal, town halls, internal podcast, etc.
Draft, edit, coordinate Company and partner news releases following the established processes
Lead the Company’s Crisis Communications team during incidents and events