Director, Integrated Communications

UL Standards & Engagement • Washington DC, DC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a Director, Integrated Communications at UL Standards & Engagement . This is a hybrid opportunity based in our Washington, DC office. The Director, Integrated Communications will define and advance the vision, strategy, and execution of an integrated content program that amplifies the UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) mission to create a safer, more secure, and more sustainable world. Operating at the intersection of editorial leadership, digital engagement, and research driven storytelling, the Director, Integrated Communications will establish strategic direction, and shape how ULSE’s research insights and thought leadership reach global audiences across digital channels. The Director, Integrated Communications, will partner closely with executive leadership, technical experts, and policy stakeholders to elevate ULSE’s influence, visibility and impact. UL Standards & Engagement : At UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) , we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have created new safety standards and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge. Build a safer, more secure, and sustainable future with us. Join us and work with our Standards team s who develop the standards to put that knowledge into practice. What you’ll learn and achieve: As the Director, Integrated Communications , you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:

Requirements

• Broad expertise in integrated communications, editorial leadership, digital engagement research and storytelling, with a strong command of tone, voice, and messaging consistency to translate complex material into accessible narratives.
• Deep understanding of digital ecosystems, audience engagement, and content performance optimization.
• Experience executing strategy and achieving tangible results.
• Able to lead integrated content and digital strategy in a mission-driven environment.
• Established leader, able to set strategic direction, interpret, support, and execute organizational strategy while effectively translating objectives into actionable plans and driving successful execution.
• Strong people leader, with experience building and sustaining high performing teams.
• Experience setting expectations while establishing and operationalizing clear goals and enforcing accountability for both processes and results.
• Exceptional people leadership skills, with ability to develop high performing teams.
• Experience setting expectations while establishing and operationalizing clear goals and enforcing accountability for both processes and results.
• Strong project management skills, effectively leading end-to-end project planning and execution , managing complex workflows and ensuring timely delivery aligned with organizational goals.
• Excellent communicator and presenter, skilled in conflict mediation, negotiation and influencing diverse stakeholders.
• Proven capability in establishing effective relationships with others, including senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Advanced problem-solving skills and ability to foster collaboration and partnership with cross-functional teams to develop solutions with broad impact.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to innovate and adapt in a dynamic industry landscape.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications , Journalism, Digital Media, Public Policy, or related field .
• Minimum 10 years of related work experience.
• Minimum 2 years of people management experience.
• Experience interpreting and writing research.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and steward integrated content strategy that elevates ULSE’s visibility, credibility, and mission impact.
• Implement an approach to capitalize on identified opportunities and drive the organization’s expansion and influence within the safety standards landscape.
• Oversee development and execution of integrated, multi-platform content initiatives across digital channels including web, social, multimedia, and emerging platforms.
• Manage a full editorial lifecycle and strategic calendar to support campaigns and initiatives, upholding rigorous standards for clarity, consistency, accuracy, and brand voice across all channels.
• Translate research, survey insights, and technical findings into clear, compelling stories and fit-for-digital assets that advance safer outcomes.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of professionals, provide strategic direction and serve as mentor to advance capabilities in the area of specialization.
• Cultivate a collaborative environment to ensure team success and effective execution of high-quality content across articles, videos, reports, website , and social media.
• Seve as strategic advisor to senior leadership and contribute to cross-functional planning, thought leadership development, and organizational storytelling.
• Balance long term strategic initiatives with responsive execution tied to emerging issues and opportunities.
• Partner with subject matter experts to ensure our communications efforts are unified, strategic, and impactful, while elevating relevance for policymakers, industry leaders, regulators and the public.
• Collaborate across the communications department and frequently with Insights and Partnerships teams to ensure alignment in external communications engagement.
• Scope and lead end-to-end project plans, ensure deadlines are met, and actively manage milestones and priorities.
• Foster a culture of creativity, purpose, and accountability within the content and digital team.
• Maintain continued awareness of industry trends, offering insight to inform strategic decisions and direction of the standards engagement function.
• Contribute to department initiatives as needed.

Benefits

• All employees at UL Standards & Engagement are eligible for bonus compensation.
• We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans and a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay.
• Moreover, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment.
• Depending on your role, you may be able to discuss flexible working arrangements with your manager.
• We also provide employees with paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.

What This Job Offers

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