Enterprise Director, Communications

GREATER MSP•Saint Paul, MN

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Enterprise Communications Director is a strategic leader responsible for executing the GREATER MSP Partnership’s communications and marketing strategy. The role partners closely with the Executive Team to define priorities, elevate the organization’s brand, and ensure consistent, compelling messaging across audiences and platforms. The director translates strategy into action by managing projects, driving execution, and ensuring communications initiatives are delivered on schedule and aligned with organizational goals. The position leads a communications team of two professionals, including a Creative Director and a marketing and communications support professional, and coordinates team members to align work with partnership priorities. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, creative execution, and technological fluency, including the use of AI-enabled tools, to deliver communications that advance the region’s economic development mission. The role oversees strategic communications, content development, media relations, digital platforms, events, and the adoption of modern communications tools. GREATER MSP is a cross-sector partnership of more than 300 businesses, cities, universities, counties, foundations, and community organizations. Its mission is to grow the economy of the 15-county Minneapolis–Saint Paul region and create economic opportunity for all residents through a regional economic development strategy focused on jobs, talent, and capital. The position is full-time, exempt (salaried), with a salary range of $160,000–$180,000. The work arrangement is hybrid, with at least three in-office days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday); additional in-office days may be needed for events and meetings. Evening or occasional weekend responsiveness may be required for time-sensitive communications, issues, and opportunities. Some travel to events and conferences is required, and reliable transportation is needed. The role involves a typical office environment with shared desks and moderate noise levels. Physical demands include occasionally lifting or moving up to 30 pounds, prolonged computer sitting, and occasional walking, standing, stair climbing, and driving to meetings or events. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Typically 8–12 or more years of experience in communications, public relations, or a related field, with increasing leadership responsibility.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute integrated communications strategies across multiple audiences and channels.
Exceptional writing, storytelling, and content development skills across formats.
Strong media relations experience and comfort working in high-visibility environments.
Experience managing digital platforms, including websites and social media.
Track record of planning and executing impactful events.
High adaptability, sound judgment, and responsiveness in dynamic environments.
Demonstrated fluency or strong interest in applying AI and emerging tools to communications work.
Entrepreneurial mindset, passion, enthusiasm, and self-starter approach.
Strategic thinking and execution.
Creativity paired with operational discipline.
Audience-centered communication.
Ability to collaborate and influence across senior stakeholders.
Comfort with ambiguity and rapid change, and motivation by challenges.
Value- and vision-driven approach.
Reliable transportation for required travel.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Executive Team to clarify, develop, and advance communications objectives, strategies, and priorities.
Define and segment key audiences and ensure messaging is tailored across channels.
Balance proactive, long-term storytelling with responsive communications aligned with changing regional dynamics.
Lead development of high-quality written, visual, presentation, and audio content.
Ensure consistency of voice, tone, and brand across materials.
Translate complex economic development initiatives into clear, compelling narratives.
Develop and execute media strategies to elevate GREATER MSP’s visibility and influence.
Build and maintain relationships with local, regional, and national media.
Prepare and coach executives and team members for media engagement, public speaking, and thought leadership.
Oversee the development, management, and ongoing improvement of the partnership’s website and social media channels.
Ensure digital platforms reflect strategic priorities, engage target audiences, and reinforce brand identity.
Use analytics to assess digital performance and refine strategies.
Conceptualize and execute high-impact in-person and hybrid events that advance the organization’s mission and strengthen its brand.
Ensure events deliver clear messaging, strong stakeholder engagement, and measurable outcomes.
Leverage modern communications tools, including AI-enabled platforms, to improve the speed, quality, and effectiveness of outputs.
Identify and implement innovative approaches to content creation, audience engagement, and communications workflows.
Lead and coordinate the communications team, ensuring initiatives and work streams align with partnership priorities and are executed effectively.
Travel to events and conferences as needed and respond to time-sensitive communications, issues, and opportunities when required.