Executive & Strategic Communications Manager

Rithum•Dallas, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Rithum is seeking an Executive & Strategic Communications Manager to shape and elevate executive, corporate, and strategic communications. This role acts as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, translating complex business priorities into clear, compelling narratives to enhance employee engagement, executive presence, and Rithum’s reputation. Reporting to the VP, Global Brand & Media, the position operates at the intersection of executive communications, corporate storytelling, thought leadership, and strategic messaging. The ideal candidate will partner closely with executives and cross-functional leaders to develop communication strategies, messaging frameworks, and leadership narratives, fostering clarity and alignment in a dynamic business environment. This role requires exceptional writing and storytelling skills, executive presence, sound judgment, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence without direct authority. The position is based in Dallas, TX, requiring in-person collaboration with the CEO and executive leadership team, including from the Dallas office as needed.

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of experience in executive communications, corporate communications, public relations, journalism, strategic communications, or related fields.
Based in Dallas, TX and available to work closely with the CEO and executive leadership team in person, including from the Dallas office as business needs require.
Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, and messaging skills with demonstrated ability to adapt tone and voice across executives, audiences, and communication channels.
Experience supporting senior executives within fast-paced, high-growth, matrixed, or technology-driven organizations.
Strong executive presence and strategic thinking skills with the ability to influence and partner effectively with leadership teams.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex business priorities and ambiguous topics into clear, compelling narratives and communication strategies.
Experience managing agency relationships, communications workflows, and cross-functional stakeholder coordination.
Strong business acumen and understanding of media, communications, and industry landscapes.
Ability to operate independently, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and exercise sound judgment under pressure.
Demonstrated AI fluency with experience leveraging AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to improve content development, communications workflows, and operational effectiveness.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, English, Business, or related field preferred.
8+ years of experience in executive communications, corporate affairs, public relations, journalism, or strategic communications.
Experience supporting C-level executives and enterprise leadership teams.
Background within SaaS, technology, e-commerce, marketplace, or high-growth organizations.
Experience writing keynote speeches, executive presentations, organizational announcements, and leadership communications.
Familiarity with executive social strategy, thought leadership programs, and external executive visibility initiatives.

Responsibilities

Partner closely with senior executives to shape strategic messaging and executive voice across internal and external communication channels.
Develop executive communications including company-wide updates, leadership messaging, keynote speeches, talking points, organizational announcements, quarterly business communications, and employee engagement content.
Create messaging frameworks, communication strategies, and narrative approaches that help leaders effectively communicate complex business priorities.
Support executive visibility and thought leadership initiatives through contributed content, speaking opportunities, executive social content, blogs, and industry engagement.
Draft executive-ready communications and presentations that align messaging, tone, and organizational priorities across audiences.
Collaborate with People, Marketing, and cross-functional stakeholders on communications initiatives that strengthen company culture, employee engagement, and organizational alignment.
Support communications for key company moments including business updates, organizational changes, transformation initiatives, tentpole events, and cultural programs.
Ensure consistency and alignment across executive messaging, company priorities, and enterprise narratives.
Translate complex, evolving, or ambiguous topics into clear, compelling communications tailored to diverse audiences.
Help establish scalable communication processes, editorial standards, and operational workflows that improve consistency and effectiveness.
Serve as a primary liaison for external PR agencies and communications partners.
Coordinate executive visibility initiatives, media opportunities, thought leadership programs, and external storytelling efforts.
Manage communications workflows including executive approvals, stakeholder coordination, briefing materials, messaging reviews, and alignment processes.
Monitor industry trends, media landscapes, cultural conversations, and emerging topics to proactively identify opportunities for executive engagement and company commentary.
Partner with Marketing, Social, and agency teams to ensure alignment between internal communications, external narratives, brand messaging, and executive presence.
Act as a trusted communications advisor to senior leadership and business stakeholders.
Bring structure and clarity to ambiguous or evolving business topics by developing strategic messaging recommendations and narrative approaches.
Provide guidance on audience strategy, tone, positioning, executive communications, and organizational messaging.
Support leadership teams through sensitive communications with sound judgment, discretion, and strong business context.
Leverage AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to improve communication workflows, content development, research, and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision benefits: Affordable health care plans and company HSA contributions, starting on Day 1
A 6% 401(k) match
Competitive time off package with 20 days of Paid Time Off, 9 Company-Paid holidays, 2 paid floating holidays, 7 paid sick days, 2 Wellness days, and 1 Paid Volunteer Day; at 3 years of service PTO increases to 22 days, and at 5 years it increases to 25 days
12 weeks primary caregiver leave & 4 weeks secondary caregiver leave
Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
Pet insurance
Legal assistance and identity theft insurance plans
Life insurance 2x salary
Access to the Calm app and the Employee Assistance Program
$65/month Remote work stipend for internet
Culture and team-building activities
Tuition assistance
Career development opportunities
Charitable contribution match up to $250 per year