U.S. Head of Corporate Communications

Lockton•Kansas City, MO

77d

About The Position

We're seeking an experienced, hands-on communications leader to define and drive the U.S. communications strategy for a global, privately held organization. The U.S. Head of Corporate Communications will lead all aspects of internal and external communications - including executive visibility, public relations, and crisis response - while building and mentoring a high-performing team. This role requires a visionary leader who can cast the long-term vision, establish best-in-class communications infrastructure, and also roll up their sleeves to execute. The right candidate will have a strong grasp of business strategy, an instinct for storytelling, and the ability to navigate a decentralized organization with confidence and collaboration.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the U.S. communications strategy, aligned with global goals and business priorities.
Define the voice of the U.S. business through consistent storytelling that reflects our purpose, culture, and impact.
Partner closely with executive leadership to align communications, reputation management, and thought leadership initiatives.
Build, grow, and lead a U.S. communications team - balancing immediate delivery with long-term capability building.
Drive Associate engagement through clear, consistent, and inspiring communications.
Oversee internal channels including the intranet, town halls, newsletters, and leadership messaging.
Partner with shared services and business leadership to communicate company priorities, change initiatives, and cultural moments.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on messaging, tone, and positioning.
Lead development of executive speeches, thought leadership, media engagements, and internal visibility programs.
Build executive visibility across internal and external platforms.
Ensure consistent voice and storytelling across all leadership platforms.
Shape and execute a proactive earned-media strategy to elevate the company's reputation in the U.S. market.
Manage external PR agency partners, ensuring alignment to strategic objectives and brand standards.
Build strong relationships with national, trade, and local media outlets.
Manage press releases, media opportunities, and issues response in coordination with global teams.
Lead crisis communications planning and response across the U.S., in partnership with legal, risk, and operations teams.
Establish playbooks, protocols, and training for effective issue management.
Provide clear, timely, and trusted guidance to leadership during high-pressure moments.
Manage communications planning, editorial calendar, and measurement systems to ensure consistent alignment across functions.
Introduce data-driven reporting on communication impact and engagement metrics.
Partner with marketing, brand, and business development teams to maintain message alignment across audiences.