VP, Communications
About The Position
Our client is seeking a Vice President of Communications to lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide communication strategies that strengthen the organization’s reputation, elevate its brand portfolio, and align key stakeholders around business priorities. This executive leader will oversee corporate communications, internal communications, employer brand, and investor relations while serving as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on messaging, crisis communications, stakeholder engagement, and company-wide initiatives. The ideal candidate brings deep experience leading communications in a complex, highly regulated environment and has a proven ability to influence both internal and external audiences.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business, or a related field.
- 15+ years of experience leading corporate communications, executive communications, media relations, investor relations, or public affairs initiatives.
- Experience building and executing successful enterprise communications strategies for large or complex organizations.
- Strong background supporting executive leadership and managing high-profile stakeholder communications.
- Experience overseeing communications for both corporate brands and consumer-facing brands.
- Demonstrated success managing crisis communications, reputation management, and sensitive business issues.
- Exceptional writing, storytelling, presentation, and message development skills.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex topics into clear and compelling communications.
- Experience managing external agencies, consultants, and communication partners.
- Proven ability to build relationships across executive leadership, cross-functional teams, investors, regulators, and external stakeholders.
- Must pass any required background checks.
- Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and be at least 21 years of age.
- Must be approved by state badging agency to work in the cannabis industry.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the communications function, including corporate communications, internal communications, employer brand, and investor relations.
- Create and execute a comprehensive communications strategy that strengthens brand reputation and supports business objectives.
- Partner with executive leadership to communicate company priorities, initiatives, and organizational changes across key stakeholder groups.
- Develop and manage annual communication plans, editorial calendars, and messaging strategies for employees, investors, regulators, community partners, and consumers.
- Lead communications efforts related to major business initiatives, including acquisitions, earnings announcements, strategic partnerships, social impact programs, and government affairs activities.
- Oversee investor relations communications, including earnings materials, investor presentations, annual reports, board communications, and shareholder messaging.
- Serve as a trusted advisor during sensitive issues, crisis situations, and reputation management events.
- Support executive communications through speeches, presentations, leadership messaging, talking points, and company-wide updates.
- Ensure consistent messaging and alignment across internal and external communication channels.
- Foster employee engagement and organizational culture through effective internal communication programs and leadership visibility initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
