Head of Corporate Communications
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Farmington, CT, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- C level
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 12+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 10-12+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, or corporate / executive communications
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, English, or a related discipline preferred
- Experience in financial services, professional services, investor relations, public relations, agency, activist defense or another complex B2B environment strongly preferred
- Proven experience advising C-suite executives and senior leaders
- Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, oral, and presentation skills
- Strong business acumen and the ability to quickly understand complex business and industry issues
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute communications strategies from concept through completion
- Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
- Superior project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a high degree of autonomy
Full description
Corbin Advisors is a strategic investor relations and investor communications advisory firm with a track record of supporting our clients – publicly traded and pre-IPO companies – in creating sustained shareholder value. We are trusted advisors and partner to boards of directors, executive leaders, and investor relations professionals, serving a broad range of companies globally across sectors, sizes, and situations. As a six-time winner of the Stevie® Awards for Employer of the Year in the Financial Services industry globally, we place a high value on culture, employee engagement, and employee experience. It’s a fast-paced environment where we work hard while also appreciating each other and celebrating our successes.Position Overview
We are seeking a strategic, seasoned, and hands-on Director of Corporate Communications to lead and elevate the company’s internal and external communications strategy. This individual will serve as a trusted communications partner to the CEO and senior leadership team, translating business priorities into compelling, consistent, and differentiated communications that strengthen our brand, engage our employees, and enhance our reputation in the marketplace. The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer, strategic thinker, rigorous executor, and confident advisor who can move seamlessly between high-level strategy and deliverable production. This person will bring an understanding of consulting services and/or professional services, a strong business acumen, exceptional executive presence, and the ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and compelling way.
Key Responsibilities Corporate & Executive Communications
- Develop and execute an integrated corporate communications strategy aligned with CEO communications, business objectives, and branding
- Serve as a trusted communications advisor to the CEO and senior leadership team
- Develop a multi-year strategy for the CEO that aligns her skills and brand with the appropriate public speaking, print, and media platforms
- Develop editorial calendars and content strategies that support business development, brand awareness, and thought leadership
- Help define and consistently reinforce the company’s voice, positioning, messaging, and narrative
- Prepare senior leaders for key internal and external communications, presentations, media opportunities, and industry events
- Identify opportunities to elevate executive visibility and thought leadership
- Partner with Marketing, Sales, Research, HR, Operations, and other functions to ensure communications are coordinated and aligned
- Build strong relationships across the organization and serve as a communications resource for leaders and teams
- Establish communication standards, processes, and best practices across the company
- Lead the development of high-quality content that demonstrates the company’s expertise, data-driven perspective, and point of view