AssociateDirector,Communications

**Job Description:** The Associate Director, Communications is a strategic, highly organized, and creative leader responsible for shaping and delivering integrated communications. This role is ideal for a seasoned storyteller and trusted partner who can balance big picture strategy with hands on execution, while coordinating stakeholders at all levels. The Associate Director will have oversight of brand-specific internal communications, while also overseeing key aspects of external communications, brand stewardship, PR and media relations, and event strategy, helping ensure a consistent, compelling voice across all touchpoints. **K ey Responsibilities** _External Communications, Brand Oversight & PR_ * Support overall brand consistency and narrative across internal and external communications, ensuring alignment with organizational positioning and values. * Write and review clear, compelling messaging for internal, external, and executive audiences. * Oversee core PR functions, including media relations support, press and speaking trackers, announcement calendars, and media contact lists. * Partner with internal teams and external agencies on press outreach, thought leadership, and speaking opportunities. * Contribute to campaign storytelling, creative asset curation, and communications documentation across brand initiatives. * Collaborate on organic social media strategy and content, ensuring messaging is cohesive, timely, and engaging. _Stakeholder & Project Leadership_ * Manage day to day relationships with internal stakeholders, providing strategic counsel and ensuring communications efforts are aligned, efficient, and impactful. * Lead multiple communications workstreams simultaneously, balancing proactive planning with reactive needs in a fast-paced environment. * Identify opportunities to evolve communications processes, tools, and approaches to improve scale, clarity, and engagement. **Internal Communications, Employee Engagement & Leadership Support** * Lea