Wheels

fleet management and mobility

Director,CorporateCommunications

$143–200k Schaumburg, Illinois, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Director, Corporate Communications at Wheels. Skills: corporate communications strategy development and execution, executive and leadership communications, internal communications, external communications and public relations, content and storytelling, issues and crisis management, team and cross-functional leadership. Develop and execute a comprehensive corporate communications strategy aligned with business objectives. Oversee and manage the company’s messaging, voice, and positioning across m”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure consistency, clarity, and alignment with business objectives; Ensure high-quality, timely communications that support organizational effectiveness and brand integrity; Elevate company visibility and credibility with external stakeholders and in the market; Produce quality outcomes through intentional and deliberate planning and execution

Industry & Context.

fleet management and mobility
Problems you'll solve

sound judgment under pressure; Lead communications planning and response for issues, risks, and crisis situations

Eligibility Requirements

Occasional travel up to 10% industry conferences, events, meetings, etc., Primarily sedentary, involving prolonged periods of sitting and extensive use of a computer and other office equipment, All employment is contingent on successful completion of drug and background screening

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field, 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, PR, or related roles, Proven experience advising senior leaders and managing executive-level communications, Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with exceptional attention to detail, Experience managing media relations and handling sensitive or high-stakes communications, Demonstrated ability to lead teams and collaborate across functions, Experience in B2B services, professional services, fleet management and mobility or similar complex offerings, business acumen and ability to align communications with strategic goals, Calm, confident presence with sound judgment under pressure, Hands-on mindset with the ability to move seamlessly between strategy and execution, Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving, and private-company environment

Nice to Have

Master’s degree

What You'll Do.

Develop and execute a comprehensive corporate communications strategy aligned with business objectives

Oversee and manage the company’s messaging

and positioning across multiple channels

Ensure consistency of brand and tone across internal and external communications

Serve as a trusted communications advisor to the executive team

Draft and manage executive communications

and company-wide messages

Support leadership visibility and thought leadership initiatives

Lead internal communications strategy to engage

Partner with HR and leadership on change management

Oversee internal channels

including intranet content

and employee communications

Provide oversight for external communications

Identify and pursue opportunities to elevate company visibility and credibility with external stakeholders and in the market

Oversee creation of high-impact corporate content

including company narratives

messaging to support strategic business initiatives

company announcements

and thought leadership materials

Translate complex B2B services and ideas into clear

compelling stories for multiple audiences

Lead communications planning and response for issues

and crisis situations

Develop messaging frameworks

and response protocols

and manage internal communications team members and/or external agencies

Partner closely with Marketing

and Operations to ensure alignment

and agency relationships

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with HR and leadership on change management, culture initiatives, and company updates; Partner closely with Marketing, Client Management, Sales, HR, Legal, and Operations to ensure alignment; Provide counsel to and presenting to executive leaders; Working effectively cross-department and cross-organization to manage and coordinate programs and provide guidance to peers and leaders

Communication Scope

Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills; Translate complex B2B services and ideas into clear, compelling stories for multiple audiences; Develop and execute a comprehensive corporate communications strategy; Oversee and manage the company’s messaging, voice, and positioning across multiple channels; Ensure consistency of brand and tone across internal and external communications; Draft and manage executive communications, including speeches, talking points, presentations, and company-wide messages; Lead internal communications strategy to engage, inform, and align employees; Provide oversight for external communications; Identify and pursue opportunities to elevate company visibility and credibility with external stakeholders and in the market; Oversee creation of high-impact corporate content, including company narratives, messaging to support strategic business initiatives, company announcements, and thought leadership materials; Lead communications planning and response for issues, risks, and crisis situations; Develop messaging frameworks, FAQs, and response protocols

Full Job Description

## ## ## **Job Description:** **JOB OVERVIEW** The Director of Corporate Communications is responsible for leading the development and execution of Wheels’ corporate communications strategy. This role oversees the creation, alignment, and delivery of messaging across key stakeholder groups to ensure consistency, clarity, and alignment with business objectives. This position serves as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on communication priorities and supports the organization in managing complex and sensitive communications. The role also maintains hands-on responsibility for content development and execution, ensuring high-quality, timely communications that support organizational effectiveness and brand integrity. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** * **Corporate Communications** * Develop and execute a comprehensive corporate communications strategy that is aligned with business objectives. * Oversee and manage the company’s messaging, voice, and positioning across multiple channels. * Ensure consistency of brand and tone across internal and external communications. * **Executive & Leadership Communications** * Serve as a trusted communications advisor to the executive team. * Draft and manage executive communications, including speeches, talking points, presentations, and company-wide messages. * Support leadership visibility and thought leadership initiatives. * **Internal Communications** * Lead internal communications strategy to engage, inform, and align employees. * Partner with HR and leadership on change management, culture initiatives, and company updates. * Oversee internal channels, including intranet content, newsletters, town halls, and employee communications. * **External Communications & Public Relations** * Provide oversight for external communications. * Identify and pursue opportunities to elevate company visibility and credibility with external stakeholders and in the market (in partnership with the Marketing). * **Content & St

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