Communications Director

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Global Communications Director at Specialty Coffee Association focusing on brand presence and strategic communications in the coffee industry.

Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy that elevates brand awareness and reputation.
Craft messaging frameworks that communicate the organization’s vision, mission, and priorities.
Build and maintain relationships with journalists, media outlets, and industry influencers.
Lead proactive media outreach and manage responses to press inquiries.
Oversee press releases, media kits, and storytelling opportunities.
Support executive leadership with speeches, talking points, presentations, and thought leadership.
Oversee internal communications programs that keep employees informed, engaged, and aligned.
Partner with HR and leadership to strengthen organizational culture through communication.
Anticipate potential risks and develop crisis communications protocols.
Act as a key spokesperson when appropriate and train leadership for high-stakes communications.
Oversee content strategy across owned channels (website, newsletters, social media).
Ensure consistent voice, tone, and brand storytelling across all platforms.
Lead external agencies/consultants.
Partner closely with marketing, brand, and digital teams for integrated campaigns.

Minimum of 8–12 years of progressive communications experience, ideally in corporate, nonprofit, or agency environments.
Proven success in developing communications strategies that drive measurable results.
Experience leading communications in complex and multicultural environments.
Background working effectively in remote or distributed teams.
Strong writing and messaging skills, including strategy documents, speeches, talking points, and press materials.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with media, influencers, internal leaders, and global stakeholders.
Confident spokesperson skills and ability to coach others for high visibility or high stakes communication.
Ability to anticipate risks and develop crisis communication plans.
Ability to translate organizational goals into communication frameworks and campaigns.
Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to multi-task and manage your own time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals.
Consistent attention to detail with strong quality control over messaging, content, and materials.
Familiarity with managing content across websites, newsletters, and social media channels.
Strong analytical skills to interpret data and make informed decisions.
Excellent problem-solving abilities to develop effective solutions for complex challenges.
Experience with Microsoft Office 365