Director, Communications
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Director of Communications for ALS Association advancing external communications and public relations strategy. Leading media relations and crisis communications efforts with a strong emphasis on advocacy.
Responsibilities:
- Lead organization’s external communications strategy in alignment with other communications channels and editorial calendar
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to develop proactive communication and media strategies
- Maintain strong knowledge of the organization’s mission areas
- Develop and execute a comprehensive public relations strategy
- Serve as spokesperson and team lead on media interactions
- Oversee organizational response to inquiries
- Actively engage, cultivate, and manage press relationships
- Work with executive team on public speaking engagements
- Develop and oversee a comprehensive media training program
- Lead crisis management communications
- Track and analyze earned media coverage.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university
- Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive experience in public relations, media relations, or communications
- Experience in or alongside advocacy, policy or public affairs communications functions
- Demonstrated experience building and leading a comprehensive media relations and public relations program
- Proven track record of securing high-impact media coverage and managing complex, fast-moving media situations
- Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Benefits:
- Healthcare benefits
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Basic life insurance
- Well-being benefits
- Paid time off
- Several paid holidays
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