Senior Director, Strategic Communications
Vonage
- Holmdel, NJ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Work closely with the VP of Corporate Communications to develop a long-term communications strategy and set operational goals in collaboration with internal and external communications leaders
- Work as the lead storyteller bringing the Vonage story to life through the voices of our executives and subject matter experts.
- Develop strong understanding of departmental, divisional, and corporate goals and strategies, and ensure they are integrated into communications and outreach activities.
- Collaborate with internal teams to create integrated communications plans/campaigns that build awareness, understanding and engagement in support of specific priorities in support of overarching organizational goals.
- Monitor the development, implementation, and successful integration of all communications plans; elevate our metrics program via KPI development and regular reporting to measure the impact of strategy and tactics.
- Leverage internal and external communication platforms to relay complicated messages and concept in simplified, easy-to-understand manner using storytelling, video, podcasts, FAQs among other channels
- Produce/collaborate on production of a variety of individual communications products for internal and external audiences, including writing, editing, and/or publishing communications.
- 15+ years of experience, including proven experience building an executive platform in B2B SaaS
- 8-10+ years of experience developing and writing CEO/executive-level speeches/presentations and other support materials.
- 8+ years experience in script writing, video, op-eds
- Strong business acumen to develop strategic corporate presentations.
- Excellent writing skills, a strong storyteller with a passion for influencing audiences.
- BA in English, Journalism, or Communications preferred or equivalent experience.
- Senior person who will roll up their sleeves and get the job done doing everything from execution to highly strategic communications.
- Superior writing, editing and oral communication skills and ability to translate complex information into clear and effective messaging. Expertise in developing and implementing global business and executive communication strategies; general business acumen
- Strong communicator and storyteller with a proven track record of building trust with executives while working on complex and confidential projects, preferably in high-growth technology companies
- Proven experience in influencing and partnering with cross-functional teams of writers, video producers, and subject matter experts
- Passionate about technology, intellectually curious, and willing to experiment with new platforms to reach our audiences.
- Problem solver with an ability to cut through the noise and simplify complex narratives.
- Able to navigate a matrix environment and ambiguous situations.
- Ability to build tight partnerships with stakeholders across the Communications and Marketing Teams, including External and Internal Communications, Analyst Relations, Brand and Creative team, Product Marketing, Events and beyond.
- Only strong collaborators who put the team first should apply
- Roll-up-your-sleeves attitude, meticulous attention to detail, an absolutely can-do attitude, coupled with a true team spirit and the ability to juggle projects and priorities, are what makes this group so effective
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to lead and manage multiple time-sensitive, high priority projects under tight deadlines
- Innovative and creative thinker who can articulate a compelling vision and get down into the lowest level of detail in order to operationalize it
- Deep experience working in fast-paced, fluid and challenging environments and direct experience in corporate communications at a public company
- Confident in managing high-level internal and external stakeholders and have a reputation for working effectively with cross-functional partners