Director, Executive & Internal Communications

The physical location for the candidate selected must be within the contiguous United States.

WHO WE ARE: Susan G. Komen brings a 100% virtual working environment, and you can work anywhere within the U.S. We are a force united by a promise to end breast cancer forever. For over 40 years, we've led the way funding groundbreaking research, community health initiatives and advocacy programs in local communities across the U.S.

What you will be doing in the role of a Director, of External and Internal Communications:

The Director of Executive and Internal Communications will play a critical role in shaping how employees and external audiences understand and engage with the organization's mission, priorities and leadership. Serving as a trusted advisor to senior executives, this role will lead the development of executive speeches, presentations and written communications, while supporting media opportunities and speaking engagements that elevate leadership voices and advance the organization's mission.

The Director will collaborate closely with HR and cross-functional partners to craft clear, consistent messaging around organizational priorities, culture and change initiatives. In addition, the role will develop and execute a comprehensive internal communications strategy that ensures employees are informed, aligned and connected across teams.

Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute internal and executive communications strategies aligned with Komen's mission, leadership priorities and organizational goals.
- Partner closely with the CEO to develop a strong understanding of their voice, priorities and communication style; identify opportunities to elevate executive visibility and develop tailored briefing materials for speaking engagements, media interviews, meetings and other opportunities.
- Create and manage key leadership communications, including executive speeches, presentations, talking points, staff and board updates, town halls and major organizational announcements.
- Support executive visibility and thought leadership by identifying speaking opportunities, preparing leaders for conferences, events and media engagements.
- Write, edit and produce a wide range of communications across internal and external channels, ensuring messaging is clear, accurate, compelling and aligned with leadership voice.
- Manage internal communication channels and calendars, ensuring consistent, timely updates that keep employees informed, engaged and connected to organizational priorities.
- Partner with HR, Mission, Marketing, PR and cross-functional teams to support major initiatives, change management efforts, employee engagement and culture-building communications.
- Prepare and brief executives for external engagements, including media interviews, panel discussions and public appearances, in partnership with the PR team.
- Monitor communication effectiveness through feedback and engagement metrics and refine strategies to strengthen reach and impact.
- Provide communications support across marketing and organizational initiatives, including storytelling, stakeholder messaging and mission-driven content.
- On an as-needed basis, create engaging copy for web pages, emails, fliers, invitations, brochures, social media, blog posts, articles, online advertising, direct mail and more.
- Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in internal and executive communications within a complex, matrixed organization.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to reflect executive voices and translate complex topics into clear, engaging content.
- Proven experience partnering with CEO, senior leaders, communications teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver aligned, impactful messaging.
- Strong research, interviewing, and analytical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills, capable of engaging employees, executives, donors, and community partners with professionalism and tact.
- Skilled in managing multiple projects, prioritizing competing deadlines, and maintaining accuracy under tight timelines.
- Experienced in internal communications platforms and tools, including intranet systems, newsletters, digital messaging, and town hall technologies.
- Collaborative team player who incorporates feedback, leads effective meetings, and fosters alignment across departments.

Preferred:
- Master's degree in English, Literature, journalism or communications preferred.

What's in it for you:
- Competitive salary of $97,000 to $124,000/annually.
- Health, dental, vision and a retirement plan with a 6% employer match.
- Unlimited Paid Time Off Plan.
- Flexible work arrangement in a fully remote working environment.
- Bi-weekly work from home stipend.
- Parental leave.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- A culture of learning and development, and so much more!

The physical location for the candidate selected must remain within the contiguous United States.

Susan G. Komen is fair and equal in all its employment practices for people without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

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