Director of Communications

Remote

🎯 Marketing

Directors of Communications work in a leadership role on the communications side of the company, which typically consist of the marketing, sales and public relations departments. They work to ensure the organization maintains a positive image by overseeing and approving any company information or announcements before they’re released to the public. Communications Directors view any promotional or marketing materials to ensure they represent a positive company image before being published.

What does a Director of Communications do?

A Director of Communications, or Communications Director, controls and oversees the flow of communication and information between the company and the public. Their main duties include managing the communications departments within a company, acting as the face of the organization at media events and directing marketing and public relations campaigns.

Responsibilities

A Director of Communications should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Director of Communications should be able to execute:

Responding to crises or challenging situations quickly and professionally
Attending speaking engagements and hosting special events
Making sure all company materials have consistent and positive messaging and branding
Conducting quality control on all communications
Managing a team of communications staff
Developing relationships and working with media outlets and other companies

Required Skills

A competitive Director of Communications will have certain skills and qualifications, including:

Teamwork and the ability to lead and motivate their staff to produce high-level, brand-driven content
Written, verbal and digital communication skills
Analytical skills to solve problems and find the best way to convey a message
The creativity to produce exciting and interesting content
Organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize projects while working on a deadline or in a fast-paced environment
The technological ability to work on a variety of digital platforms and also create web and mobile content

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