Business/Communications Director, New York

Corporate Communications Recruitment ,
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Salary: $250-$350k

Overview

Our client is a leading B2B corporate narrative communications agency. They are looking to hire a Lead director to head up their agency in New York and its next level of expansion. This role will report to the Chairman, helping to grow, manage, develop the agencies client base, structure and strategic and creative output. The right person will champion for smart, unexpected, insight-driven work throughout the strategic and creative processes and will lead by example through their engagement in the day-to-day work. Candidates will need to be US residents and have a peerless understanding of north american business and culture. Candidates needing to relocate will be considered. Ideally the person will be comfortable as a strategist specialising in content and communications however a broader strategy background will also be complementary to this role. A strong business minded individual with an enthusiastic, positive and entrepreneurial attitude will be successful in this role. This person will have had previous experience of growing a start up or running their own consultancy be it large or small. This role will suit candidates who may have worked in Financial PR agencies, Corporate Reputation consultancies, Management consultancies and B2B Integrated Marketing communications agencies. A strong network throughout the NYSE and in the corporate market will be a benefit. Candidates should have experience of the following : > Transformation engagement and communication > Engagement through transactions inc M&A and IPO > Employee comms and engagement through crisis > Leadership change > Sustainability > Brand engagement > Vision, Narrative and messaging > Internal communication strategy and implementation > Investor Relations > Learning and Development > Employee experience > Campaign development > Vision and values development > Employer brand and Employee Value Proposition development