Senior Director Executive Communications

Summary:

The Senior Director of Executive Communications at the ASPCA plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing communication strategies that elevate the voices of executives including the CEO and subject matter experts. This individual will craft and convey the compelling story of ASPCAs impactful work to both internal and external stakeholders.

As part of a highperforming fastpaced team the Senior Director will collaborate closely with the VP of Internal Communications the SVP of Communications the Communications Leadership Team and the Executive Leadership Team. Together they will develop an executive communications strategy that aligns with ASPCAs programmatic goals operational priorities and longterm objectives for animal welfare.

The Senior Director serves as the primary writer and editorial reviewer for communications from the ASPCAs executive team and other highprofile experts. Responsibilities include managing communication platforms for multiple executives conducting research on relevant topics drafting copyediting and proofreading content and devising creative methods to share stories and messages across various internal and external platforms. The aim is to highlight the impact of ASPCAs work and its dedicated staff in a consistent and compelling manner. Furthermore the Senior Director will enhance overall communications output by leveraging best practices and refining content including narratives key messages and speeches for crucial events and forums. This role also involves overseeing or supporting special editorial projects and select story productions.

This is a hybrid inperson/remote position based in the TriState Area; candidates based in New York City preferred. This position is expected to be in office in NYC 13 days per week with flexibility needed for additional time onsite as necessary.

Application Guidance: Please be sure to upload a cover letter and resume when you submit your online application.

Responsibilities:

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Executive Communications: Written/editorial speeches media and presentations(60:

• Work closely with Communications leadership team to develop and implement internal and external executive communications strategy that strengthens the ASPCAs voice and aligns with the overall organizational longterm strategy integrated planning efforts and brand narrative
• Develop and maintain knowledge of ASPCA strategies programs and impact in concert with that of the animal welfare field overall and media landscape and trends to ensure solid understanding of our organizational positioning strengths and areas of opportunity to guide executive communications strategies and content
• Conceptualize draft and edit external editorial materials including op/eds letterstoeditor blog posts social media posts email correspondence and letters and video scripts for CEO and other senior executives
• Conceptualize draft and edit Board of Directors editorial materials on a monthly basis and as needed basis including reports timely updates correspondence talking points presentations etc.
• Craft edit and plan internal memos announcements video scripts and messaging for CEO and other senior executives that highlight organizational and staff accomplishments and contribute to fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture
• Research internal and external communications trends and opportunities to identify and recommend strategies and tactics to foster employee engagement and strong workplace culture and amplify leaderships voices with key external audiences
• Conceptualize draft and edit external and internal speeches and event remarks and talking points for CEO and other senior executives
• Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders to identify the right presentation/speaking and other opportunities for ASPCA CEO and other senior executives to share compelling and impactful stories and insights from our work
• In collaboration with the social media team strategize and oversee ASPCA executive online presence including internal and external social media pages web content and other online tools and spaces
• Oversee or support special video presentations or messaging for executives and ASPCA leaders
• Provide crisis and issues management communications support as needed

Strategic Editorial Development & Support(40:

• Support development and writing of special projects including the Annual Report and 990 content impact messaging and other timely editorial needs
• Oversee as appropriate or edit external messaging and editorial products generated by the External Communications Marketing Communications Development or programmatic teams including but not limited to media quotes impact content narrative and other critical content
• Work in close collaboration with Program Communications and Development teams to develop impactful messaging and content tied to ASPCA organizational strategy and priorities
• Provide editorial support for the Communications team to ensure editorial accuracy and consistency including reviewing weekly digital internal newsletter blog content happy tails impact narratives etc.
• Serve on the internal Editorial Board to identify and address areas of opportunity to align on messaging across the organization
• Listen help identify connections and provide feedback to support strong storytelling and impact narrative messaging consistency internally and externally

Exemplifies the ASPCAs Core Values:

• HasCommitmentto improving the lives of animals
• DemonstratesOwnershipand takes responsibility for outcomes
• Believes inTeamwork that we are stronger when we work together
• Seeks toElevatethe outcome the work of others and reimagine what is possible
• Focuses onImpact making significant and measurable change for animals

Qualifications:

• Responsive proactive adaptive and eager to learn the work and contribute immediately
• Ability to be nimble and responsive and navigate ambiguity with ease
• Exceptional and proven writing editing and proofreading skills supported by foundational journalistic skills
• Exceptional speechwriting skills
• Experience and comfort with producing high volumes of highquality work in a fastpaced environment including navigating complex topics and content
• Strong speech and presentation skills
• Strong listening skills ability to effectively give and receive feedback and a commitment to learning and professional development
• Ability to work in a fastpaced deadlinedriven work environment and deliver accurate quality work under pressure
• A detailoriented journalistic approach to writing ensuring accuracy first and foremost with the ability to manage multiple highprofile projects and deliverables
• Ability to develop a strong understanding of and interest in the ASPCAs programs and ability to understand and effectively communicate complex topics in a timely and urgent manner
• Ability to perform thejobin aprofessionalmannerand maintain confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal communications skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as projects require
• Must be able to travel (up to 10 if necessary

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelors degree or equivalent professional experience required
• 8 years of professional communications experience required including but not limited to conceiving drafting writing and editing communications speechwriting developing communications plans overseeing social media strategies drafting talking points for events and crisis communications etc.
• 5 years of executive communications experience directly supporting one of more CSuite leaders including developing memos reports speeches social posts blogs op/eds press releases and/or presentations for senior executives in a highvisibility organization required
• Professional speechwriting experience required
• Published writing samples in accredited media outlets preferred
• News and/or agency or inhouse public relations experience required including direct work in media relations and/or a newbased environment
• Experience leading projects involving multiple contributors and production deadlines
• Video writing or production experience is a plus
• Prior experience developing and delivering media training is a plus
• Experience and/or understanding of the animal welfare field is a plus

Compensation & Benefits:

Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to education training experience location business needs internal equity market demands or budgeted amount for the role. The target hiring range is for new hire offers only and staff compensation may increase beyond the maximum hiring range based on performance over time. The maximum of the hiring range is reserved for candidates with the highest qualifications and relevant experience. The expected hiring salary range for this role is set forth below and may be modified in the future.

• The target hiring range for this role is$150000 $162000 annually

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