Executive Communications Director
Executive Communications Director
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Job Description
Western Digital is seeking a savvy and skilled Communications expert to join our Executive Communications team. This role will be responsible for providing executive communications support for the Chief Product Officer and support the Product Group.
As Director Executive Communications youll be a key collaborator responsible for building and leading executive level messaging platforms that reach employees and external stakeholders customers industry influencers the media and industry analysts. You will be responsible for developing organization-wide communication strategies and messaging hierarchies content and messaging for internal and external audiences as well as partnering with the broader communications communities across the business.
You will be responsible for preparing executive briefings for external meetings content and messaging for internal and external events as well as content for social media blogs and online assets.
You will work closely with the Chief of Staff offices Communications leads and Executives across the company.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop comprehensive communication plan and strategy that spans internal and external audiences and that supports the objectives of the Chief Product Officer
- Create content for and manage executive-focused communications projects including for company meetings and Board of Director presentations as well as industry presentations often under tight deadlines.
- Leverage a strong technical background while effectively communicating complex science and engineering concepts to customers investors and the board to ensure accessibility and understanding.
- Develop and implement thought leadership campaigns across internal and external platforms producing articles blog posts and social media posts for executive to enhance visibility
- Leverage video for creative storytelling with a strong focus on writing scripts and developing short-form video content
- Collaborate with Public Relations and Analyst Relations teams on media and industry analyst engagements
- Craft clear compelling and consistent messages for senior leadership to deliver across various platforms and channels
- Manage content and execution for quarterly All Hands meetings and other such forums
- Write emails and organizational communications
- Update Internal Sharepoint site
- Analyze effectiveness of communication strategies and tactics making adjustments as needed to achieve desired outcomes
Qualifications :
REQUIRED
- 10-12 years of executive communications experience supporting a VP or above with at least 5 years of experience supporting a technical leader or organization
- Strong technical background with clear understanding of highly technical material and the ability to translate that into content that is accessible to lay audiences
- Excellent content development and writing skills with specific focus on executive presentations blog posts video and messaging
- Strong stakeholder management skills and executive presence
- Able to build relationships at all levels of the organization with the ability to manage and influence direct and virtual teams
- Strong ability to translate complex topics into easy to digest storylines
- Experienced in modern communications strategies with a solid understanding of visual storytelling
- Social media savvy
SKILLS
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to craft compelling and engaging messages for diverse audiences
- Exceptional attention to detail time management project management and organizational skills
- Highly collaborative and adaptable with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with multiple stakeholders and across different levels of the organization
- Curious and flexible with the ability to think creatively
- Effective team player while also able to work independently
- Strong PowerPoint skills
- Be willing to take risks
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment self-motivated and can thrive under pressure
- Someone who has a sense of humor
- Experience at a leading brand a plus
Additional Information :
Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race color ancestry religion (including religious dress and grooming standards) sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions breastfeeding or related medical conditions) gender (including a persons gender identity gender expression and gender-related appearance and behavior whether or not stereotypically associated with the persons assigned sex at birth) age national origin sexual orientation medical condition marital status (including domestic partnership status) physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information protected medical and family care leave Civil Air Patrol status military and veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision ()
Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees our company our customers and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging respect and contribution.
Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Based on our experience we anticipate that the application deadline will be 07/07/2025 (3 months from posting) although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.
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Compensation & Benefits Details
- An employees pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills ability knowledge of the job; (3) performance contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
- The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California Colorado New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
- You will be eligible to participate in Western Digitals Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance. Depending on your role and your performance you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires subject to Western Digitals Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D legal plan pet insurance critical illness accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program employee stock purchase plan and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
- Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
