Regional External Communications Leader

About this job

NIQ seeks a modern outcomes-minded Regional External Communications Leader with a strong can-do mindset and passion for making things work every day across markets. 

This role is about turning a strong global strategy into real visible impact at a regional level. That means adapting thoughtfully staying aligned and ensuring the machine runs smoothly across markets. You are someone who gets things done brings clarity and keeps momentum moving forward. 

This role is for a positive pragmatic communicator who combines sound judgement with strong follow through. 

What Youll Achieve in Your First 12 Months 

• Bring consistency confidence and momentum to regional external communications execution. 

• Successfully anchor all external comms in a unified global to regional narrative that builds on our growth priorities.  

• Build strong constructive relationships with regional media and agency partners. 

• Help regional leaders show up externally with clarity and confidence. 

• Establish a reliable well-run rhythm for planning execution and reporting across the region. 

• Raise the overall quality and impact of earned media coverage. 

Responsibilities

Activate the global narrative regionally 

• Translate global messages and thought leadership into strong regional storylines in line with our strategic priorities. 

• Apply the global framework with flexibility care and consistency. 

• Keep regional execution aligned while allowing space for local relevance. 

Run a smooth systemized PR operation 

• Execute the global PR model across the region with discipline and energy. 

• Coordinate closely with global communications on priorities timing and delivery. 

• Keep agencies and local teams focused aligned and moving forward. 

Media agency and issues management 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with regional media. 

• Lead and manage regional PR agencies to deliver high-quality outcomes. 

• Support crisis and issues management at a regional level including media response coordination and monitoring in close collaboration with the global team. 

• Act quickly calmly and clearly when issues arise in close alignment with global teams. 

Support leadership visibility 

• Work closely with regional leaders to support external engagement. 

• Prepare leaders for interviews panels and events with confidence and clarity. 

• Spot opportunities for leaders to contribute meaningfully to external conversations. 

Bring insight resilience and optimism 

• Monitor media sentiment and emerging risks across the region. 

• Share insights risks and recommendations with global communications. 

• Approach complex situations with a calm practical can-do mindset. 

Qualifications :

• 10 years of experience in external communications PR or corporate communications. 

• Demonstrated experience executing global communications and crisis frameworks at regional level. 

• Strong understanding of structured scalable PR and issues management models. 

• Proven ability to manage media and agencies in both proactive and reactive situations. 

• Comfortable advising senior leaders during high-visibility or sensitive moments. 

• Highly organized reliable and decisive. 

• Calm under pressure optimistic approach and solutions oriented. 

• Strong judgement listening skills and a collaborative mindset. 

Additional Information :

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $99800.00 - $132613.00. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidates experience qualifications skills and location. This role might also be eligible for a sales-based incentive or performance-based bonus. Other benefits include flexible working environment comprehensive health insurance industry-leading parental leave life insurance education support and more.

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process including résumé screening candidate assessments interview scheduling job matching communication support and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQs principles of fairness transparency human oversight and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions require accommodations or wish to request human review were permitted by law please contact your local HR representative. For more information please visit NIQs AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: NIQ

NIQ is the worlds leading consumer intelligence company delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to 2023 NIQ combined with GfK bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insightsdelivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platformsNIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100 markets covering more than 90% of the worlds population.

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At NIQ we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence.  All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information marital status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion please visit the  Work :

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Employment Type :

Full-time