Chief Communications Officer
Herndon, VA - USA
Job Summary
Intelligent. Dynamic. Resilient.
Everfox formerly Forcepoint Federal has been defending the worlds most critical data and networksagainst the most complex cyber threats imaginable for more than 25 trailblazers in defense-grade high assurance cyber security we have been leading the way indeveloping and delivering innovative cyber security technology. We protect data wherever it resides. Our unwavering dedication and commitment to our customers and the critical missions they serve arewhat set us apart. We are dynamic vigilant and proactive in everything we suite of cross domain threat protection and insider risk solutions empower governments andenterprise organizations to use data safely - where and however their people need Everfox we innovate we invest we achieve. We protect what matters most to our customers. Andwe offer protection like no do all of this so our customers can focus on what matters most their mission.
Job Title: Chief Corporate Communications Officer (CCO)
The Chief Communications Officer (CCO) is responsible for protecting and elevating Everfoxs corporate reputation through strategic communications executive visibility employee engagement and media relations.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer the CCO develops and executes an integrated corporate communications strategy that strengthens Everfoxs reputation with employees customers partners government stakeholders investors and the media.
The CCO partners closely with the Chief Marketing Officer to ensure consistent messaging across all audiences while maintaining clear ownership boundaries between corporate communications and go-to-market marketing activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Corporate Communications
Develop and execute Everfoxs corporate communications strategy.
Protect and strengthen the companys reputation across all external stakeholders.
Lead corporate announcements executive transitions company milestones acquisitions and crisis communications.
Serve as communications advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team.
Executive Communications
Develop executive messaging platforms aligned with company strategy.
Lead speechwriting keynote messaging executive presentations and leadership communications.
Manage executive thought leadership in partnership with Marketing.
Coach executives on media engagement and public communications.
Employee Communications
Lead enterprise internal communications strategy.
Drive employee engagement through transparent leadership communications.
Partner with HR on organizational announcements change management culture initiatives and executive messaging.
Manage company-wide town halls and internal communication channels.
Media Relations
Build and maintain strong relationships with national trade government and industry media.
Lead proactive media engagement.
Manage crisis communications and issues management.
Oversee external communications agency relationships.
Corporate Reputation
Develop programs that strengthen Everfoxs reputation as a trusted leader in defense technology.
Coordinate corporate awards executive recognition and reputation initiatives.
Monitor brand perception and corporate sentiment.
Investor & Board Communications (as applicable)
Support CEO and CFO communications with investors and Board stakeholders.
Coordinate earnings financing acquisition and strategic communications.
Communications Governance
Establish communications policies and approval processes.
Ensure consistency across executive communications and corporate messaging.
Partner with Legal HR and executive leadership on sensitive communications.
The CCO partners closely with the management committee and executive leadership team to ensure consistent messaging across all stakeholder groups.
Marketing Collaboration
Partner with the Chief Marketing Officer to develop and execute an integrated external communications strategy that aligns corporate messaging with the companys brand and go-to-market priorities.
Collaborate on enterprise website strategy and governance to ensure corporate content executive messaging and thought leadership effectively support business objectives and stakeholder engagement.
Partner with Marketing on field and event marketing to maximize executive visibility customer engagement media opportunities and strategic communications before during and after key events.
Align communications strategies with paid media initiatives to ensure consistent messaging brand positioning and amplification of key corporate narratives.
Co-lead enterprise social media strategy with Marketing integrating executive communications corporate storytelling thought leadership and brand engagement across owned social channels.
Success Measures
The CCO will be measured on:
Corporate reputation
Executive visibility
Quality and impact of media coverage
Employee engagement and communications effectiveness
Crisis preparedness and response
Message consistency across corporate communications
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The actual salary offered may vary within the range based on a candidates unique experience locale and business addition to a base salary and bonus plans Everfox offers a generous benefits package including flexible PTO a 401k match and contribution to healthcare coverages. Our talent acquisition team will provide specific information regarding bonus eligibility and benefits offerings.
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