Senior Director, Policy Communications, CELA Public Affairs

## About the role Recruit and mentor a team of professionals across geographies. Manage budget, timelines and priorities as well as outside agency partners. Ability to travel periodically as needed. ## Requirements - Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field AND 8+ years communications, marketing operations, field operations, program management, project management, or related experience 3+ years people management experience. - Master's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field AND 12+ years communications, marketing operations, field operations, program management, project management, or related experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field AND 15+ years communications, marketing operations, field operations, program management, project management, or related experience OR equivalent experience. - 5+ years people management experience. - Ability to lead a team and collaborate effectively across complex cross-group organizations. - Ability to manage complex issues in an incredibly fast-changing environment. - Direct and significant experience working with reporters proactively and reactively. - Ability to provide strategic communications counsel to executives. - Understanding of evolving communications trends. - Proven track record for new and innovative storytelling with ability to take risks. - Deep understanding of geopolitics globally and domestic politics in large markets. ## Development and Execution of Communication Strategy - Establish decision making criteria and principles at outset to drive priorities and expectations. - Ensure alignment on strategic intent as foundation for execution of tactics.