Director, External Communications
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Director of External Communications leading earned media, external storytelling, and public relations for a digital manufacturing marketplace.
Role type
Director, External Communications (Public Company)
Builds
Corporate narrative, media announcements, thought leadership, and executive spokesperson content.
Domain
B2B Technology / Manufacturing / Public Company
Required skills
Strategic media planning, technical storytelling, agency management, executive spokesperson support, public company disclosure compliance, issues monitoring, budget management, high-level writing.
Preferred skills
Manufacturing/industrial market experience, AI-enabled workflows, global team collaboration.
Technologies
AI-enabled communications workflows, modern media measurement tools.
Responsibilities
Own proactive media plan execution across business/tech/trade press; translate complex technical subjects into credible stories; manage PR agency and external communications budget; draft bylines and briefing materials for C-suite; partner with IR/Finance/Legal on disclosure standards; monitor coverage and emerging issues.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & execution