Executive Director, Head of Corporate Communications

Our Story
Founded in 2008, Hightower is a wealth management firm that provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations and family offices, as well as 401(k) consulting and cash management services to corporations. Hightower’s capital solutions, operational support services, size and scale empower its vibrant community of independent-minded wealth advisors to grow their businesses and help their clients achieve their financial vision. Based in Chicago with advisors across the U.S., we operate as a registered investment advisor (RIA).

Your Future Team
Hightower Advisors is seeking an experienced and strategic Executive Director, Head of Corporate Communications to lead firmwide communications, content, and support programming for high-impact events that elevate the Hightower brand, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and support business growth. This role will oversee corporate messaging, media relations, executive communications, internal communications, and corporate content strategy.

What You’ll Do
Corporate & Executive Communications

• Develop and execute a comprehensive corporate communications strategy aligned with Hightower’s business objectives and brand positioning.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on messaging, reputation management, and executive communications.
• Oversee executive thought leadership, speeches, talking points, announcements, and external presentations.
• Lead internal communications to ensure clarity, consistency, and engagement across the organization.
• Manage crisis communications planning and execution in partnership with legal and executive leadership.

Corporate Content Strategy

• Own and define Hightower’s enterprise-level corporate content strategy across channels, including owned, earned, and shared media.
• Ensure consistent, storytelling that reinforces Hightower’s brand narrative, value proposition, and strategic priorities.
• Oversee development of core corporate content, including firm messaging, website content, thought leadership, presentations, and editorial calendars.
• Establish governance, standards, and measurement for corporate content effectiveness.
• Media Relations & Public Affairs
• Oversee media strategy, press relations, and external announcements.
• Manage relationships with external PR agencies and key media contacts.
• Ensure consistent, compliant messaging across all external channels.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Build, lead, and mentor a communications, content, and events team.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Legal, Compliance, HR, and other departments.
• Ensure all communications, content, and events adhere to regulatory and brand standards.

Events Strategy & Execution

• Own the end-to-end content strategy and oversee execution of Hightower’s corporate events portfolio.
• Design events that deliver experiences while reinforcing the Hightower brand with focus on agenda and content strategy.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, content, and events leadership.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong executive presence and ability to advise senior leaders.
• Experience in RIA or regulated industries preferred.

What We Offer

• Coverage on the first day of employment for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave (16 weeks for primary caregiver and 8 weeks for secondary caregiver)
• Mother’s lounge onsite
• Flexible PTO plan
• Hybrid work schedule (minimum of 3 days in office)
• Free brand-new gym in the Chicago office
• 401k matching plan
• HSA employer contributions
• Student loan assistance
• Pet insurance
• Base salary of $190,000- 205,000 plus discretionary bonus (exact base salary amount will be dependent on experience)

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Hightower is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related), gender identity or expression, genetic information including sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local law.

You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident or possess other unrestricted U.S. work authorization and will not require sponsorship for U.S. work authorization now or anytime in the future.