strategic communications director

APCO

<div>
 The Opportunity
 
 We are seeking an Account Director with expertise in public affairs, government relations, and strategic communications. This professional will have a strong background in policy advocacy, issues management, stakeholder engagement, and project leadership. The successful candidate will join our growing Public Affairs practice in Riyadh, contributing to high-profile campaigns that align with Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s Vision 2030 and other national priorities
 
 
 What we&rsquo;re looking for:
 
 We are seeking a proactive, high‑performing Public Affairs professional who can operate confidently as both a leader and a team player, a balance widely recognized as essential for effective performance and for driving collective success. You bring the ability to lead with purpose while collaborating seamlessly within a broader team environment, reflecting modern leadership expectations where leaders also act as active players when needed.
 
 You have a strong track record in public affairs, issues management, and strategic communications, with a deep understanding of Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s regulatory and policy landscape. You excel at building trusted relationships with government stakeholders, clients, and partners, and you bring the judgment and agility required to navigate complex, fast‑moving policy environments. You inspire confidence, elevate team performance, and deliver high‑impact results while growing across sectors and communication channels.
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 - Design and Lead strategic public affairs programs that shape policy conversations and advance organizational priorities, aligning with the core PA function of directing information and stakeholder engagement.
 
 
 - Monitor, analyze, and interpret regulatory and policy developments in Saudi Arabia to provide clear, actionable insights aligned with strategic communication goals
 
 
 - Build and maintain trusted relationships with government entities, industry stakeholders, and partners to support effective issue management and influence public perception.
 
 
 - Develop integrated communication strategies across traditional media, digital platforms, and stakeholder channels to support credibility and reputation management, consistent with Public Affairs Officer roles.
 
 
 - Provide strategic counsel on emerging issues, risks, and opportunities, supporting leadership decision‑making and enhancing the organization&rsquo;s public positioning
 
 
 - Collaborate closely with cross‑regional teams to ensure alignment between global and regional public affairs priorities, reflecting modern PA team structures and leadership expectations.
 
 
 - Prepare and oversee the development of briefing materials, policy positions, and stakeholder engagement plans to ensure consistent high‑quality outputs that strengthen the organization&rsquo;s narrative.
 
 
 - Support multi‑stakeholder initiatives, events, and advocacy efforts that advance business objectives and reinforce organizational credibility across key audiences.
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 - Experience: 10+ years in public affairs, government relations, policy advocacy, or strategic communications, with strong preference for experience navigating Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s policy and regulatory environment.
 
 
 - Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, International Relations, or a related field.
 
 
 - Language Skills: Full professional fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).
 
 
 - Policy &amp; Cultural Insight: Deep understanding of Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s political ecosystem, policymaking processes, government stakeholders, and national initiatives such as Vision 2030.
 
 
 - Policy Writing &amp; Analysis: Strong ability to craft policy positions, briefing notes, and advocacy messaging, backed by sharp analytical skills and the ability to simplify complex issues.
 
 
 - Leadership: Proven track record leading public affairs teams, managing multi‑market workstreams, and guiding stakeholder engagement strategies.
 
 
 - Stakeholder &amp; Media Engagement: Experience engaging with government ministries, regulators, industry bodies, and media; comfortable drafting public statements, managing narratives, and supporting issue management.
 
 
 - Project &amp; Issue Management: Ability to manage fast‑moving policy files, coordinate cross‑functional inputs, and deliver high‑quality outputs under pressure.
 
 
 - Industry Knowledge: Experience working across sectors such as healthcare, technology, energy, transportation, or government sectors is a plus.
 
 
 
 Careers at APCO
 
 Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams to bring the best possible expertise and robust perspectives to our clients. We embrace differences in experience, viewpoint and ideas, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies and practices. We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.
</div>

Associate Director, Public Affairs

APCO Worldwide

<div>The Opportunity 
 
We are seeking an Account Director with expertise in public affairs, government relations, and strategic communications. This professional will have a strong background in policy advocacy, issues management, stakeholder engagement , and project leadership. The successful candidate will join our growing Public Affairs practice in Riyadh , contributing to high-profile campaigns that align with Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s Vision 2030 and other national priorities.
 
 
What we&rsquo;re looking for:
We are seeking a proactive, high‑performing Public Affairs professional who can operate confidently as both a leader and a team player, a balance widely recognized as essential for effective performance and for driving collective success. You bring the ability to lead with purpose while collaborating seamlessly within a broader team environment, reflecting modern leadership expectations where leaders also act as active players when needed.
You have a strong track record in public affairs, issues management, and strategic communications, with a deep understanding of Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s regulatory and policy landscape. You excel at building trusted relationships with government stakeholders, clients, and partners, and you bring the judgment and agility required to navigate complex, fast‑moving policy environments. You inspire confidence, elevate team performance, and deliver high‑impact results while growing across sectors and communication channels.
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Design and Lead strategic public affairs programs that shape policy conversations and advance organizational priorities, aligning with the core PA function of directing information and stakeholder engagement.
</li><li>Monitor, analyze, and interpret regulatory and policy developments in Saudi Arabia to provide clear, actionable insights aligned with strategic communication goals
</li><li>Build and maintain trusted relationships with government entities, industry stakeholders, and partners to support effective issue management and influence public perception.
</li><li>Develop integrated communication strategies across traditional media, digital platforms, and stakeholder channels to support credibility and reputation management, consistent with Public Affairs Officer roles.
</li><li>Provide strategic counsel on emerging issues, risks, and opportunities, supporting leadership decision‑making and enhancing the organization&rsquo;s public positioning
</li><li>Collaborate closely with cross‑regional teams to ensure alignment between global and regional public affairs priorities, reflecting modern PA team structures and leadership expectations.
</li><li>Prepare and oversee the development of briefing materials, policy positions, and stakeholder engagement plans to ensure consistent high‑quality outputs that strengthen the organization&rsquo;s narrative.
</li><li>Support multi‑stakeholder initiatives, events, and advocacy efforts that advance business objectives and reinforce organizational credibility across key audiences.
</li></ul>Qualifications
<ul><li>Experience: 10+ years in public affairs, government relations, policy advocacy, or strategic communications, with strong preference for experience navigating Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s policy and regulatory environment.
</li><li>Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, International Relations, or a related field.
</li><li>Language Skills: Full professional fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).
</li><li>Policy &amp; Cultural Insight: Deep understanding of Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s political ecosystem, policymaking processes, government stakeholders, and national initiatives such as Vision 2030.
</li><li>Policy Writing &amp; Analysis: Strong ability to craft policy positions, briefing notes, and advocacy messaging, backed by sharp analytical skills and the ability to simplify complex issues.
</li><li>Leadership: Proven track record leading public affairs teams, managing multi‑market workstreams, and guiding stakeholder engagement strategies.
</li><li>Stakeholder &amp; Media Engagement: Experience engaging with government ministries, regulators, industry bodies, and media; comfortable drafting public statements, managing narratives, and supporting issue management.
</li><li>Project &amp; Issue Management: Ability to manage fast‑moving policy files, coordinate cross‑functional inputs, and deliver high‑quality outputs under pressure.
</li><li>Industry Knowledge: Experience working across sectors such as healthcare, technology, energy, transportation, or government sectors is a plus. 
</li></ul>Careers at APCO
Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams to bring the best possible expertise and robust perspectives to our clients. We embrace differences in experience, viewpoint and ideas, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies and practices. We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.</div>

Teneo

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">The Role</h2>
Teneo is looking for a talented and driven Senior Vice President / Director with a passion for strategic communications, government advisory and stakeholder engagement to join our Strategy &amp; Communications team in the Doha.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team advising high-profile government and corporate clients on how to create effective narratives, manage reputation, engage with key audiences and deliver communications strategies that support major strategic objectives.
We are interested in meeting candidates with wide-ranging perspectives, whether you currently work agency-side, in-house, in government, or in a related advisory environment.
It is important to us that you can cut across sectors and switch seamlessly between disciplines, from proactive storytelling and stakeholder engagement to issues management, media strategy and integrated campaigning. We would also welcome candidates with experience in major events, sports, destination positioning, international stakeholder engagement or nation-branding work.
As a Senior Vice President / Director, you will be responsible for providing the highest quality of service to our clients, playing a pivotal role across multiple account teams, delivering regular insight and analysis, and supporting clients&rsquo; reputational and strategic objectives. You will also manage and coach junior colleagues, while working closely with senior leaders across Teneo&rsquo;s regional and global network.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
About Teneo</h2>
Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. We partner with our clients globally to do great things for a better future.
Drawing upon our global team and expansive network of senior advisors, we provide advisory services across our five business segments on a stand-alone or fully integrated basis to help our clients solve complex business challenges. Our clients include a significant number of the Fortune 100 and FTSE 100, as well as other corporations, financial institutions, and organizations.
Our full range of advisory services includes strategic communications, investor relations, financial transactions and restructuring, management consulting, physical and cyber risk, organizational design, board and executive search, geopolitics and government affairs, corporate governance, and ESG. The firm has more than 1,800 employees located in 45+ offices around the world.
At Teneo, you&rsquo;ll work alongside ambitious, collaborative colleagues across our global network, with access to tailored learning and development opportunities that support both professional and personal growth.
Our Middle East team works across borders, sectors and disciplines, offering exposure to career-defining work for some of the world&rsquo;s most influential organisations.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Responsibilities</h2>
As a Senior Vice President with the Strategy and Communications team at Teneo, your role will include:
<ul><li>Leads reputation management and advisory &ndash; act as a trusted strategic communications expert for key government and private sector clients, utilizing regional geopolitical and/ or business intelligence to advise clients on opportunities and reputational challenges</li><li>
Leads communications strategy development and deployment &ndash; leverages research, insights and discussions with client to lead the creation of communications strategies, leveraging Teneo&rsquo;s resources, offerings, and expertise across business segments</li><li>
Overseeing communications planning and deployment &ndash; oversee the development and implementation of tailored narratives, integrated communications plans and innovative campaigns. Quality assures content development across diverse formats such as key messages, talking points, speeches and op-eds, media engagements etc.</li><li>
Account management &ndash; lead on account delivery, managing a team of experts to deliver high quality client servicing and acting as the main point person with the client. Actively coach and mentor junior team members</li><li>
Client management &ndash; build and maintain strong relationships with the client, seeking growth opportunities where possible. Proactively manage the client and work to take advantage of opportunities/ resolve issues as needed</li><li>
Supporting new business development &ndash; actively building a network of new client/ prospect relationships, working on new business opportunities including leading proposals and participating in client pitch meetings. Demonstrates commercial acumen in costing and managing the delivery or projects. Develops understanding and fluency across Teneo&rsquo;s service offerings.</li><li>
Supporting wider team management &ndash; taking responsibility for Talent Managing junior colleagues, supporting their performance reviews and career growth within the firm. Supporting the smooth running of client servicing operations</li></ul>
Furthermore, you will be expected to:<ul><li>
Build strong relationships, fostering long-term partnerships and seeking organic growth opportunities through new business proposal development;</li><li>
Create advisory notes for client leadership, addressing media narratives, geopolitical risks, and reputational issues, while monitoring media coverage for clients and competitors;</li><li>
Provide support and insight to your client teams, proactively highlighting opportunities, and potential areas of concern;</li><li>
Build a strong network of effective relationships internally and externally;
</li><li>Proactively seek formal and informal learning and development opportunities to support your professional growth and contribute to the sharing of learnings across the wider team; and</li><li>
Actively coach and mentor Senior Associates and Vice Presidents on your account teams. Lead, manage, and motivate more junior colleagues</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Skills &amp; Experience</h2><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or higher in communications, journalism, political science, public policy, law, international relations, business or a related field</li><li>
7 - 10 years' experience in strategy or communications role, public affairs or a related advisory role (agency or in-house)</li><li>
Strong understanding of regional media, geopolitical and corporate landscapes including handling crises and issues</li><li>
Outstanding leadership skills, especially in multicultural and interdisciplinary settings</li><li>
Expertise in offering client senior client counsel across a broad range of corporate reputational or market-related topics</li><li>
Strong analytical capability to grasp clients&rsquo; business objectives and relevant wider industry dynamics to enable drafting of compelling narratives and content</li><li>
Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams</li><li>
Exceptional written and verbal communications skills</li><li>
Excellent presentation skills</li><li>
Analysis and data visualisation skills</li><li>
Excellent command of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Word)</li><li>
Excellent project management skills</li><li>
Client and team management skills</li><li>
Experience coaching, mentoring and developing more junior colleagues</li><li>
Understanding of digital communications</li><li>
Arabic writing skills an asset (for Arabic speakers)</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
What We Can Offer</h2>
New joiners are supported by an induction programme, and continuous development is a key focus of life at Teneo - learning and knowledge sharing are at the heart of this. We have an environment and culture that is focused on supporting your development and career progression. We support this with a dedicated Learning Team who provide a range of learning opportunities and personal development support.
Given our client base you&rsquo;ll be working on career-defining work that is exciting, rewarding and one where you can make a real impact to high profile projects.
Teneo works with clients on complex issues and challenges that often require a multidisciplinary approach that leverage our main business segments &ndash; Strategy &amp; Communications, Management Consulting, Financial Advisory, People Advisory, and Risks Advisory. You will have opportunities to work alongside our experts in these disciplines to develop and deliver an integrated solution.
Benefits include: competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus, 25 days annual leave.</div>

Government Relations & Corporate Communications, Senior Vice President

Sanofi

<div><div>Job Title: Director, U.S. Communications, Rhinology, Gastroenterology &amp; Allergy, and Rheumatology</div><div>
Location: Cambridge, MA
</div><div>About the Job</div>
Join the team transforming care for people with immune challenges, rare diseases, cancers, and neurological conditions. In Specialty Care, you&rsquo;ll help deliver breakthrough treatments that bring hope to patients with some of the highest unmet needs.
The Director of U.S. Communications will serve as lead for the therapeutic areas of Rhinology, Gastroenterology &amp; Allergy (RGA) and Rheumatology within the Specialty Care business unit. This position is responsible for overseeing strategic planning across external and internal communications for RGA and Rheumatology. The position reports to the Head of U.S. Communications for Specialty Care and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
In addition to strategic oversight for currently marketed assets with indications across the RGA spectrum and Rheumatology, the Director will also lead U.S. communications for a potential assets in late-stage clinical trial development. The Director will also work to communicate Sanofi&rsquo;s leadership, innovation, and commitment to patients including our medicines, advocacy efforts, patient support services and applicable CSR initiatives.
This role works within a team of communicators who support the current and future Immunology products at Sanofi.<div>
About Sanofi</div><div>
We&rsquo;re an R&amp;D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people&rsquo;s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system &ndash; and innovative pipeline &ndash; enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people&rsquo;s lives.</div>
Main Responsibilities<ul><li>
Provides communications inputs and counsel, including strategic communications and execution and driving business results for the RGA and Rheumatology business, which includes current and future potential indications for Dupixent and Kevzara, as well as the potential for late-stage pipeline assets</li><li>
Works within a highly matrixed environment with key interfaces to communications colleagues in the U.S. and Global organizations, as well as Medical, Legal, Regulatory, Marketing, Corporate, Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs functions including Public Affairs &amp; Patient Advocacy, and Market Access</li><li>
Responsible for strategic development and execution of product communications programs</li><li>
Provides strategic leadership in the creation and implementation of impactful communication programs across current and future indications, including approval and launch preparation across all potential indications</li><li>
Serves as lead communications business partner for the U.S. RGA business, including supporting corporate communications and thought leadership for General Manager in RGA and Rheumatology</li><li>
Helps drive disease awareness programs, branded communication activities, data and regulatory milestone activity and support, and digital communications</li><li>
Maximizes awareness of brands and milestones among external and internal stakeholders and the general, trade and online media</li><li>
Develops integrated campaigns to create and manage stakeholder perceptions that support business goals and help meet brand sales targets</li><li>
Delivers innovative approaches and plans in the digital and social media landscape</li><li>
Develops product media strategy and actively engages and generates positive results for Sanofi</li><li>
Manages issues associated with products to protect the company and brand reputation</li><li>
Anticipates, prepares for and manages media issues with the press.</li><li>
Ensures close coordination and timely reporting with Global Media Relations and Investor Relations</li><li>
Serves as an internal communications counselor and ensures consistent strategic communications through applicable internal channels</li></ul>
About You
Basic Qualifications<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business Administration or Journalism</li><li>
Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>
Excellent collaboration, negotiation, and influencing skills; demonstrated ability to work with senior leaders</li><li>
Strong issues management capabilities</li><li>
Strong organizational skills</li><li>
Pharmaceutical product PR communications background</li><li>
Experience in internal and external communications; experience with co-promoting products</li><li>
Ability to collaborate in a heavy matrix environment</li><li>
10-12 years of experience in product PR, Communications, and/or Corporate Communications in pharmaceuticals/biotech or with a healthcare public relations agency</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>
Strong ability to work effectively across functions and levels and business units; proven collaborator</li><li>
Ability to research, develop, deliver and measure communications strategies and plans with a goal of showcasing communications successes to internal and external audiences</li><li>
Expertise in communications concepts, practices, strategies and tactics based on understanding of key audiences and corporate objectives</li><li>
Strong understanding of media relations and external affairs industry topics</li><li>
Proactive, self-starter and able to work independently and in team environment</li><li>
Co-promote experience a plus</li></ul><div>
Why Choose Us?</div><div><ul><li>
Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it&rsquo;s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks&rsquo; gender-neutral parental leave.</li></ul>
Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.</div>

Director, U.S. Communications, Rhinology, Gastroenterology & Allergy, and Rheumatology

Virginia Commonwealth University

<div><div><div><div><div><ul><li>45001906
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>907 Floyd Avenue, VCU Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Communications
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Staff
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Institute for Contemporary Art MBU</li></ul></div></div><div> 
</div><div>Advertising Summary: The Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) invites applications for the position of Director of Communications and Public Engagement.

Unit: Institute for Contemporary Art MBU

Department: Institute for Contemporary Art

Department Summary: Designed by Steven Holl Architects and located at the corner of Broad and Belvidere, the Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at VCU presents the art of our time and provides an open forum for dialogue and collaboration across the region and throughout the world. With free admission, the ICA is a major resource for VCU, Richmond, and beyond.

Duties &amp; Responsibilities:

The Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) invites applications for the position of Director of Communications and Public Engagement

The ICA is a non-collecting institution that showcases a changing slate of exhibitions, performances, and programs. With a mission to listen, create, and make art public, the ICA is a place to explore new ideas, providing an open forum for dialogue and collaboration across the region and the world. Opened in 2018 in the LEED Gold-certified,Steven Holl-designed Markel Center, the ICA is a part of VCU&rsquo;s School of the Arts, linking the campus and the city of Richmond to an international network of contemporary artists and organizations, and encouraging working partnerships with VCU departments, faculty, students, and the broader community. ICA admission is free and open to all.

The ICA&rsquo;s artistic program includes exhibitions, film screenings, talks and discussions, outdoor activations, publications and performances and serves a broad public. In 2020, in partnership with VPM, the VPM+ICA Community Media Center was launched, which presents the annual Levels Up Academy podcasting forum, and the Resonate podcast festival. The Director of Communications and Public Engagement will design and execute an integrated strategic marketing and communications plan for the ICA with focus on the following priorities:
<ul>
<li>Enhancing the ICA&rsquo;s mission and brand through digital engagement, storytelling editorial strategies and public relations
</li>
<li>Expanding awareness of the ICA&rsquo;s local, regional and international reputation
</li>
<li>Engage audiences and publics in ways that embody the ICA&rsquo;s mission to listen, create, and make art public
</li>
</ul>The Director of Communications and Public Engagement will work in close collaboration with other senior staff at the ICA, across VCU and with external consultants. They will lead and appropriately staff the communications team (Digital Strategist and Editor) in addition to project-specific graphic designers and part-time graduate student interns.

Reporting directly to the ICA&rsquo;s Executive Director, the Director of Communications and Public Engagement is a member of the ICA&rsquo;s managing staff. In addition, the Director of Communications and Public Engagement has a dotted supervisory line to the VCUarts Director of Communications and Marketing.

Position Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Develop strategies that showcase the institute&rsquo;s brand narrative.
</li>
<li>Devise, implement and maintain the overall marketing, communications and storytelling strategies of the ICA.
</li>
<li>Hone effective communication techniques for reaching and motivating the ICA&rsquo;s audiences to drive visitorship, program attendance, and giving
</li>
<li>Support the Digital Strategist in prioritizing innovative and effective digital engagement and storytelling content aligned with the mission and strategic goals of the ICA.
</li>
<li>Lead and coordinate the production process for various media and platforms, working with in-house and external freelance IT specialists, programmers, designers, and developers to execute projects.
</li>
<li>Establishing systems and procedures that map departmental priorities onto project-related tasks aligned with the ICA institutional priorities
</li>
<li>Work with department heads to develop content for the ICA&rsquo;s website and related digital products and initiativesEvaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of internal and external information; obtain feedback from the public and internal personnel through surveys, public opinion studies, and/or focus group meetings.
</li>
<li>Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with VCU and VCUarts communications teams, and other VCU faculty and staff, community leaders, donors, and representatives of communications media and governmental organizations.
</li>
<li>Analyze situations accurately, adopt an effective course of action, and maintain sound decision-making in all situations; exercise authority of the position with diplomacy, honesty, integrity, humor, and tact.
</li>
<li>Provide motivation, professional development support, and daily project management for the Communications Team, comprising the Creative Director, Designers, Social Strategist, Interns, freelance writers, etc.
</li>
</ul>Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree plus three to five years of professional-level experience in marketing and communications, including experience of leading an agency or in-house creative team. Those who have a combination of professional training, experience, and education equivalent to a Bachelor's degree are invited to apply.</li>
<li>
Have demonstrated experience with various communications and content channels and platforms, successfully leading, developing, and implementing communications, marketing and digital strategy across organizations, ideally within the cultural sector
</li>
<li>Possess a strong business acumen and excellent leadership skills, and be able to demonstrate strategic thinking and planning over multi-year periods working on a variety of projects across multiple platforms.
</li>
<li>Be passionate about contemporary art and culture.
</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience working within and across teams, and working collaboratively to execute the vision of creatives
</li>
<li>Possesses exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including writing, editing, and proofreading.
</li>
<li>Be well organized, highly motivated, and able to work and lead in a fast-paced and digital environment.
</li>
<li>Must be self-motivated, strategic, creative, entrepreneurial, and detail-oriented
</li>
<li>Be able to problem-solve using sound judgment and professional discretion.
</li>
<li>Have demonstrated strong work ethic and time management skills.
</li>
<li>Be an adaptive leader.
</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU
</li>
</ul>Preferred Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Five or more years of leading an agency or in-house creative team in the museum or arts industry
</li>
<li>Graduate-level degree in a related field.</li>
<li>
A track record of innovative use of online platforms and digital technologies to drive engagement and interaction with audiences, spanning web, mobile, social media, and onsite interactive media.
</li>
<li>Experience developing digital products on the basis of user-centered research and of using data analytics to inform decisions.
</li>
</ul>Salary Range: $80,000 - $92,000

Application Deadline: For best consideration, application materials due by Monday, May 11.

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU&rsquo;s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt 
 
Hours per Week: 40

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

University Job Title: 1322S - Sr Communications Specialist Senior 


Contact Information: 
Contact Name: VCUarts HR 
Contact Email: artshr@vcu.edu</div></div></div></div>

Institute for Contemporary Art Director of Communications and Public Engagement

<div><div><div><ul><li>45001906
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>907 Floyd Avenue, VCU Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>VP Academic Affairs SML
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Communications
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Full-Time (Salaried)
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Virginia Commonwealth University</li></ul></div></div><div> 
</div><div>Advertising Summary: The Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) invites applications for the position of Director of Communications and Public Engagement.

Unit: Institute for Contemporary Art MBU

Department: Institute for Contemporary Art

Department Summary: Designed by Steven Holl Architects and located at the corner of Broad and Belvidere, the Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at VCU presents the art of our time and provides an open forum for dialogue and collaboration across the region and throughout the world. With free admission, the ICA is a major resource for VCU, Richmond, and beyond.

Duties &amp; Responsibilities:

The Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) invites applications for the position of Director of Communications and Public Engagement

The ICA is a non-collecting institution that showcases a changing slate of exhibitions, performances, and programs. With a mission to listen, create, and make art public, the ICA is a place to explore new ideas, providing an open forum for dialogue and collaboration across the region and the world. Opened in 2018 in the LEED Gold-certified,Steven Holl-designed Markel Center, the ICA is a part of VCU&rsquo;s School of the Arts, linking the campus and the city of Richmond to an international network of contemporary artists and organizations, and encouraging working partnerships with VCU departments, faculty, students, and the broader community. ICA admission is free and open to all.

The ICA&rsquo;s artistic program includes exhibitions, film screenings, talks and discussions, outdoor activations, publications and performances and serves a broad public. In 2020, in partnership with VPM, the VPM+ICA Community Media Center was launched, which presents the annual Levels Up Academy podcasting forum, and the Resonate podcast festival. The Director of Communications and Public Engagement will design and execute an integrated strategic marketing and communications plan for the ICA with focus on the following priorities:
<ul>
<li>Enhancing the ICA&rsquo;s mission and brand through digital engagement, storytelling editorial strategies and public relations
</li>
<li>Expanding awareness of the ICA&rsquo;s local, regional and international reputation
</li>
<li>Engage audiences and publics in ways that embody the ICA&rsquo;s mission to listen, create, and make art public
</li>
</ul>The Director of Communications and Public Engagement will work in close collaboration with other senior staff at the ICA, across VCU and with external consultants. They will lead and appropriately staff the communications team (Digital Strategist and Editor) in addition to project-specific graphic designers and part-time graduate student interns.

Reporting directly to the ICA&rsquo;s Executive Director, the Director of Communications and Public Engagement is a member of the ICA&rsquo;s managing staff. In addition, the Director of Communications and Public Engagement has a dotted supervisory line to the VCUarts Director of Communications and Marketing.

Position Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Develop strategies that showcase the institute&rsquo;s brand narrative.
</li>
<li>Devise, implement and maintain the overall marketing, communications and storytelling strategies of the ICA.
</li>
<li>Hone effective communication techniques for reaching and motivating the ICA&rsquo;s audiences to drive visitorship, program attendance, and giving
</li>
<li>Support the Digital Strategist in prioritizing innovative and effective digital engagement and storytelling content aligned with the mission and strategic goals of the ICA.
</li>
<li>Lead and coordinate the production process for various media and platforms, working with in-house and external freelance IT specialists, programmers, designers, and developers to execute projects.
</li>
<li>Establishing systems and procedures that map departmental priorities onto project-related tasks aligned with the ICA institutional priorities
</li>
<li>Work with department heads to develop content for the ICA&rsquo;s website and related digital products and initiativesEvaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of internal and external information; obtain feedback from the public and internal personnel through surveys, public opinion studies, and/or focus group meetings.
</li>
<li>Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with VCU and VCUarts communications teams, and other VCU faculty and staff, community leaders, donors, and representatives of communications media and governmental organizations.
</li>
<li>Analyze situations accurately, adopt an effective course of action, and maintain sound decision-making in all situations; exercise authority of the position with diplomacy, honesty, integrity, humor, and tact.
</li>
<li>Provide motivation, professional development support, and daily project management for the Communications Team, comprising the Creative Director, Designers, Social Strategist, Interns, freelance writers, etc.
</li>
</ul>Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree plus three to five years of professional-level experience in marketing and communications, including experience of leading an agency or in-house creative team. Those who have a combination of professional training, experience, and education equivalent to a Bachelor's degree are invited to apply.</li>
<li>
Have demonstrated experience with various communications and content channels and platforms, successfully leading, developing, and implementing communications, marketing and digital strategy across organizations, ideally within the cultural sector
</li>
<li>Possess a strong business acumen and excellent leadership skills, and be able to demonstrate strategic thinking and planning over multi-year periods working on a variety of projects across multiple platforms.
</li>
<li>Be passionate about contemporary art and culture.
</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience working within and across teams, and working collaboratively to execute the vision of creatives
</li>
<li>Possesses exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including writing, editing, and proofreading.
</li>
<li>Be well organized, highly motivated, and able to work and lead in a fast-paced and digital environment.
</li>
<li>Must be self-motivated, strategic, creative, entrepreneurial, and detail-oriented
</li>
<li>Be able to problem-solve using sound judgment and professional discretion.
</li>
<li>Have demonstrated strong work ethic and time management skills.
</li>
<li>Be an adaptive leader.
</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU
</li>
</ul>Preferred Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Five or more years of leading an agency or in-house creative team in the museum or arts industry
</li>
<li>Graduate-level degree in a related field.</li>
<li>
A track record of innovative use of online platforms and digital technologies to drive engagement and interaction with audiences, spanning web, mobile, social media, and onsite interactive media.
</li>
<li>Experience developing digital products on the basis of user-centered research and of using data analytics to inform decisions.
</li>
</ul>Salary Range: $80,000 - $92,000

Application Deadline: For best consideration, application materials due by Monday, May 11.

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU&rsquo;s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt 
 
Hours per Week: 40

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

University Job Title: 1322S - Sr Communications Specialist Senior 


Contact Information: 
Contact Name: VCUarts HR 
Contact Email: artshr@vcu.edu</div></div>

Exelon

<div>Who We Are: We're powering a cleaner, brighter future. 
 
Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient. 
 
We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 20,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10.7 million customers at six energy companies - Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power &amp; Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco). 
 
We're committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive. Our employee experience is grounded in four tenets that guide how we support our people: purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive. 
 
In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. 
 
Are you in? Primary Purpose: 
Responsible for developing internal communications and though leadership plans and strategies as they apply on a corporate, business unit and BSC-wide level. Represents Director or Manager, Employee Communications in their absence. Supports corporate, executive and BSC communications, and overall internal communication as it applies to external audiences. Translates complex enterprise and operating company priorities into concise, complexing executive messages that inspire action and reinforce accountability. Supports and reinforces Exelon's corporate communications messages and provides communications guidance and support to all business units. Partners closely with senior executives and operating company leadership to shape and articulate clear leadership narratives aligned to Exelon's purpose, strategic priorities, and business strategy. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director, Employee Communications and VP, Corporate Communications, in support of other internal communications and executive though leadership priorities. This position reports to the Director, Employee Communications.
Primary Duties: 
<ul><li>
Ensure effective communication of corporate messages and content on a company-wide basis to employees and key stakeholders. (25%)</li><li>
Direct interface with business unit communications managers to ensure consistency of messaging. (25%)</li><li>
Develop and coordinate thought leadership plans in support of senior leadership and strategies to support business plans and objectives, as well as Exelon corporate objectives. (15%)</li><li>
Produce accurate, compelling, and editorially proficient written communications. (10%)</li><li>
Manage a variety of communication tasks to support leadership, including talking points, short presentations, and online messages. (10%)</li><li>
Consult and advise HR lead and staff on strategies for communicating HR policies, programs, and benefits. (10%)</li><li>
Manage vendor/agency relationships in the development of collateral, and the execution of projects. (5%)</li></ul>
Job Scope: 
<ul><li>
Position reports directly to the Director of Employee Communications.</li><li>
Position activities are focused on internal communications and thought leadership, while participating in and supporting initiatives and projects developed by communications managers across all business units</li><li>
Involves proactive communication planning and plan execution, significant writing, editing and development of communications materials, and a high level of coordination with other communication functions within Corporate Communications.</li><li>
Requires strong writing, editing and project management skills.</li><li>
High level of organization, strategic thinking, and presentation required</li><li>
Required travel.</li><li>
Operates independently with little or no supervision.</li></ul>
Minimum Qualifications: 
<ul><li>
Bachelors degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Advertising, or related field</li><li>
7-10 years of relevant experience; 4-7 years' experience in internal communications and publications.</li><li>
Proven, excellent communications skills; both written and interpersonal.</li><li>
Demonstrated strategic thinking and project management skills.</li><li>
In lieu of degree, 9-12 years of relevant experience.</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications:
<ul><li>Energy business/industry knowledge.</li></ul>
Benefits:
 
<ul><li>Annual salary will vary based on a candidate&rsquo;s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $104,000.00/Yr. &ndash; $143,000.00/Yr.
</li><li>Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 20%
</li><li>401(k) match and annual company contribution</li><li>
Medical, dental and vision insurance</li><li>
Life and disability insurance</li><li>
Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
</li><li>Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support</li><li>
Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement</li><li>
Referral bonus program</li><li>
And much more</li></ul> 
Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.</div>

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