Director of Communications

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The Communications Director of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Operating LLC (Aethon) will lead communications efforts to advance its corporate narrative and reputation with key stakeholder groups including influencers, policymakers, investors, consumers, media and others. The ideal candidate will serve as a strategist with a high capacity for executing integrated, enterprise-wide communications programs for external media, analyst and investor relations, internal communications, executive positioning, financial communications, business/product branding, corporate social and environmental responsibility, digital and social media.
This functional head is a demonstrated leader, with exceptional communications skills in messaging and composition, media and stakeholder relations, executive visibility/support (i.e. events and speaking engagements), and digital/social media. S/he will engage with many of Aethons senior executives, while building and executing long-term strategies that shape and grow brand reputation and influence across communications channels.
The Communications Director reports to the Chief Administrative Officer and manages the Communications Coordinator. The role is based in the Dallas/Fort Worth metro area.
Responsibilities:
Develop and execute communications strategies and campaigns that serve key business priorities with measurable goals
Lead strategic storytelling initiatives and reporting, ensuring consistency across messaging and data distribution
Prepare a comprehensive range of communications materials/tactics that drive/facilitate **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.s narrative across earned, owned, paid and shared channels
Build and maintain relationships and engagement across the organization
Measure influence of communications campaigns to evaluate success and enhance tactics
Serve as corporate spokesperson/representative with external stakeholders (i.e. public affairs and community relations)
Lead management of communications and marketing resources (i.e. agencies, vendors, freelancers, etc.)
Support Aethons social impact program: Aethon in Action
Coach and support colleagues as an advisor and resource to improve communications efficacy/business communications skills building a center of excellence for the broader Aethon Team
Requirements
Education & Work Experience:
Bachelors Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Journalism, English, or a related field
7 years of experience in communications-centric roles, ideally with both agency and in-house experience
An established track record of successful project/campaign management with measurable impact(s) on key business objectives/metrics
Comfortable operating in a rapidly evolving environment, balancing proactive and reactive influences on communications programs
Subject matter expertise in energy and financial services
Budgeting and procurement experience
Technical Skills & Knowledge:
Exceptional written, verbal and organizational communications skills
Knowledge of communication channels, to include but not be limited to: newswire distribution, media monitoring, content management systems, newsletters, email, social media, etc.
Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite of applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
Personal & Soft Skills:
Comfort and composure working under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
The highest standard of personal integrity supported by open and honest communication
Professional personal presentation and comfort interacting with senior executives or public officials
Skilled at fostering trust, leveraging open and honest relationships
Strong attention to detail
Ability to travel as required
Physical & Other Requirements:
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Successful candidate will be able to meet company standard background check specific to individual role prior to employment and will be subject to Company Drug & Alcohol Program
Position is an indoor office position which will require remaining in a stationary position, often sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time
Some activity, including lifting and carrying packages weighing up to 20 pounds, will be necessary from time to time
Benefits
We Offer:
Premiums for health, dental, and vision insurance for employee and children are 100% paid for by Aethon and premiums for spouse are 75% covered
401k match 100% up to 7% of annual base salary
Health Advocate to assist navigating your medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company provided Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible telecommuting schedule (currently WFH on Monday and Friday)
Paid vacation time based on the total years of career experience, ranging from 3-6 weeks annually
9 paid holidays annually
40 hours paid sick time annually
Casual dress code
Unlimited access to workout facilities within the building
Wellness program with earned incentives for completed activities
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Employees must be willing and able to perform other duties as assigned. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to acknowledge every applicant.
Aethon does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request, Aethon reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
Aethon is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the principles of being an equal opportunity employer and to providing our employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
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