Director, Global Public Relations

Company: L3Harris
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: June 21, 2022

Job Description:

Description: Job Title: Director, Global Public RelationsJob ID: CHQ2022205-82747Job Location: Melbourne, FLJob Description:Reporting to the VP of Communications, the Director of Global Public Relations will drive positive engagements with media and target stakeholders to support the company's strategic growth objectives. Position leads and collaborates across all levels and areas of the company to deliver best-in-class public relations activities within an integrated communications approach aligned with other external and internal communications efforts. The role is both strategic and hands-on; managing direct reports and a retained PR agency.Job Responsibilities: Develop and implement CHQ PR strategy to drive interest and engagement with media and other target stakeholders Proactively position leadership for thought-leadership opportunities with key media Lead enterprise public relations synchronization meetings/efforts to manage corporate oversight and influence across segments Partner with peer communications leaders to lead integrated, cross-segment/function communications campaigns/initiatives Write/edit compelling and accurate messaging; emphasis on press releases, thought leadership and other media content (ex: Op Ed) Collaborate across comms/business functions to lead significant company events/activities - ensuring efforts follow specified processes and procedures Prepare leadership for media interviews and presentations Provide leadership, issues/crisis and other communications support as needed Monitor industry trends; recommend best-practice media strategies and tactics Establish solid relations and trust across all levels of the company Partner with corporate functions to author/publish annual financial reports Direct small team of PR professionals and agency Hybrid Location: You will need to live within commuting distance to our Melbourne, FL office. Work from home schedule will be dictated by the manager and business needs.Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, PR or related field and minimum of 15 years of prior Corporate/Government communications, PR agency or journalism experience or Graduate Degree with 13 years of prior related experiencePreferred Qualifications: Technology and/or A&D industry experience preferred Strategic, proactive, results-oriented mindset; provide regular, hands-on support Strong management presence and interpersonal skills Excellent writing, editing, verbal and presentation creation skills Translate business/market/mgt. concepts into understandable messages and stories Sharp media relations/crisis communications instincts Ability to generate positive Tier 1 business/trade media coverage Able to operate/meet deadlines in a fast-paced, demanding environment Strong attention to detail and excellent AP style knowledge Lead cross-functional teams in a supportive and collaborative team environment Trusted to manage confidential information Comfortable working across all staff levels and business functions#LI-Hybrid#LI-Hybrid

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