Job Description:

Director of Corporate Communications

Cary, NC, USA
Req #14469

Friday, December 3, 2021

As the Director, Corporate Communications, you will be responsible for leading and driving the comprehensive communications strategy for Cornerstone Building Brands and leading the Center of Excellence for PR, Media Relations, Internal and External Communications, Marketing Services, ESG, Corporate Social Responsibility Programs and Community Relations. This role will be a strategic lead focused on building brand awareness, driving cultural change and brand stewardship, crisis communications, media relations and engaging employees across the organization. The Director of Corporate Communications will develop critical messaging and will work directly with the C-suite and other leaders to advance communications enterprise-wide. This is a fast-paced, dynamic and highly visible role and will be critical in advancing cultural change for the organization.

The Director, Corporate Communications will report to the Chief Marketing Officer. This is an outstanding opportunity for a leader who loves to influence stakeholders to achieve ambitious objectives through creative and compelling stories and who thrives in high exposure situations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set strategy and lead execution for corporate communications - both internal employee engagement and external PR, media relations, community relations and corporate brand advocacy in our North American hiring locations.


• Manage agencies, internal communications team and outside partners to deliver upon the communication plans.


• Develop and manage a comprehensive communication plan for all corporate communications. This will include working with Investor Relations, HR, Social Marketing and Business teams to develop the most effective and compelling communication for internal and external audiences.


• This role will be responsible for identifying the most appropriate content distribution methods, communication tactics and prioritization. It will include messaging hierarchy and communication strategy.


• Develop relationships with trade and consumer media and lead media relations and news bureau PR initiatives. Manage PR agency relationship and drive brand impressions across all mediums.


• Drive process and best practices across the organization to improve communication effectiveness at all levels. Introduce new ways to engage employees and stakeholders while delivering a positive brand impression


• Ensure that all communications are consistent with brand guidelines and reinforce our brand positioning


• Lead the internal creative and marketing services team


• Develop and lead brand sponsorships, large trade shows, town halls, team meetings and corporate social responsibility programs


• Lead communication of corporate ESG efforts and work with cross functional teams to maintain ESG website


• Manage Cornerstone Building Brands corporate website and collaborate with digital marketing team and Investor Relations team to optimize search, user experience.


• Work with manufacturing facilities across North America to build community relations programs, media relations and build brand awareness in the hiring markets.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, PR, Communications, Marketing or related field is required, advanced degree a plus.


• 7+ years in a leadership role developing corporate communication plans and messaging strategy.


• 3+ years of experience having direct accountability for managing a team of communications or marketing professionals.


• Experience writing C-level communications and employee engagement content at all levels.


• A proven track record in copywriting, PR and crisis communication with the ability to seek out resources and support needed to achieve goals.


• Must have experience managing agency and vendor relationships.

Competencies and Skills:

• Collaborative, ability to influence others, comfortable working across all levels of the organization


• Sense of urgency in meeting timelines and proficient in managing multiple tasks


• Passionate about working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment


• Must also be able to effectively navigate in a highly matrixed organization, be highly collaborative and operate within a diverse business environment and engage and rally the organization around communication/marketing innovation.


• Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to form strong relationships with key internal and external partners are required.


• Must have the ability to manage multiple projects, timelines and contributing stakeholders


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, analytical, presentation, planning, time management, project management skills required.


• Proven track record in leading and developing a team

Cornerstone Building Brands is the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America. Our comprehensive portfolio spans the breadth of the residential and commercial markets, while our expansive footprint enables us to serve customers and communities across North America. Our relentless focus on excellence combined with our ongoing commitment to innovation and R&D has driven us to become the #1 manufacturer of windows, vinyl siding, insulated metal panels, metal roofing and wall systems, and metal accessories. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, protected veteran status, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or national origin.

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Notice of Recruitment Fraud

We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.

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