Strategic Communications Director Job at Blue State (NY, DC, Oakland)

Senior Director, R&D Strategic Communications

In this vital role we’re seeking a bold, strategic, and forward-thinking Senior ...

Location

United States , Thousand Oaks

Salary:

211432.00 - 259873.00 USD / Year

Amgen

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Doctorate degree and 5 years of communications or public affairs experience
Master’s degree and 8 years of experience
Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience
PhD or equivalent scientific or medical training strongly preferred
Demonstrated leadership in strategic communications, within a life-sciences, medical, or innovation-led organization
Proven success in building and scaling communications functions or teams
Experience crafting narratives that drive external reputation while building internal connection and pride
Strong understanding of AI and emerging communications technologies
Executive presence, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to influence cross-functional and senior stakeholders
Experience working closely with or within R&D, Clinical Development, or Scientific Affairs environments

Job Responsibility

Build and lead a high-paced, high-performing Strategic Communications team
Architect a compelling, unifying R&D narrative
Oversee content strategy and editorial planning across platforms
Drive alignment and editorial consistency across functions, channels, and geographies
Champion innovation in how we communicate
Lead with a deep understanding of science and data
Develop and execute a holistic R&D communications strategy
Translate complex scientific ideas into clear, compelling narratives
Partner directly with scientific executives, site heads, and functional leaders
Serve as a reputation strategist

What we offer

A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

Fulltime

Vice President - Strategic Communications Business Partners

The Vice President, Strategic Communications Business Partners position oversees...

Location

United States , Bethesda

Salary:

177075.00 - 260100.00 USD / Year

Marriott Bonvoy

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, preferably with a concentration in Communications, Journalism, English, or Marketing
An exceptional portfolio reflecting 12+ years of corporate communications experience with an emphasis on internal communications
Demonstrated depth of experience in working with executive and senior leadership communications and success working with members of the leadership team in fast-paced situations
Executive communications skills, both verbal and written
Ability to develop and implement highly effective strategic and measurable communications plans
Creative problem-solving skills and excellent time management
Outstanding interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships and interact with associates at all levels within the organization and with the general public
Ability to routinely work from the HQ office in Bethesda
Master's degree in communications, Journalism, English, Marketing or related field (Preferred)
Knowledge about the hospitality business (Preferred)

Job Responsibility

Lead a team of dedicated Strategic Business Communications Partners to support the CEO, Chairman, and corporate discipline EVPs
Oversee all executive, organizational, and internal communications activities across the corporate disciplines and lead the Senior Directors assigned to these areas
Partner across the SLT to ensure these executives have a clear and connected messaging strategy aligned to the Growing Forward strategy and their respective areas of oversight
Partner with Managing VP, Global Internal Communications
Senior VP, Global Corporate Communications
and EVP, Global Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer on CEO, Chairman, and SLT leader executive profiles to ensure consistent messaging strategies across internal/external audiences
Assign work and oversee all strategic communications for projects/initiatives prioritized and assigned under the Growing Forward strategy
Ensure best-in-class communications practices are developed, socialized, and administered across the team – acting as a visible leader within Global Internal Communications and trusted partner across Marriott’s broader senior leadership
Partner with Sr. Director, Business Operations Communications to identify opportunities for hotel, owner, and associate messaging – anchored in Growing Forward strategy, corporate disciplines, and SLT communications strategies
Partner with Director, Creative & Content to oversee development of compelling and engaging creative and visuals to elevate communications for the SLT, Corporate disciplines, and Growing Forward strategy

What we offer

Bonus program
Comprehensive health care benefits
401(k) plan with up to 5% company match
Employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount
Accrued paid time off (including sick leave where applicable)
Life insurance
Group disability insurance
Travel discounts
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave

Fulltime

Strategic Director

The Bioscript Group is actively expanding our strategic and creative services ac...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Bioscript Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Well-established expert in the field of commercial and strategic medical communications
At least 5 years of demonstrable experience in a leadership role
Strategic thinker, capable of leading internal and client teams through strategic frameworks
Strong expertise in commercial projects
Pivotal in the international launch of multiple prescription medicines
Hard working, self-motivated, ambitious, and capable of managing your own time

Job Responsibility

Collaborating with our client facing leadership to identify growth opportunities in strategic services
Partnering with and leading client facing strategic planning discussions, including the facilitation of workshops
Unifying the strategic approaches of the Medical Communications division (traditional med comms focus) and Enzyme Communications (creative and commercial focus)
Partnering with the internal leadership teams to ensure strategic alignment across pre-, launch and post-launch communicaitons
Enhancing our ‘off the shelf’ offerings
Contributing to business development activities to ensure our proposals and pitches have a common strategic theme, that supports creative pre launch, and product launch campaigns/activities
Supporting our internal teams to build strategic fluency and capabilities
Staying abreast of the latest thinking in pharmaceutical strategic consultancy
Collaborating closely with our creative teams to support the development of brand and campaign work within the context of strategic clarity

What we offer

25 days holiday + bank holidays + winter shutdown + holiday purchase scheme
Enhanced sick and compassionate leave
Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave
Birthday charity donation to a charity of your choice
Bonus Day off to be spent giving back to the community
Life Insurance and Critical Illness cover
Private Medical (Vitality for UK based colleagues)
Health cash plan or wellbeing allowance
International Employee Assistance Program

Interim Assistant Director – Communications & Public Relations

Interim Assistant Director – Communications & Public Relations role for a London...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Allen Lane

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experienced candidates
Available to start as soon as possible
Provide strategic leadership for council engagement
Shape the council’s public narrative
Lead high-impact campaigns
Protect and enhance the council’s brand
Support elected members and senior leaders
Lead a modern, data-informed communications service
Lead, inspire and develop a high performing multi-disciplinary communications team
Lead development of the council’s corporate communication narrative and strategy

Job Responsibility

Provide strategic leadership for how the council engages, informs, and builds trust with residents, partners, and stakeholders
Shape the council’s public narrative, strengthen its reputation, and ensure communications are proactive, integrated, and aligned with political priorities and organisational values
Lead high-impact campaigns, protect and enhance the council’s brand, and support elected members and senior leaders to communicate clearly, consistently and confidently
Work closely with Cabinet, the Chief Executive, and the Strategic Leadership team to position the council as an ambitious, collaborative and resident focused organisation
Lead a modern, data-informed communications service that reaches people where they are, reflects local identities and ensures that residents have the information they need to live well locally

Fulltime

Corporate Communications Director

Our client, a real estate company in Miami, FL, is in need of a Corporate Commun...

Location

United States , Miami

Salary:

68.00 - 98.00 USD / Hour

ClearBridge Technology Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10-15 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or a related field, either in-house or on the agency side
5+ years’ in an executive leadership role
Extensive experience in executive communications, brand messaging, crisis management, and corporate reputation strategy
Proven ability to partner with C-suite executives and provide strategic counsel on high-profile communications initiatives
Strong storytelling, writing, and content development skills, with the ability to distill complex topics into compelling narratives
Ability to be flexible, pivot quickly and work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related discipline (Master’s preferred)
Availability to be in-office at least 3-4 days/week

Job Responsibility

Crafting high-impact messaging, speeches, and thought leadership content
Developing and refining corporate storytelling
Work on corporate media relations and public relations efforts to ensure consistent and strategic brand messaging
Serve as a thought partner to the SVP of Communications on executive and corporate communications, strategy and execution
Support all corporate communications functions, including executive messaging, internal communications, external brand positioning, crisis management, public relations, and digital engagement

What we offer

Excellent benefits and compensation packages

Fulltime

Manager or Director, Strategic Partnerships

Prism is seeking an experienced Manager or Director (level based on experience) ...

Location

United States , NYC or San Diego (La Jolla/UTC)

Salary:

140000.00 - 190000.00 USD / Year

Prism Data

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years in partnerships, channel/reseller, or strategic BD at a high-growth B2B technology company (Manager level)
10+ years with demonstrated ownership of partner-sourced revenue targets and team/program leadership (Director level)
Track record working with one or more of: lenders, credit bureaus, open banking aggregators, payment processors, decision engines, loan origination/servicing platforms, or adjacent fintech infrastructure
Proven success creating strategic partnerships, building relationships, negotiating complex agreements, and hitting or exceeding revenue goals
Superior skills in researching the market and identifying the highest value opportunities
Comfort explaining credit model performance, APIs, data flows, and integration patterns
ability to translate customer/partner needs into product requirements
Strong planning, stakeholder management, and CRM discipline
adept at building scalable enablement and reporting
Excellent written and verbal communicator who can influence across internal and external executive audiences

Job Responsibility

Own and grow partnerships revenue
Manage a portfolio of strategic partners
set joint business plans, pipeline targets, and QBRs to drive opportunity creation and closed-won revenue
Proactively research and identify new strategic partners
develop opportunities, negotiate and close reseller, referral, and other distribution agreements
Activate channels
Enable partner sales and success teams with training, messaging, collateral, and demos
co-sell on priority opportunities and build scalable playbooks
Make and track referrals
Collaborate with Marketing and partner teams on case studies, webinars, events, and marketplace listings that convert

What we offer

medical
dental
vision
401(k)
equity-based compensation
potential commission-based or variable compensation

Fulltime

Senior Director, Strategic Alliances

This player-coach role entails hands-on management of our Salesforce partnership...

Location

United States

Salary:

206500.00 - 297500.00 USD / Year

Highspot

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 10 years in business development and/or strategic alliances, with a proven track record in similar roles
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a dynamic environment
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to develop and execute complex partnership strategies
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at all organizational levels
In-depth understanding of the Salesforce ecosystem and familiarity with other enterprise platforms such as ServiceNow, Adobe, Workday, and SAP

Job Responsibility

Strategic Alliance Management: Own and manage the Salesforce partnership, including overseeing the customer relationship and global go-to-market (GTM) alliance strategies
Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a small team responsible for field operations related to Salesforce and other strategic alliances
Partnership Development: Identify, recruit, and build out 1-2 additional strategic alliances with companies like ServiceNow, Adobe, Workday, and SAP, transforming them into global partnerships
Program Execution: Develop and execute comprehensive strategic plans with select partners to drive business objectives, including co-selling, co-marketing, and product integration initiatives
Collaboration and Enablement: Work closely with marketing and enablement teams to educate and equip the Highspot field team on joint GTM strategies

What we offer

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
401(k) Matching with immediate vesting on employer match
Flexible PTO
8 paid holidays and 5 paid days for Annual Holiday Week
Quarterly Recharge Fridays (paid days off for mental health recharge)
18 weeks paid parental leave
Access to Coaches and Therapists through Modern Health
2 volunteer days per year
Commuting benefits

Fulltime

Director of Communications

The Director of Communications will be a key leader in the development of the co...

Location

United States of America , Charlotte

Salary:

Not provided

Circle K

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field, or equivalent professional experience
At least 8-10 years of experience in media relations and corporate communications (in-house or agency)
Strategic thinker with proven experience developing and implementing successful communications programs
Demonstrated success working with local and top-tier national media
Exceptional verbal and written communications skills with extensive experience writing, editing and developing content
Proficiency in crisis communications and issues management
Experience representing an organization as an official spokesperson
Experience working with executive leadership and handling confidential information
Proven ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Job Responsibility

Oversee U.S. media relations and public relations for Circle K
Develop and execute earned media strategies
Manage day-to-day inbound inquiries from U.S. consumer, business, trade and local media
Provide strategic counsel and support to U.S. Operations business units on local earned media opportunities, community initiatives, and issues and incident response
Collaborate with Marketing on U.S. Consumer PR campaigns
Plan and implement internal and external communications supporting other Global Functions
Write/develop and edit press releases, fact sheets, backgrounders, FAQs, media holding statements, presentations, video scripts, blog pieces, website and social media copy
Maintain understanding of external environment, current events and emerging topics and issues
Work with cross-functional teams to develop, maintain and update crisis communications plans and materials
Manage relationships with U.S. public relations agencies

Fulltime

Strategic Communications Director

Blue State

Location:
United States , NY, DC, Oakland

Category:
Public Relations

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Posted:
February 13, 2026

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