Director, Global Communications

At Cision, we believe in empowering every individual to make an impact. Here, your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your unique perspective fuels our collective success. As part of our global team, you'll thrive in an environment that champions curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, all while making meaningful contributions to the brands we accelerate. 

Join us in shaping the future of communication and building authentic connections that matter. Whether you're solving complex problems or driving bold innovations, your growth is our success, and together, we’ll create the conversations of tomorrow. 

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Shape Cision's Narrative: Drive Impact Across Internal, PR, and Social Channels

Are you a strategic communicator with a passion for storytelling and audience engagement? Cision, a global leader in media intelligence, is seeking a dynamic Director of Communications to lead our integrated communications strategy across internal channels, public relations, and social media. In this high-impact role, you’ll help shape Cision’s brand story and connect with employees, media, and industry influencers across our core brands: CisionOne, PR Newswire, and Brandwatch.

Your Impact:

As Director of Communications, you’ll be responsible for ensuring cohesive, impactful messaging across internal and external channels. You’ll:

Inspire and Inform: Foster a connected and engaged workforce through strategic internal communications.

Elevate and Amplify: Enhance brand visibility and credibility through strategic PR and media relations.

Connect and Engage: Drive meaningful social media engagement and build thought leadership.

You'll collaborate seamlessly with executives, Marketing, People, and Product teams to deliver communications that elevate our brand and foster deep engagement.

Core Responsibilities

Internal Communications

• Develop and execute a comprehensive internal communications strategy aligned with company objectives, working in partnership with the VP of Communications and the People Leadership Team.
• Craft impactful executive communications, including CEO messaging, Town Hall presentations, and key announcements.
• Lead initiatives that foster a strong company culture, reinforce our values, and champion DEIB.
• Oversee the creation of engaging internal content, including newsletters, intranet updates, and impactful employee stories.
• Manage the communications calendar and contribute to strategic planning.

Public Relations & Social Media

• Develop and execute strategic PR campaigns to enhance brand visibility for Cision, CisionOne, PR Newswire, and Brandwatch.
• Collaborate with the VP of Communications and the PR agency to develop compelling press releases, media pitches, and thought leadership content.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with journalists, analysts, and influencers.
• Partner with Marketing and Product teams to leverage Cision’s data and insights for strategic media outreach.
• Support and guide social media strategy and execution across LinkedIn and X, focusing on brand elevation and engagement.
• Manage executive social media presence, positioning Cision’s leaders as industry thought leaders.
• Develop and execute real-time social media campaigns tied to PR initiatives, product launches, and industry events.
• Analyze campaign performance and provide actionable insights for optimization.

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years of progressive experience in integrated communications, including internal communications, PR, and social media, preferably in B2B SaaS, media, or technology.
• A proven track record of crafting compelling narratives and messaging that resonate with diverse audiences.
• Expertise in executive communications, including internal messaging, social media engagement, and leadership content.
• Experience leading employee communications and engagement programs in a global, matrixed organization.
• Exceptional cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills.
• Strong project management abilities, handling multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• A data-driven mindset for measuring and optimizing communications strategies

As a global leader in PR, marketing and social media management technology and intelligence, Cision helps brands and organizations to identify, connect and engage with customers and stakeholders to drive business results. PR Newswire, a network of over 1.1 billion influencers, in-depth monitoring, analytics and its Brandwatch and Falcon.io social media platforms headline a premier suite of solutions. Cision has offices in 24 countries throughout the Americas, EMEA and APAC. For more information about Cision's award-winning solutions, including its next-gen Cision Communications Cloud®, visit www.cision.com and follow @Cision on Twitter.

Cision is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and perform at their best. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion is vital to driving our culture, sparking innovation and achieving long-term success. Cision is proud to have joined more than 600 companies in signing the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ pledge and named a “Top Diversity Employer” for 2021 by DiversityJobs.com.

Cision is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected statuses.

Cision is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Cision will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact hr.support@cision.com

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