Director, Executive Communications

Basic Function of the Position: (This is an exempt position) This is a high-stakes executive-facing role responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive thought leadership strategy for CTA’s top leaders. The Director, Executive Communications, will manage executive-level projects including our speaking and editorial program, executive social media, media and podcast interviews, organizational recognition and awards, and book authorship. This position requires exceptional writing skills along with exceptional operational discipline, project management, and organizational skills to balance complex, concurrent priorities under tight deadlines. This role demands the ability to toggle between multiple writing styles and voices across the organization to promote our President and CEO, and other senior executives as advocates and influencers for the consumer technology industry. This includes leveraging global attendance and media attention at CES®.

Critical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute executive thought leadership program and associated strategies.
• Manage internal and external resources, including junior staff and contractors, ensuring projects are delivered with precision and on time.
• Secure and support speaking opportunities aligned with CTA and CES priorities.
• Develop content for thought leadership opportunities at CES including keynotes, speeches, editorial content and CTA content promotion.
• Produce and manage executive communications including addresses, newsletters and emails to CTA staff, members and stakeholders, and social media channels.
• Manage communications projects as assigned such as CTA/CES programming, panel development, and when necessary execution of CTA book production and promotion.
• Identify and secure recognition opportunities for President and CEO, and other select CTA executives.
• Support President and CEO and other executives at public events, including media interviews and speaking opportunities.
• Drive initiatives to engage non-traditional media around CES and other priority CTA events.
• Other duties as required by business needs.

Work Experience:

• 10+ years’ progressive experience working in communications or public relations with a focus on executive-level support, plus event and project management.
• Experience requiring high operational rigor, e.g. working on Capitol Hill, trade association, event or public affairs firm or corporate sector.
• Demonstrated success staffing and managing a principal or client preferred.
• Strong writing skills mandatory – proven ability to write and edit across multiple voices and styles.
• Strong understanding of communications and strategies and tactics.
• Strong record of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously under pressure.
• Demonstrated project management expertise.
• Ability to proactively develop and maintain strong relationships in a remote work-heavy environment.

Education/Training:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in, communications, English/writing, political science or related field strongly preferred or commensurate experience

Skills/Capabilities/Technical:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites
• Proficiency in various online applications, public engagement tools, and project management tools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Additional Information:

• Travel to Las Vegas for CES required, additional travel as needed
• This position manages one direct report (Sr. Manager, Executive Communications).