Director, Executive Communications

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Summary: 
GEICO is looking for a communications professional to support our Corporate Communications organization. In this high-impact role, the candidate will work to develop and execute strategic internal communications to engage, inform and inspire GEICO associates. 

The Director of Executive Communications is a highly visible role at GEICO. The position will work with our Senior Director of Internal Communications, members of the corporate communications team as well as senior leaders across GEICO to create a comprehensive executive narrative framework and engagement plan. The Director will also provide strategic communications support for internal meetings, organizational announcements, internal engagements, external events and other high-profile communications opportunities. In addition, this role will help establish individual voices for each leader to effectively engage and inform key audiences. While this role will primarily be focused on internal communications, the Director will be responsible for creating social media content to increase executive visibility and preparing executives for external events or interviews as needed. 

Collaboration, strong writing skills, attention to detail, and experience working directly with C-suite executives at large companies is vital to your success. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and execute a comprehensive executive narrative framework and engagement plan for members of GEICO’s executive leadership team.

• Develop and execute strategic executive communications strategies that reinforce the company’s priorities and progress in support of key initiatives.

• Work closely with Corporate Communications leaders/teams to provide executive communications support in alignment with major business initiatives and events such as company announcements, new initiative/policy rollouts, etc. 

• Build relationships with members of GEICO’s senior management team and their direct reports (e.g. Finance, Marketing, Operations, and leaders) to better understand their business priorities and identify opportunities to advance and reinforce initiatives through effective executive communications. 

• Write social media content and prepare executives for external events and interviews to increase their visibility and advance GEICO’s corporate narrative.

• Develop presentations, announcements, talking points, intranet content, etc. on behalf of senior leaders. 

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on agenda and content development for leadership meetings such as companywide or department-level Town Hall meetings. 

• Continuously measure, evaluate, and modify communications plans and tactics to improve impact and effectiveness

• Lead and develop a high-performing executive communications team. 

Qualifications:

GEICO seeks an energetic, seasoned and agile communications leader for this role. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of relevant corporate communications experience. They will bring to GEICO a deep understanding of best-in-class communications practices from prior experiences. 

• Strong executive communications experience at large companies with a focus on communicating to internal audiences

• Exceptional communicator, able to present ideas verbally, in writing, visually, formally and informally.

• Versatile writer with strong business acumen who can capture the unique voice of a variety of leaders.

• Ability to balance strategic communications planning with day-to-day execution 

• Experience working with the C-Suite, boards and other high-profile leaders

• Ability to work quickly and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining a high level of precision, attention to detail, and organization

• Ability to influence business partners and provide recommendations to drive decision-making and execution

• Strong PowerPoint skills and the ability to develop executive-level presentations  

• Some external communications experience is preferred, but not required

• A highly motivated, collaborative team player 

• Bachelor’s degree 

Annual Salary

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

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Great Careers: Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.

Great Culture: Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success.

Great Rewards: Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future.

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GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.