Director, Brand & Communications

Summary

The job is for a Director of Brand & Communications on contract at The Ad Council, a non-profit organization that creates social impact campaigns. The role involves thought leadership, event programming, team management, and content creation. The position is remote but prioritizes applicants living near NYC.

Requirements

• 7+ years in journalism, corporate communications, or a similar field, with a proven track record of creating impactful, written communications
• Demonstrated experience in managing thought leadership initiatives, including speaker placements, content creation for high-profile events, and executive messaging
• Exceptional writing, editing, and presentation skills, capable of crafting messages that engage and inspire a variety of audiences
• Strong organizational and project management abilities, comfortable working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative mindset, adept at working across teams and departments to achieve common goals
• Passion for social change and an understanding of the role of strategic communications in driving public awareness and action

Responsibilities

• Identify and research opportunities for Ad Council leadership to participate in key industry speaking engagements
• Develop and refine talking points, presentations, and materials for brand panels and conferences
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to align thought leadership activities with broader strategic goals
• Contribute to the strategy and execution of content across multiple platforms, including case studies, blog posts, and social media
• Lead ad hoc thought leadership projects through Ad Council Research Institute
• Stay abreast of industry trends, innovations and events, helping to brief Ad Council senior executives on thought leadership pieces and identifying opportunities for the Ad Council voice to surface in relevant news of the day
• Work closely with our events team on all Ad Council-owned events including our annual Public Service Award Dinner
• Support and collaborate on partner-owned events promoting the Ad Council brand
• Provide in-person support for priority speaking engagements, as needed
• Support the senior director in leading a dedicated team, fostering an environment of creativity, growth, and innovation
• Write and edit for our blog, and serve as a resource for other brand content needs

Benefits

• Compensation for this position is $8,000 – $9,000 monthly, paid semi-monthly
• Depending on experience, the contract employee will be eligible to participate in limited benefits and paid time off