Director of Executive Communications

Summary

Join Dynatrace as the Director of Executive Communications and lead the development and execution of strategic communication plans. You will collaborate with the executive team, crafting compelling messaging and maintaining a consistent brand voice. This role requires experience in corporate communications, particularly executive communications, and strong storytelling skills. You will manage media interviews, speaking engagements, and train executives on effective communication. Success in this position demands building strong stakeholder relationships and aligning messaging across all communication channels. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in thought leadership campaigns and crisis communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in corporate communications, preferably with a focus on executive communications

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic communications plans to effectively convey the company's message and vision to key stakeholders
• Collaborate with the executive team to understand their communication needs and provide guidance and support in crafting their messaging
• Write and edit compelling and impactful communications materials, including speeches, presentations, talking points, and other executive communications
• Maintain a consistent and cohesive brand voice across all executive communications
• Stay updated on industry trends and news to identify opportunities for thought leadership and proactive communication
• Act as a liaison between the executive team and other teams (PR, content, brand, events) to ensure alignment and consistency in messaging
• Manage and coordinate media interviews and speaking engagements for the executive team
• Monitor and analyze the impact of executive communications and provide recommendations for improvement
• Train and coach executives on effective communication techniques and best practices
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including media, analysts, customers, and employees
• Collaborate with the marketing team to align messaging and ensure consistency across all communication channels
• Stay updated on company news and developments to ensure accurate and timely

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, or related field
• Demonstrated experience in crisis communication and corporate reputation management
• Proficiency in managing and coordinating executive media engagements and speaking events
• Proven track record in building and executing thought leadership campaigns
• Familiarity with digital communication tools and analytics to measure communication impact

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Life
• STD
• LTD
• 401k
• PTO