10+ years in communications or public relations with executive-level support focus
Experience in high-pressure environments like Capitol Hill or trade associations
Proven ability to manage and staff high-profile clients or principals
Exceptional writing and editing skills across diverse styles
Strong project management expertise with a track record of handling multiple complex projects
Ability to build relationships in a remote work environment
Bachelor's or advanced degree in communications, English, political science, or related field preferred
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive executive thought leadership strategy
Manage internal and external resources to ensure timely project delivery
Secure and support speaking opportunities aligned with organizational priorities
Create content for thought leadership at CES, including keynotes and speeches
Produce executive communications such as newsletters and social media posts
Oversee communications projects like panel development and book promotion
Identify recognition opportunities for senior executives
Support executives at public events and media engagements
Engage non-traditional media around key events
Benefits
Travel to Las Vegas for CES required
Opportunity to manage a direct report
Engagement with top industry leaders and influencers
Dynamic work environment with high visibility projects
Potential for professional growth in executive communications
Full Job Description
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).
