Director of Communications

Starkey Inc.

$80K — $95K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
  • Minimum of five years in communications or public relations leadership roles.
  • Strong writing, editing, and overall communication skills.
  • Experience in graphic design, website management, event promotion, and media relations.
  • Preferred experience in nonprofit sector.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute strategic communications and marketing plans.
  • Act as the primary media and public affairs spokesperson.
  • Create and manage content for various platforms including social media and websites.
  • Cultivate partnerships with advertising agencies, media buyers, and community stakeholders.
  • Promote agency events and fundraising initiatives.
  • Ensure consistent brand messaging across all communication channels.
  • Provide communications guidance to organizational leadership.
  • Represent Starkey at public and community events.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work closely with executive leadership and influence the company’s mission.
  • Engagement in diverse and impactful community initiatives.
  • Access to creative resources and tools for content development.
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on strategic growth.
  • Potential for professional development and network expansion in the nonprofit sector.
Full Job Description
Starkey is seeking a strategic and creative Director of Communications to lead all internal and external communications, branding, advertising, media relations, and reputation management efforts. Reporting directly to the CEO and serving on the leadership team, this role will help advance Starkey's mission, strengthen community awareness, and ensure consistent messaging across all platforms.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute communications, branding, and marketing strategies.
  • Serve as the organization's primary media and public affairs contact.
  • Create and oversee content for publications, websites, social media, videos, and email communications.
  • Manage relationships with advertising agencies, media buyers, and community partners.
  • Promote agency events, fundraising initiatives, and special programs.
  • Ensure brand consistency and organizational messaging across all communication channels.
  • Provide strategic communications counsel to organizational leadership.
  • Represent Starkey at community, business, and public events.

Qualifications

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.

Experience:
  • Minimum five (5) years of communications or public relations leadership experience.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills.
  • Experience with graphic design, website management, special event promotion, and media relations.
  • Nonprofit experience preferred.

Preferred Technical Skills
  • Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop)
  • WordPress
  • Meta Business Manager
  • Microsoft 365
  • MailChimp, Constant Contact, or similar platforms
  • Google Analytics
  • Vimeo and YouTube

This is not a complete job description. A complete job description is available upon request.

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