Harrison and Star

Senior Director, Communications

Harrison and Star • $130K — $145K *
Media
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in corporate communications, PR, or employee communications, preferably in media industry
  • Exceptional writing and storytelling skills
  • Experience advising C-suite executives
  • Proven ability to navigate complex organizations
  • Strong strategic and execution capabilities
  • Proactive mindset with foresight to identify opportunities and issues

Responsibilities

  • Lead external communications strategy to enhance the company’s profile
  • Develop and maintain a strong internal communications cadence
  • Advise senior leadership on messaging and media preparation
  • Identify and facilitate thought leadership opportunities
  • Provide strategic communication support during organizational changes
  • Connect global network strengths to local Canadian market opportunities

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off with 37 days including vacation and wellness days
  • Flexible hybrid work model
  • Formal training opportunities focusing on personal development
  • Access to a global network of agencies for growth
  • Community-based employee groups for cultural participation
Full Job Description
Agency:
Omnicom Media

Job Function:
Communications and PR

Job Subfunction:
Communications

Job Description:

Senior Director, Communications | Omnicom Media Canada

Omnicom Media Canada is looking for a Senior Director, Communications to lead our internal and external communications strategy across our organization and portfolio of agency brands.

This is a senior, highly visible role for a communications leader who knows how to build belief internally and reputation externally.

Working closely with our Canadian executive leadership, agency leaders, People & Culture, Marketing and global communications teams, you'll help shape how Omnicom Media Canada shows up - with our people, our industry, the media, our clients and the broader business community. You will report into the Senior Vice-President of Growth and Marketing.

What you'll lead:
• External Communications & Reputation - Strengthen the profile of Omnicom Media Canada, our agencies, leaders and people through proactive media relations, storytelling and reputation management.
• Internal Communications - Build a strong communications cadence that keeps our people informed, connected and engaged with the direction of our business.
• Executive Communications - Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, developing executive messaging, thought leadership, speeches, talking points and media preparation.
• Thought Leadership - Identify the conversations we should be leading and create opportunities to showcase our expertise across media, marketing and Canadian business.
• Issues & Change Communications - Provide strategic counsel and clear, thoughtful communications during periods of organizational change or heightened scrutiny.
• Agency & Global Connectivity - Connect the strength of our global network with the distinct needs, perspectives and opportunities of the Canadian market.

What we're looking for:

A senior communications leader with 10+ years of experience across corporate communications, PR and/or employee communications, preferably in the Media industry. You're an exceptional writer and storyteller, comfortable advising C-suite executives, experienced navigating complex organizations and able to move seamlessly between strategy and execution.

Most importantly, you're proactive. You see the story, opportunity or issue coming - and know how to turn it into action.

If you're passionate about shaping reputation, strengthening culture and helping some of the industry's best people and brands tell their stories, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an active vacancy. We are currently hiring for this role and reviewing applications on an ongoing basis.

Expected Salary: $130,000 - $140,000

Omnicom Media is providing the compensation range that the company is willing to pay for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. In addition, Omnicom Media provides rewarding offerings such as:
• Generous paid time off with a minimum of 37 paid days off including vacation and monthly wellness days. We also have four-day long weekends, half-day summer Fridays, and meeting-free Friday afternoons year-round.
• A flexible hybrid work model that works for you.
• A focus on personal development with formal training opportunities, including mental health training and inclusion education for everyone.
• A chance to be part of and grow within a global network of agencies.
• The opportunity to contribute to our company culture by joining one of our many community-based employee groups, such as Black Employee Network, Girls on Fire, Hispanic or Latinx Alliance, Neuro Network, Pan-Asian Network, and Rainbow Lounge.

Salary Range: $135,000 - $145,000

Omnicom's policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom's corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.

About Harrison and Star

Harrison and Star is a healthcare advertising agency that provides marketing and advertising services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. The company offers a range of services including brand strategy, creative development, digital marketing, and market research. Harrison and Star was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Learn more about Harrison and Star
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
1986
NASDAQ

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