Corporate Communications Director

Simon & Schuster, Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon & Schuster, a leader in publishing, is seeking a Director of Corporate Communications. This strategic role will work closely with the CEO to craft clear messaging aligned with the company’s values and oversee multiple communication channels. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in fast-paced environments and possess strong storytelling and media relations skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior communications role.
• Strong understanding of brand, media relations, digital platforms.
• Hands-on execution skills with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the company’s internal and external communications.
• Craft compelling narratives reflecting the company’s values.
• Oversee corporate and employee communications, media relations.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Exceptional writing

Storytelling

Media relations

Digital platforms

Job description

Posted Tuesday 27 May 2025 at 11:00 pm | Expired Tuesday 3 June 2025 at 10:59 pm

Company

Simon & Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, is dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world’s most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honours and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Adams Media, Avid Reader Press, Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website atwww.simonandschuster.com .

The Job Profile

We’re looking for an experienced and strategic Director of Corporate Communications to lead and elevate our internal and external communications. Working closely with the CEO and leadership team, you’ll craft compelling narratives that bring our brand, values, and mission to life — while guiding the company through a fast-evolving landscape of media, technology, and corporate responsibility.

The Job Role

This is a strategic leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering the company’s internal and external communications. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role will act as a trusted advisor to the executive team, leading the development of clear, consistent, and compelling messaging that reflects our values, supports our business goals, and enhances our reputation. The role will oversee all aspects of corporate, trade, and employee communications, brand storytelling, media relations, digital presence, and thought leadership — ensuring alignment across all communication channels and touchpoints.

The Candidate Profile

We are looking for a candidate with proven experience in a senior communications role, ideally in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Strong strategic thinking with hands-on execution skills. Confident working with senior stakeholders, the Director of Corporate Communications will have exceptional writing and storytelling abilities and a strong understanding of brand, media relations, digital platforms, and corporate communications.

Apply

Please apply by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Simon & Schuster UK is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity and gender expression. At Simon & Schuster UK, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.

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