Global External Communications Leader

Wolters Kluwer; Alphen aan den Rijn; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolters Kluwer is seeking an experienced Associate Director of External Communications to strengthen the company’s visibility in the Netherlands and selected international media. You will advise the executive team, shape proactive media strategies, and lead crisis and financial communications with a focus on corporate reputation and long-term value creation.

Reporting to the Global Director of External Communications, this role involves coordinating with Investor Relations, managing executive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, or journalism.
• 10+ years of experience in communications within corporate or agency environments.
• Strong network of Dutch and international media.
• Fluency in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute external communications and media relations strategies aligned with corporate objectives for the Netherlands and globally.
• Lead quarterly earnings and financial communications and coordinate with Investor Relations for annual reporting.
• Manage crisis communications frameworks and incidents across the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent, measurable messaging aligned to corporate goals.

Skills

Media relations

External communications

Crisis communications

Financial communications

Investor relations

Dutch media

English fluent

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, or journalism

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

GenAI tools

Job description

Wolters Kluwer is seeking an experienced Associate Director of External Communications to strengthen the company’s visibility in the Netherlands and selected international media. You will advise the executive team, shape proactive media strategies, and lead crisis and financial communications with a focus on corporate reputation and long-term value creation.

Reporting to the Global Director of External Communications, this role involves coordinating with Investor Relations, managing executive