Americas Head of Communications & Engagement

Roquette; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Roquette seeks a Head of Communications, Americas to lead regional communications strategy and hands-on delivery across the United States and Canada. You will produce stories, manage events, and partner with site teams to align with global priorities.

The role requires 10+ years in corporate communications, excellent writing, and the ability to influence without direct authority. Based in Wilmington, DE with travel and a full-time office‑based schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, business, marketing or related field.
• 10+ years of corporate communications experience.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with a track record of producing engaging content.
• Experience organizing town halls or similar employee events and supporting leadership communications.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with leaders and site teams across cultures.
• Sound judgment handling sensitive topics and reputation risks with strong project management.
• Experience coordinating agencies, managing budgets and measuring communications effectiveness.
• Experience in multinational, matrix organizations and site-based communications.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver Group communications across the Americas, turning priorities into regional actions.
• Adapt global campaigns for local audiences with consistent brand messaging.
• Create engaging content: employee stories, updates, leadership messages, digital content.
• Drive employee engagement with internal communications and events.
• Manage regional internal communications channels with Group Communications and site teams.
• Advise regional leaders and HR; develop leadership messaging for local priorities.
• Build external relationships; coordinate with regional media and influencers.
• Lead regional crisis communications with Group Communications and monitor risks.

Skills

Writing & editing

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural collaboration

Project management

Crisis communications

Budget management

Agency coordination

Education

Degree in communications

Job description

Roquette seeks a Head of Communications, Americas to lead regional communications strategy and hands-on delivery across the United States and Canada. You will produce stories, manage events, and partner with site teams to align with global priorities.

The role requires 10+ years in corporate communications, excellent writing, and the ability to influence without direct authority. Based in Wilmington, DE with travel and a full-time office‑based schedule.