Americas Integrated Communications Strategist

Accenture PLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanade is seeking an experienced communications professional to serve as the Americas Integrated Communications Lead. You will partner with the Americas President and regional leadership to craft and execute an integrated communications plan across internal and external audiences, aligning with growth initiatives and market moments.

You will translate global strategies into locally relevant messaging, lead media relations and thought leadership efforts, and guide communications across social

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience developing and executing integrated communications strategies.
• Experience in in‑house corporate communications or communications agency environment.
• Experience transforming global campaigns for regional or local markets.
• Experience developing executive communications materials and leadership messaging.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integrated communications strategy and plan for the Americas aligning with regional priorities and launches.
• Counsel the Americas President and regional leadership on internal and external communications.
• Develop executive materials including talking points, scripts, and keynote messaging.
• Own leadership communications across social channels, including LinkedIn.
• Translate global strategies into locally relevant messaging for audiences in the Americas.
• Oversee regional media relations with partners and agencies.
• Lead thought leadership and speaking opportunity development for Avanade leaders.
• Support keynote and event communications for the Americas President.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, HR, Microsoft and agency teams on client stories and opportunities.
• Direct and mentor communications specialists and external agencies.

Skills

Integrated communications

Media relations

Executive communications

Thought leadership

Social media

Employee engagement

Stakeholder management

Storytelling

Job description

Avanade is seeking an experienced communications professional to serve as the Americas Integrated Communications Lead. You will partner with the Americas President and regional leadership to craft and execute an integrated communications plan across internal and external audiences, aligning with growth initiatives and market moments.

You will translate global strategies into locally relevant messaging, lead media relations and thought leadership efforts, and guide communications across social