Dir Corporate Communications

Williams-Sonoma; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams seeks a Director of Corporate Communications in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to lead an enterprise-wide communications strategy spanning HR, Corporate Affairs, Legal, Finance/IR, and IT/Business Transformation. You will report to the VP of Corporate Affairs and serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, shaping executive engagement and visibility for the CEO.

You will build and mentor a team of six communications professionals embedded at the CFO, General Counsel, CHRO, and CTO leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, or related field.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in corporate communications.
• At least 5 years of people management experience.
• Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to translate complex topics into clear, compelling narratives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.

Responsibilities

• Develops and drives an integrated, multi-channel communications strategy spanning HR, Corporate Affairs, Legal, Finance/IR, and IT/Business Transformation, aligning internal and external messaging with enterprise objectives.
• Serves as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leadership on priorities, confidential matters, and reputation management.
• Designs and executes executive engagement and visibility programs for the CEO, including thought leadership and speaking platforms.
• Leads and develops a team of communications professionals embedded at leadership tables across CFO, General Counsel, CHRO, and CTO.
• Ensures messaging consistency, brand integrity, and cross-functional alignment across audiences and channels.
• Provides communications counsel for crisis, issues, and rapid-response in coordination with Legal and Corporate Affairs.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Crisis communications

Stakeholder management

Writing & editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, or related field

Job description

At Williams, we're powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day.

Do something that means something at Williams. This isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours!

As the Director of Corporate Communications, you will lead Williams' integrated communications strategy across the enterprise's core functions-including Human Resources, Corporate Affairs, Legal, Finance/Investor Relations, and IT/Business Transformation-ensuring clear, consistent, and credible messaging that aligns with business strategy while protecting and advancing the company's reputation. Reporting to the Vice President of Corporate Affairs, you will serve as a strategic advisor to enterprise leadership and will partner closely with the VP to develop and execute the executive engagement strategy.

Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you'll quickly learn and grow with us.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Develop s and drive s an integrated, multi-channel communications strategy spanning HR, Corporate Affairs, Legal, Finance/IR, and IT/Business Transformation, ensuring alignment of internal and external messaging with enterprise objectives
• Serve s as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leadership on communication priorities, sensitive and confidential matters, and reputation management
• Partner s with the VP of Corporate Affairs to design and execute the executive engagement and visibility strategy for the CEO, including thought leadership, speaking platforms, and internal and external positioning
• Lead s , mentor s , and develop s a team of six communications professionals embedded at the leadership tables of the CFO, General Counsel, CHRO, and CTO, ensuring consistent standards while supporting each function's distinct needs
• Ensure s messaging consistency, clarity, and brand integrity across all functions, audiences, and channels
• Provide s communications counsel and support for crisis, issues, and rapid-response situations in coordination with Legal and Corporate Affairs
• Partner s with Finance/Investor Relations on financial and stakeholder communications, maintaining discretion on confidential and market-sensitive matters
• Establish es measurement frameworks and report on communications effectiveness to inform data-driven decisions
• Collaborate s across the Corporate Affairs leadership team to align integrated communications with strategic communications, creative and brand experience, and community impact priorities
• Manage s agency, vendor, and partner relationships in support of enterprise communications
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

Required: Bachelor's degree in Communications , Journalism, Public Relations, English, or a related field and minimum 12 years of progressive experience in corporate communications, either in-house or agency, including at least 5 years of people management experience

Other Requirements:

• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
• Demonstrated success as a strategic counselor to senior executives, with the judgment to handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, including communications professionals embedded within business functions
• Exceptional writing, editing, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, compelling narratives
• A self-starter who is creative, collaborative, and effective in fast-paced, dynamic environments
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build trusted relationships enterprise-wide

Preferred:

• Familiarity with the energy industry or other highly regulated, capital-intensive sectors (preferred, no t requir ed )
• Experience supporting investor relations or financial communications at a publicly traded company
• Experience leading executive engagement and thought leadership programs

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About Tulsa:

Our corporate headquarters is located in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, the 2nd largest city in Oklahoma and the 47th most populous in the U.S.

Tulsa is known as the Mother of "The Mother Road" - Route 66, and boasts impressive art deco architecture, the #1 city park in the U.S. (The Gathering Place) and is a great venue for live music. It's an easy place to get in and out of, with more than 20 non-stop flight destinations offered at Tulsa International Airport. Tulsa is listed on CNN Travel's best d