Director, Brand & Communications Strategy

National Association of Corporate Directors; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Office in Arlington, VA

Job summary

National Association of Corporate Directors is seeking a Director of Communications to shape NACD’s enterprise brand strategy and communications platform. You will lead external communications including media relations, thought leadership, and executive visibility, while overseeing internal communications, channel governance, and leadership messaging.

The role reports within Marketing and requires coordinating across brand, growth marketing, membership, certification, events, and advisory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in communications, including team management and cross-functional influence.
• Demonstrated success building and executing brand and communications strategies that drive measurable visibility, engagement, and trust.
• Deep expertise in media relations, executive communications, thought leadership, and digital-first storytelling (including social platforms).
• Experience leading internal communications strategy, including channel governance and change communications.
• Strong business acumen, including budget ownership, vendor management, and resource prioritization.
• Exceptional writing and editorial judgment; ability to translate complex strategy into clear, compelling messaging for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to lead in a matrixed environment with professionalism, calm judgment, and strong stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Define and own NACD’s brand narrative, messaging architecture, and guardrails.
• Lead integrated campaigns for signature programs with cross-channel execution.
• Set annual communications strategy tied to enterprise priorities; manage media relations and press materials.
• Advise leaders on risk, crisis communications, and executive visibility initiatives.
• Oversee internal communications strategy and governance across channels.
• Partner with HR/Ops on employee engagement and leadership messaging.
• Direct creative/PR resources and manage budgets and vendors.

Skills

Brand strategy

Media relations

Executive communications

Writing & editing

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing

10+ years in communications

Job description

National Association of Corporate Directors is seeking a Director of Communications to shape NACD’s enterprise brand strategy and communications platform. You will lead external communications including media relations, thought leadership, and executive visibility, while overseeing internal communications, channel governance, and leadership messaging.

The role reports within Marketing and requires coordinating across brand, growth marketing, membership, certification, events, and advisory