Director Corporate Communications

Sodali & Co; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunities employer

Accommodations available

Job summary

Sodali & Co is a leading capital markets stakeholder advisory firm with a global client base and three worldwide headquarters. We seek an experienced communications professional to lead corporate communications, shaping strategy, narratives, and media engagement across multiple time zones.

The role demands 10+ years in corporate communications, a strong media relations track record, and the ability to manage several client accounts while delivering flawless execution and strategic advisory.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in corporate communications, public relations, media relations, or financial communications.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree viewed favorably.
• Proven experience developing and executing earned and owned media programs.
• Experienced account manager, juggling multiple client needs with strong service mindset.
• Collaborative team player with proactive, client-focused approach.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead client accounts day-to-day, managing priorities across engagements and deadlines.
• Own message and narrative development across executives, ensuring consistency.
• Create and manage integrated editorial calendars spanning owned and earned channels.
• Draft executive content, including LinkedIn posts, bylines, speeches, and talking points.
• Monitor news and industry trends to surface timely opportunities for commentary.
• Secure high-impact visibility opportunities: media interviews, podcasts, speeches, awards.
• Track progress against visibility goals and translate results into recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and deepen engagement.

Skills

Corporate Communications

Public Relations

Media Relations

Financial Communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Sodali & Co is a recognized global capital markets stakeholder advisory firm, serving over 2,000 clients in more than 65 countries. The Firm advises a diverse and global client base including many of the world’s largest companies. Formed by the mergers of several market-leading capital markets stakeholder engagement consultancies, Sodali is the largest global shareholder services firm in the world. The Firm operates out of three global headquarters in New York, London, and Sydney and is supported by 12 regional offices in major financial capitals around the world.

Sodali provides a full suite of shareholder, sustainability, and strategic communications advisory services that, together, enable the Firm to deliver clients differentiated insights, integrated expertise, and bespoke advice to address complex interconnected issues, identify and capitalize on strategic opportunities, and drive successful business outcomes.

Sodali’s Services Include

• Shareholder Advisory services include M&A Advisory, Activism Preparation and Defense, Board Governance Services, Corporate Governance Advisory, Proxy Solicitation, Capital Markets Intelligence, Global Debt and Bondholder Services, and Stakeholder Research.
• Sustainability services include ESG Assessment, Strategy & Implementation, and Communications Advisory.
• Strategic Communications services include Corporate Communications, Financial and Transaction Communications, Investor Relations, Public Affairs and Campaigns, Crisis and Special Situations, and Research.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity for an experienced communications professional to execute corporate communications in a global, high growth company. The ideal candidate will be strategic and forward-thinking, able to execute flawlessly, excited about engaging with the media on a proactive and reactive basis, client-obsessed and detail-oriented, and an entrepreneurial self-starter.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead client accounts on a day-to-day basis, effectively managing priorities across multiple engagements and competing deadlines
• Own message and narrative development across a client's executive bench, ensuring consistency across audiences and channels
• Build and manage integrated editorial calendars spanning owned and earned channels
• Draft executive content, including LinkedIn posts, bylines, speeches, and talking points
• Monitor news, industry trends, and cultural moments to surface timely opportunities for client commentary
• Secure high-impact visibility opportunities, including media interviews, podcast placements, speaking engagements, and award submissions
• Track progress against visibility goals and translate results into recommendations
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and deepen engagement over time

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience of working in Corporate Communications, public relations, media relations, or financial communications
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree viewed favorably
• Proven experience developing and executing successful earned and owned media programs that generate coverage
• Experienced account manager, adept at maintaining client service while juggling multiple demands
• Creative, ambitious, and confident dealing with client relationships and issues at all levels
• An effective team player with a collaborative and pragmatic approach to working
• Team player, keen to take an active role in guiding and bringing on junior team members
• Ability to work outside typical business hours to accommodate meetings with global team members across multiple time zones.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Sodali & Co is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to support candidates with disabilities or access needs throughout the recruitment process.