Director Corporate Communications

Phifer & Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Phifer & Company, a leading global financial and strategic communications advisory firm, is seeking a Director, Corporate Communications for its growing New York practice. This role will advise senior executives, craft sophisticated corporate narratives, and lead high-impact communications initiatives within a globally respected advisory organization.

The successful candidate will manage day-to-day engagements, build media relationships, shape executive positioning, and mentor junior staff while

Qualifications

• 10+ years in corporate communications, public relations or related field.
• Experience leading client engagements and teams in advisory or agency settings.
• Strong relationships with national, business, financial, trade and digital journalists.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day corporate communications engagements, advising senior executives and corporate clients.
• Develop and execute sophisticated corporate communications strategies to strengthen reputation and executive visibility.
• Lead narrative development and messaging across audiences and channels.
• Build and maintain relationships with leading national and industry media for high-impact coverage.
• Draft executive communications, thought leadership articles and speeches.
• Identify opportunities for executive visibility through media interviews, events and speaking engagements.

Skills

Media relations

Executive positioning

Corporate communications

Client advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

New York City | Global Strategic Communications Advisory Firm

About the Job

Phifer & Company has been retained by a leading global financial and strategic communications advisory firm to identify an exceptional Director, Corporate Communications, for its growing New York practice.

This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished communications professional to advise some of the world's leading corporations, partner with senior executives, develop sophisticated corporate narratives, and lead high-impact communications initiatives within a globally respected advisory organization.

We are seeking a strategic, creative, and commercially minded communications leader with exceptional media relationships, outstanding writing capabilities, and a proven ability to position corporations and senior executives with influential audiences.

The ideal candidate combines sophisticated strategic thinking with hands‑on execution, strong client leadership, and an entrepreneurial approach to identifying opportunities and delivering results.

The Opportunity

The Director will join an established global advisory organization with a growing U.S. Strategic Communications practice.

Working closely with senior leadership, this individual will lead corporate communications engagements, develop integrated communications strategies, and advise clients on executive positioning, corporate reputation, media engagement, and thought leadership.

The position offers significant exposure to senior executives, leading global corporations, influential media, and complex corporate and reputational matters.

The successful candidate will be an experienced client advisor who brings creativity, sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to translate complex business developments into compelling narratives.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing strategic communications practice while collaborating with experienced professionals across an international advisory platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day corporate communications engagements, serving as a trusted advisor to senior executives and corporate clients.
• Develop and execute sophisticated corporate communications strategies that strengthen corporate reputation, executive visibility, and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead corporate narrative development and executive messaging across multiple audiences and communications channels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with leading national, business, financial, trade, and digital media.
• Develop proactive and reactive media relations strategies that generate meaningful earned media coverage.
• Create compelling storytelling opportunities that position corporations and senior executives on important business, industry, and market developments.
• Develop and manage integrated editorial calendars across earned, owned, and executive communications channels.
• Draft and oversee high‑quality executive communications, including thought leadership articles, LinkedIn content, speeches, bylines, talking points, and corporate messaging.
• Identify and secure high‑impact executive visibility opportunities, including media interviews, speaking engagements, podcasts, industry events, and recognition programs.
• Monitor industry developments, media trends, and emerging issues to identify timely opportunities and potential reputational risks.
• Oversee multiple client engagements, managing priorities, deadlines, deliverables, and exceptional standards of client service.
• Measure communications performance, evaluate visibility initiatives, and translate results into strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with colleagues across global strategic communications and related advisory practices.
• Mentor and develop junior communications professionals while supporting a collaborative, high‑performing team environment.
• Identify opportunities to deepen client relationships, expand existing engagements, and contribute to new business development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, strategic communications, media relations, or financial communications.
• Experience within a leading communications agency, strategic advisory consultancy, corporate communications function, or related professional services environment.
• Proven experience developing and executing successful earned and owned media strategies for corporate clients.
• Strong relationships with influential national, business, financial, trade, and digital journalists.
• Demonstrated success advising senior executives on corporate positioning, executive visibility, thought leadership, and messaging.
• Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, and presentation skills.
• Strong strategic judgment and the ability to translate complex business issues into clear, compelling communications.
• Extensive experience managing corporate client relationships, leading multiple engagements, and delivering exceptional client service.
• Creative, intellectually curious, commercially aware, and confident engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced advisory environment.
• Experience mentoring junior professionals and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Flexibility to collaborate with international colleagues across time zones and travel domestically or internationally when required.

Why This Opportunity?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a globally connected advisory firm and play an important role in the continued growth of its U.S. Strategic Communications practice.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Advise leading global corporations and senior executives on high-profile communications initiatives.
• Shape corporate narratives and executive positioning strategies that influence important business audiences.
• Develop high‑impact media relations and thought leadership programs.
• Work on a diverse portfolio of corporate communications engagements across industries.
• Collaborate with experienced strategic communications and advisory professionals around the world.
• Help shape and expand a growing U.S. communications practice.
• Build long‑term client relationships while contributing to the strategic direction and success of the business.
• Join a collaborative, entrepreneurial organization with an established international presence.

Compensation & Location

Location: New York City

Additional Compensation: Performance‑based bonus

Compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications.