Director, Executive Thought Leadership & Strategy

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 123,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay early access

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) in the United States seeks a Director of Executive Thought Leadership. This individual contributor role owns strategy, governance, and execution for executive positioning across stages, media, and owned content.

The position reports to the Head of Corporate Communications and works with the Communications CoE to drive global impact, with 7–10 years of relevant experience and a strong track record in executive platforms.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of relevant experience in communications, executive positioning, or thought leadership, ideally within a large, matrixed organization.
• Proven track record building executive thought leadership platforms and content programs for senior leaders.
• Experience applying criteria-based frameworks to prioritize communications investment against business strategy.
• Experience managing and optimizing external agency partnerships with clear reporting and value standards.
• Strong understanding of how earned media, owned content, and speaking work together to build reputation.

Responsibilities

• Own the firm-wide strategy, publishing cadence, and operating framework for executive positioning across senior leadership.
• Own the function’s framework and outcomes, coordinating with communications and marketing partners under the Head of Corporate Communications.
• Manage the intake and selection of leaders into the program using a criteria-based model.
• Run regular review cycles to keep the cohort aligned with shifting business priorities.
• Direct the pursuit of organic speaking slots at premier global stages and media outlets, in partnership with external communications.
• Oversee ghostwriting and content development to keep narratives cohesive across leader assets.
• Establish coaching for on-stage and on-camera performance and internal amplification of the brand.

Skills

Executive leadership

Thought leadership

Media strategy

Internal communications

Stakeholder management

Project management

Matrix organization experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) in the United States seeks a Director of Executive Thought Leadership. This individual contributor role owns strategy, governance, and execution for executive positioning across stages, media, and owned content.

The position reports to the Head of Corporate Communications and works with the Communications CoE to drive global impact, with 7–10 years of relevant experience and a strong track record in executive platforms.