Director of Communications

American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy; Waukesha (WI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Opportunities

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Flexible Schedule

Parental Leave

Volunteer Time Off

Hybrid Work Environment

Job summary

The American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy is hiring a Director of Communications to develop and execute omni-channel strategies that raise brand awareness, engage members, and drive event participation. You will lead external communications, media relations, and a team of specialists and vendors in a hybrid in Waukesha role.

Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer, you will oversee brand standards, content calendars, and channel optimization across websites, social media, email,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 7+ years of related experience in marketing, communications, or public relations, with a proven track record of omni-channel campaigns.
• Expertise in digital and traditional marketing communications and operational platform management.
• Strong project management, vendor relations and budget management skills.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team of creative communications professionals.
• Experience with non-profits, associations, or academic institutions strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal partners to develop cohesive communications strategies and campaigns for brand visibility and member engagement.
• Define, evolve and manage ASGCT’s brand/identity standards for clear messaging and visual consistency.
• Develop and execute media relations campaigns; serve as primary point of contact for media inquiries.
• Create and lead ASGCT’s content calendar and editorial plan for messaging consistency.
• Lead a creative communications team to meet marketing and communications objectives.
• Oversee operations across channels (web, social, email, podcasts, video, newsletters).
• Measure campaign performance and optimize for ROI; report annually on budgets and utilization.

Skills

Omni-channel marketing

Brand management

Media relations

Budget management

Project management

Team leadership

Written communication

Non-profit experience

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing/communications

Master’s preferred

Job description

Full-time | Exempt | Monday-Friday, First Shift

About the Role

Reports to:ChiefCommunicationsOfficer
Directreports:CommunicationsManager
Location: Hybrid in Waukesha, WI (Tuesdays and Wednesdays on-site)

The Director of Communications is responsible for developing and executing integrated, omni-channel communications strategies and plans to build brand awareness, engage target audiences, and drive program and event participation. This role oversees external communications, channels and media relationseffortsandmanagesateamofspecialistsandexternalvendors.TheDirectorofCommunications leads ASGCT brand standards, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and marketing staff to achieve campaign and organizational goals that enhance the overall brand.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal partners and lead the development and execution of cohesive communicationsstrategiesandcampaignstoenhancebrandvisibilityandmemberengagement.
• Define,evolveandmanageASGCT’sbrand/identitystandardstoensureclearandconsistent articulation of key messages, visual brand adherence and desired brand positioning.
• Responsible for the development and execution of media relations campaigns; serve as the primarypointofcontactfor mediainquiriesandinterviewrequests;createandmaintainalibrary of key messages, talking points, and other PR resources.
• CreateandleadASGCT’scontentcalendarandeditorialplanstoensuremessagingconsistency and optimal audience engagement.
• Leadandmanageacreativecommunicationsteam,ensuringachievementofmarketing communications objectives and tactical support to internal stakeholders.
• Accountableformarketingandcommunicationschanneloperationsandplatforms,including websites, social media, email, podcasts, video, collateral, exhibits, and newsletters.
• Measureandregularlyreportcommunicationcampaignandchannelperformance,implementing data-driven optimizations to maximize ROI.
• Developandmanageannualandprogrammaticcommunicationsandchannelbudgets.Trackand report performance, including utilization and ROI to maximize impact and ensure efficient use of resources.
• Otherdutiesasassigned.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field; Master’s preferred.
• 7+ years of related experience in marketing, communications or public relations, with a proven track record of developing and implementing successful omni-channel campaigns.
• Expertise in digital and traditional marketing communications and operational platform management.
• Strong project management, vendor relations and budget management skills.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team of creative communications professionals.
• Experience with non-profits, associations, or academic institutions strongly preferred.
• Some evening and weekend work, as needed.
• Occasional lifting, up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel up to 2 weeks per year.

The annual salary for this role begins at $100,000 to $125,000.

Bonus Opportunities Health Insurance Professional Development Assistance

Dental Insurance Hybrid Work Environment Retirement Plan/Safe Harbor/No Vesting Period

Disability Insurance Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off Vision Insurance

Flexible Schedule Parental Leave Volunteer Time Off

About the American Society of Gene &Cell Therapy

The American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT) is the primary professional organization for gene and cell therapy, with a broad membership base including scientists, clinical researchers, physicians, patient advocates, and pharmaceutical and biotechnology professionals. The mission of the Society is to advance knowledge, awareness, and education leading to the discovery and clinical application of genetic and cellular therapies to alleviate human disease. ASGCT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Culture Statement

At ASGCT, we strive to create a collaborative environment of leaders and innovators who are committed to the Society’s mission and to the people we serve. Employees at ASGCT value these core principles:

• Leadership: We are empowered to take ownership of our contributions to the organization. Fueled by a supportive leadership team, we bring integrity, expertise, and a sense of purpose to our roles.
• Innovation: We think proactively and generate novel solutions to new challenges faced. Innovation drives us to be adaptable and keep pace with a rapidly evolving field.
• Trust: We have established a flexible work environment where dependability and communication is what inspires success. Trust throughout the organization allows for thoughtful collaboration, transparency, and growth.

EEO Statement

ASGCT provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.