Director of External Communications & Brand Reputation

Acrisure; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness resources

Job summary

Acrisure, a global fintech leader, seeks a Director of External Communications to shape and execute integrated strategies that strengthen reputation and brand presence. You will partner with executives and stakeholders to deliver compelling communications across external channels, translating complex initiatives into messages that resonate with audiences.

The ideal candidate brings senior-level experience in corporate communications, media relations, storytelling, and crisis management to drive

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing and executing corporate communications strategies.
• Strong media relations experience and demonstrated success generating earned media coverage.
• Exceptional writing, editing, presentation, and storytelling abilities.
• Experience supporting executive communications and thought leadership initiatives.
• Strong understanding of reputation management and crisis communications principles.

Responsibilities

• Executive Communications: Develop speeches, presentations, talking points, and thought leadership content.
• Media Relations & Reputation Management: Build media relationships and draft materials.
• Social Media & Digital Communications: Oversee social media strategies and content plans.
• Content Strategy & Storytelling: Create press releases, articles, blogs, and executive communications.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Executive communications

Storytelling

Crisis communications

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR/Marketing

Job description

Acrisure, a global fintech leader, seeks a Director of External Communications to shape and execute integrated strategies that strengthen reputation and brand presence. You will partner with executives and stakeholders to deliver compelling communications across external channels, translating complex initiatives into messages that resonate with audiences.

The ideal candidate brings senior-level experience in corporate communications, media relations, storytelling, and crisis management to drive