Director, Strategic Communications & Executive Engagement

Verizon; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

Verizon in Washington, DC area seeks a senior communications leader to shape internal and external narratives, developing and executing strategies that protect and enhance the company’s reputation for employees, media, and customers.

You’ll guide messaging for executives, position leaders in thought leadership forums, and drive cross‑functional collaboration in a fast‑moving, matrixed environment while evolving the Verizon brand online and offline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Eight or more years of relevant experience required.
• Communications experience.
• Powerhouse writing skills across formats (long form, social, email, video).
• Experience influencing partners.
• Experience navigating complex and matrixed organizations with numerous stakeholders.
• Experience driving internal and external strategies and execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated communications strategies and supporting narratives across key initiatives.
• Create engaging content across channels (executive communications, social media, Slack, videos, articles, op-eds, events).
• Provide strategic messaging guidance and hands-on execution of tactics.
• Monitor external landscape and content trends to stay cutting edge.
• Track results and iterate on strategies accordingly.
• Manage projects with timelines, content reviews, and design guidance to ensure on-time delivery.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders including business leaders and partners.

Skills

Communications experience

Writing skills

Influencing partners

Matrixed organizations

Stakeholder management

Experience driving strategies

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years experience

Job description

Verizon in Washington, DC area seeks a senior communications leader to shape internal and external narratives, developing and executing strategies that protect and enhance the company’s reputation for employees, media, and customers.

You’ll guide messaging for executives, position leaders in thought leadership forums, and drive cross‑functional collaboration in a fast‑moving, matrixed environment while evolving the Verizon brand online and offline.