Executive Communications Strategist

H&R Block; Missouri; On-site; USD 91,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Well-being support

Job summary

H&R Block in the United States seeks a Senior Manager, External Communications - Executive to shape executive voice and visibility across external audiences. You will partner with enterprise leaders to develop compelling narratives, elevate leadership presence, and ensure consistency across high-impact communications.

You will manage executive messaging, draft speeches, op-eds, media commentary, and thought leadership content while guiding CEO and senior leaders.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience in communications, public relations, or executive communications.
• Direct experience supporting senior leaders and developing executive-level messaging.
• Exceptional writing skills, with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences and formats.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate complex topics into clear narratives.
• Experience managing high-priority, time-sensitive communications.
• Strong judgment and ability to navigate complex or sensitive situations.
• Proven ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and align executive messaging to enterprise priorities and transformation initiatives.
• Translate complex strategy into clear leadership storytelling for external audiences.
• Draft executive communications including speeches, remarks, op-eds, media commentary, and thought leadership content.
• Ensure narrative consistency across executive voices, including CEO, CMO, and senior leadership.
• Identify and secure high-impact media, speaking, and external visibility opportunities.
• Manage executive social media presence (LinkedIn) with authenticity and alignment to priorities.
• Partner with PR and brand teams to elevate leadership visibility tied to key company moments.
• Shape executive positioning around priority themes such as innovation, AI, and customer trust.
• Oversee leadership bios, external representation materials, and messaging frameworks.

Skills

Executive communications

Strategic thinking

Writing skills

Stakeholder influence

Crisis/risk management

Media relations experience

Time management

Job description

H&R Block in the United States seeks a Senior Manager, External Communications - Executive to shape executive voice and visibility across external audiences. You will partner with enterprise leaders to develop compelling narratives, elevate leadership presence, and ensure consistency across high-impact communications.

You will manage executive messaging, draft speeches, op-eds, media commentary, and thought leadership content while guiding CEO and senior leaders.