Executive IT Strategic Communications Director

Western Digital Corp.

California

On-site

USD 140,000 - 210,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

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Bonus and equity programs

Job summary

Western Digital Corp. in California seeks a Director of Strategic Communications to lead executive and IT communications.

You will partner with the CIO and IT leaders to shape narratives, craft messaging, and drive leadership visibility across the organization. The role requires a seasoned professional with a track record in large global tech environments, strong writing, and the ability to translate complex technology into clear, impactful stories for internal audiences and external

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of communications experience, including executive/internal communications for senior leaders.
  • Demonstrated success as a trusted advisor and coach to leadership teams.
  • Ability to bring structure to fast-moving, ambiguous environments while maintaining stakeholder relations.

Responsibilities

  • Advise CIO on executive communications and develop integrated CIO IT communications strategy.
  • Shape narratives around IT priorities, AI, transformation, and WD’s business enablement.
  • Lead IT all-hands, leadership meetings, announcements, and employee engagement efforts.
  • Create content and messaging for presentations, speeches, briefings, and multimedia formats.
  • Collaborate with HR, CIO Office, and cross-functional partners to strengthen leadership effectiveness.

Skills

Executive communications
Strategic storytelling
CIO communications
Leadership communications
Cross-functional collaboration
Public relations
Message development
PowerPoint
AI-enabled tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing

Tools

PowerPoint
AI-enabled tools

Job description

Western Digital Corp. in California seeks a Director of Strategic Communications to lead executive and IT communications.

You will partner with the CIO and IT leaders to shape narratives, craft messaging, and drive leadership visibility across the organization. The role requires a seasoned professional with a track record in large global tech environments, strong writing, and the ability to translate complex technology into clear, impactful stories for internal audiences and external

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