Global External Communications Lead

The Dot Group; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bonus scheme

Pension

Private Healthcare

Other benefits

Résumé du poste

Dot is seeking a senior communications leader to head external communications for the Group and its portfolio of brands. You will translate strategy into high-impact plans and results across media relations, public affairs, corporate communications, digital content and events.

You will work closely with the Global Head of Communications, own delivery, and act as a senior media voice across multiple regions, advising leaders on reputation and handling issues as they arise in diverse markets.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years in external communications with leadership experience.
• Experience across multiple regions/time zones (UK/Europe/US/APAC).
• Excellent writing and editing, adaptable to audiences.
• Strong media relationships and track record in securing coverage.
• Experience in issues and crisis management with sound judgment.
• Corporate/B2B experience in real estate, financial services, or hospitality (nice to have).
• Public affairs or policy communications exposure.

Responsabilités

• Translate external communications strategy into an annual plan with clear owners and measures.
• Lead delivery at pace, balancing priorities across brands and markets.
• Shape strategy, narratives and messaging frameworks over time.
• Ensure each brand speaks with its own voice within a single group story.
• Collaborate with brand and marketing to align commercial priorities.
• Coordinate with Internal Communications to align announcements.
• Run a busy proactive and reactive press office.
• Build senior media relationships across regions.
• Lead campaigns and thought leadership from idea to coverage.
• Draft releases, statements, Q&As and leadership content.
• Prepare spokespeople and media training.
• Deliver corporate communications for capital raises, ventures and milestones.
• Coordinate investor relations messaging with Legal/Finance.
• Monitor policy developments and advise on implications.
• Develop policy positions and key messages with leaders.
• Coordinate responses to sector forums and coalitions.
• Support on issues/crisis planning and out-of-hours responses.
• Lead post-incident reviews and update protocols.
• Translate data into insights and KPIs; report on performance.
• Oversee website and social channels with governance and tone.
• Lead GEO/AI search visibility and content strategy.
• Shape events and awards programs; manage event communications.
• Coach and develop junior colleagues in writing, media and insight.

Connaissances

External communications

Media relations

Crisis management

Press office management

Written communication

Stakeholder management

Outils

Media monitoring tools

SEO/GEO awareness

Crisis communication frameworks

Description du poste

Dot is seeking a senior communications leader to head external communications for the Group and its portfolio of brands. You will translate strategy into high-impact plans and results across media relations, public affairs, corporate communications, digital content and events.

You will work closely with the Global Head of Communications, own delivery, and act as a senior media voice across multiple regions, advising leaders on reputation and handling issues as they arise in diverse markets.