Head of Communications & Corporate Reputation

W.W.Williams; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Wellness day

PTO

401k with company match

Training and development

Growth opportunities

Health coverage

Job summary

The W.W. Williams Company seeks a Director of Communications to lead the enterprise's communications function, reporting to the CEO and partnering closely with the Executive Leadership Team.

You will shape strategies that protect the company's reputation and engage a broad range of stakeholders, including employees, customers, OEMs, and industry partners. Responsibilities include developing strategy across channels, leading internal and external programs, and guiding leadership communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Communications, Journalism, Business, Marketing, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 12+ years of corporate or strategic communications experience, internal and external.
• Strategic thinker who translates complex concepts into actionable plans.
• Strong media and industry relationships or the ability to build them quickly.
• Ability to engage multiple stakeholders and influence others.
• Passion for strengthening culture and productivity across a distributed frontline workforce.
• Excellent multitasking, with strong project management and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company communications strategy across internal and external channels.
• Partner with the Executive Leadership Team and support functions to align communications with goals.
• Provide strategic direction to executive leadership and implement corporate messaging.
• Lead external communications to enhance reputation and showcase capabilities to customers and industry.
• Elevate employee experience via internal communications and recruiting efforts.
• Drive engagement through strategic change communications and major initiatives.
• Draft messages for leadership at multiple levels and publish across channels.
• Collaborate with spokespeople for high-profile placements and media opportunities.
• Monitor trends and manage reputational risk and crisis communications.
• Create metrics-driven reporting for the Executive Leadership Team and board.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Executive presence

Crisis communications

People leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The W.W. Williams Company seeks a Director of Communications to lead the enterprise's communications function, reporting to the CEO and partnering closely with the Executive Leadership Team.

You will shape strategies that protect the company's reputation and engage a broad range of stakeholders, including employees, customers, OEMs, and industry partners. Responsibilities include developing strategy across channels, leading internal and external programs, and guiding leadership communications.