Senior B2B Communications Lead for AI & Product Launches

Verizon Communications; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 126,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

Verizon Communications is seeking an Associate Director of Verizon Business Communications in a hybrid role, based in Basking Ridge, NJ or New York, NY. You will drive internal and external storytelling for flagship innovations like Verizon AI Connect, translating complex roadmaps into compelling press coverage and advising senior product leaders.

You will lead strategic planning, media relations, executive communications, and thought leadership while guiding agency partners and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Eight or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work, military, or training.
• Experience in external B2B corporate communications, executive communications, or agency settings.
• Exceptional track record in B2B media relations and narrative building.
• Proven ability to translate complex tech concepts into accessible stories.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Campaign Architecture for key B2B product launches and initiatives.
• Earned Media Strategy & Reputation Execution across business, tech, and enterprise outlets.
• Executive Communications & Leadership Counsel for senior leaders.
• Strategic Writing & Message Governance with disciplined narrative architecture.
• Measurement, Insights & Operations to optimize campaigns and track sentiment.
• Crisis & Issues Management to safeguard brand equity in fast-moving landscapes.
• Team & Matrix Leadership directing agencies and cross-functional teams.

Skills

B2B communications

Media relations

Executive communications

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree (nice-to-have)

Job description

Verizon Communications is seeking an Associate Director of Verizon Business Communications in a hybrid role, based in Basking Ridge, NJ or New York, NY. You will drive internal and external storytelling for flagship innovations like Verizon AI Connect, translating complex roadmaps into compelling press coverage and advising senior product leaders.

You will lead strategic planning, media relations, executive communications, and thought leadership while guiding agency partners and cross-functional