Senior Director, Global Corporate Communications

Georgia Ports Authority; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Ports Authority is seeking a Senior Director of Corporate Communications to lead and coordinate GPA's communications strategy across channels and stakeholders. You will craft high-impact content, guide media engagement, manage crisis communications, and supervise a communications team to advance GPA goals and protect the organization's reputation.

Under the Chief Communications Officer, you will promote safety, integrity, and transparency while coordinating with leadership, customers,

Qualifications

• 15+ years of proven experience in business, news/media, marketing, public relations, and communications in a large public and/or corporate environment.
• 10+ years of experience managing and leading a team.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business/Communications with public relations experience, high impact writing skills, journalism or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Writes high impact content for all GPA communications channels.
• Develops and implements media strategy annually to guide GPA communications staff.
• Develops and maintains crisis communications plans and strategies as needed to advance GPA goals and protect company reputation.
• Oversees internal communications channels to ensure successful and effective employee communications.
• Ensures GPA’s media advertising in targeted business plans and execution as necessary.
• Assists in preparation of departmental budget, justifies requested allocations, and monitors operating costs for compliance with approved budget.
• Directs the work, monitors the performance and supervises departmental employees.

Skills

Strategic thinking

High-impact writing

Public relations

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Communications

Job description

Georgia Ports Authority is seeking a Senior Director of Corporate Communications to lead and coordinate GPA's communications strategy across channels and stakeholders. You will craft high-impact content, guide media engagement, manage crisis communications, and supervise a communications team to advance GPA goals and protect the organization's reputation.

Under the Chief Communications Officer, you will promote safety, integrity, and transparency while coordinating with leadership, customers,