Senior Manager, Executive Communications

Consumer Technology Association; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in Arlington is seeking a Senior Manager, Executive Communications to shape thought leadership strategy and manage executive communications projects. The role requires 5-7 years of experience in public relations, strong writing skills, and project management capabilities. As part of the team, you will ensure executives are positioned as prominent voices in the consumer technology sector, while managing both internal and external communications initiatives. The position is full-time with demands for travel to key events such as CES.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ experience in communications or public relations with focus on event management.
• Strong writing and editing skills across multiple voices and styles.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute thought leadership program and strategies.
• Manage junior staff and external contractors.
• Produce executive communications like addresses and newsletters.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Project management expertise

Operations rigor

Relationship management

Familiarity with public engagement tools

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in communications, English/writing, political science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Overview

This is a high-stakes executive-facing role responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive thought leadership strategy for CTA’s top leaders. The Senior Manager, Executive Communications, will manage executive-level projects including our speaking and editorial program, executive social media, media and podcast interviews, organizational recognition and awards, and book authorship. This position requires exceptional writing skills along with operational discipline, project management, and organizational skills to balance complex, concurrent priorities under tight deadlines.

This role demands the ability to toggle between multiple writing styles and voices across the organization to promote our CEO, president, and other senior executives as advocates and influencers for the consumer technology industry. This includes leveraging global attendance and media attention at CES®.

Critical Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute thought leadership program and associated strategies.
• Manage junior staff member(s) and external communications contractors.
• Secure and support speaking opportunities aligned with CTA and CES priorities.
• Develop content for thought leadership opportunities at CES including keynotes, speeches, editorial content and CTA content promotion.
• Produce and manage executive communications including addresses, newsletters and emails to CTA staff, members and stakeholders.
• Manage communications projects as assigned such as CTA/CES programming and panel development and execution and CTA book production and promotion.
• Identify and secure recognition opportunities for CEO, president, and select CTA executives.
• Support CEO, president, and other executives at public events, including media interviews and speaking opportunities and help leverage travel for stakeholder engagement.
• Manage internal and external resources, including junior staff and contractors, ensuring projects are delivered with precision and on time.
• Oversee major communications projects such as CES programming, panel development, and book production/promotion.
• Drive initiatives to engage non-traditional media around CES and other priority CTA events.
• Other duties as required by business needs.

Work Experience

• 5-7 years’ progressive experience working in communications or public relations with a focus on event and project management, and executive-level support.
• Experience requiring high operational rigor, e.g. working on Capitol Hill, trade association, event or public affairs firm or corporate sector.
• Demonstrated success staffing and managing a principal or client preferred.
• Strong writing skills mandatory – proven ability to write and edit across multiple voices and styles.
• Strong understanding of communications and strategies and tactics.
• Strong record of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously under pressure.
• Demonstrated project management expertise.
• Ability to proactively develop and maintain strong relationships in a remote work-heavy environment.

Education/Training

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in communications, English/writing, political science or related field strongly preferred or commensurate experience.

Skills/Capabilities/Technical

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites.
• Proficiency in various online applications and public engagement tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Information

• Travel to Las Vegas for CES required, additional travel as needed.
• This position manages one direct report (Specialist, Executive Communications).

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Public Relations

Industries

Non-profit Organizations