Strategic Global External Communications Leader

Aristocrat Leisure; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Aristocrat Leisure is seeking a Vice President, Global External Communications to guide global media engagement and brand reputation strategies. You will lead a dynamic External Communications team to design world-class communications programs that align with Aristocrat’s objectives across land-based, social, and online gaming segments.

The role demands an accomplished communications leader with international experience, high-impact writing, and strategic thinking.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Corporate Affairs and/or Communications leadership roles within complex businesses, ideally with international experience.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to anticipate business requirements and develop proactive communication solutions.
• Strong issues management experience, including leading crisis communications and media/reputation management.
• Experience managing external collaborators and diverse internal audiences.
• Ability to lead and develop a high-performing team, manage budgets, and prioritize resources effectively.
• Strong business partnering skills with the ability to build relationships and trust across internal collaborators.
• High level of personal probity, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to provide strong corporate communications thought leadership and foster a positive team culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of effective external communications strategies that support Aristocrat’s business objectives and improve our corporate reputation.
• Provide critical communications advice and support to senior leaders, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Coordinate the implementation of global external communications programs, including media and reputation management strategies.
• Coordinate with communications teams across the globe to ensure accurate and timely media responses.
• Manage and develop the External Communications team, ensuring efficient prioritization and vendor management.
• Drive external communications initiatives related to Sustainability and Responsible Gameplay in collaboration with key collaborators.
• Handle media enquiries, issues management, and provide crisis communications support.
• Anticipate emerging challenges and champion continuous improvement in communication practices.
• Measure the efficiency of global external communications using data and analytics to find opportunities for improvement.
• Support the preparation of market materials, Group publications, and disclosures, bringing them to bear within regions and business units as needed.
• Carry out additional tasks as assigned to assist the Communications & Corporate Brand team’s objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Media relations

Crisis management

Stakeholder management

Strategic communications

Team development

Budget management

Relationship building

Education

Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field

Job description

Aristocrat Leisure is seeking a Vice President, Global External Communications to guide global media engagement and brand reputation strategies. You will lead a dynamic External Communications team to design world-class communications programs that align with Aristocrat’s objectives across land-based, social, and online gaming segments.

The role demands an accomplished communications leader with international experience, high-impact writing, and strategic thinking.