Director, Corporate Communications
Company: Consultancy
Location: Dublin (hybrid)
Employment type: Full-time | Seniority: Director
Job Purpose
Assisting the promotion of the corporate & strategic communications, and public affairs offering with introductions and business development opportunities, working along team members to manage the running of client accounts and providing counsel across the office on media engagement, outreach and managing client expectations.
Key Responsibilities
* Defining communications strategy, generating ideas and driving media campaigns
* Present to C-Suite level executives with knowledge, confidence and authority
* Workflow management for junior members of the team - assigning tasks and managing workload across the client portfolio
* Contribute to the acquisition of new business by generating leads
* Expand existing accounts whilst maintaining a network of relationships within the marketplace • Manage relationships with relevant media
* Share industry and media insights and best practice across the team in Dublin
* Play an active role in maintaining knowledge sharing in the Dublin offices
* To actively identify and progress opportunities for clients to benefit from other areas of expertise
* Help to expand the public affairs offering in Dublin and pitch for public sector contracts
* Proactively network with contacts and potential clients; maintain and develop relationships with relevant journalists and analysts
* Develop a deep understanding of our clients’ businesses to effectively interpret, develop and manage their message with a view to becoming a trusted source of advice
* Implement creative ideas to help clients achieve their communications objectives
What you’ll bring
* 10–15+ years in corporate communications within professional services or adjacent B2B.
* Track record of landing Tier-1 coverage. Strong journalist relationships and news judgement.
* Outstanding writing and editing across press materials, speeches, op-eds, and insights; quality under deadline.
* Confidence advising senior leaders on sensitive, deadline-driven matters; sound judgement and discretion.
* Strong planning and measurement; fluency with media monitoring, analytics, CRM/marketing automation, and publishing tools.
* Collaborative, low-ego operator who can lead through influence in a matrixed, international environment.
* Understanding of the workings of government, political and legislative processes, and how to influence policy outcomes (advantageous).
* Experience mentoring junior team members while managing multiple client demands (agency or in-house).
What’s in it for you
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Hybrid working model in Dublin.
* Generous annual leave + public holidays; additional day for your birthday.
* Pension scheme; contribution towards private medical and dental insurance; Life Assurance; EAP; Wellbeing allowance.
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Public Relations, Writing/Editing, and Consulting
Industries
* Public Relations and Communications Services, Writing and Editing, and Business Consulting and Services
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