Director of Global Communications, Cision

$125-144k

Expert level

Chicago

1-2 days a week in office

PR and marketing software

Job no longer available

PR and marketing software

1001+ employees

B2BAnalyticsCommunicationDigital MediaSaaSData AnalysisMedia

Job no longer available

$125-144k

Expert level

Chicago

1-2 days a week in office

1001+ employees

B2BAnalyticsCommunicationDigital MediaSaaSData AnalysisMedia

Company mission

To use their software to provide prompt and professional resolutions that allow PR and Marketing professionals to focus on optimal communication.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Are you a strategic communicator with a passion for storytelling and audience engagement?
10+ years of progressive experience in integrated communications, including internal communications, PR, and social media, preferably in B2B SaaS, media, or technology
A proven track record of crafting compelling narratives and messaging that resonate with diverse audiences
Expertise in executive communications, including internal messaging, social media engagement, and leadership content
Experience leading employee communications and engagement programs in a global, matrixed organization
Exceptional cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills
Strong project management abilities, handling multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment
A data-driven mindset for measuring and optimizing communications strategies

What the job involves

Cision, a global leader in media intelligence, is seeking a dynamic Director of Communications to lead our integrated communications strategy across internal channels, public relations, and social media
In this high-impact role, you’ll help shape Cision’s brand story and connect with employees, media, and industry influencers across our core brands: CisionOne, PR Newswire, and Brandwatch
As Director of Communications, you’ll be responsible for ensuring cohesive, impactful messaging across internal and external channels. You’ll:
Inspire and Inform: Foster a connected and engaged workforce through strategic internal communications
Elevate and Amplify: Enhance brand visibility and credibility through strategic PR and media relations
Connect and Engage: Drive meaningful social media engagement and build thought leadership
You'll collaborate seamlessly with executives, Marketing, People, and Product teams to deliver communications that elevate our brand and foster deep engagement
Develop and execute a comprehensive internal communications strategy aligned with company objectives, working in partnership with the VP of Communications and the People Leadership Team
Craft impactful executive communications, including CEO messaging, Town Hall presentations, and key announcements
Lead initiatives that foster a strong company culture, reinforce our values, and champion DEIB
Oversee the creation of engaging internal content, including newsletters, intranet updates, and impactful employee stories
Manage the communications calendar and contribute to strategic planning
Develop and execute strategic PR campaigns to enhance brand visibility for Cision, CisionOne, PR Newswire, and Brandwatch
Collaborate with the VP of Communications and the PR agency to develop compelling press releases, media pitches, and thought leadership content
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with journalists, analysts, and influencers
Partner with Marketing and Product teams to leverage Cision’s data and insights for strategic media outreach
Support and guide social media strategy and execution across LinkedIn and X, focusing on brand elevation and engagement
Manage executive social media presence, positioning Cision’s leaders as industry thought leaders
Develop and execute real-time social media campaigns tied to PR initiatives, product launches, and industry events
Analyze campaign performance and provide actionable insights for optimization

Our take

As marketing and PR continues to be digitised, software that helps streamline and make their communication more efficient is in high demand. Cision ranks amidst the top PR Software companies and boasts over 100,000 public relations and marketing professionals globally.

The company is well established as a Media and Influencer Targeting Software and has rapidly become the market leader. As influencers have become more plentiful and effective, there is a forecast growth of brand spend on influencer marketing. Tools such as Cision are therefore looking to be in higher demand.

It is a global enterprise with a vast team of over 2000 employees, making it a company able to deal with high-frequency requests. Cision is already ranked as a leader in the $3 billion communications intelligence software and services market. In February 2023, Cali Tran took over as CEO, having previously led the influential Brandwatch which was one of four high-profile acquisitions made by Cision between 2021 and 2023.