Executive Communications Director

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Job description

Job Description

Western Digital is seeking a savvy and skilled Communications expert to join our Executive Communications team. This role will be responsible for providing executive communications support to two Executive Leadership Team members.

As Director, Executive Communications, you'll be a key collaborator responsible for building and leading executive level messaging platforms that reach employees and external stakeholders, customers, and industry influencers. You will be responsible for developing organization-wide communication strategies and messaging hierarchy, content and messaging for internal and external audiences, as well as partnering with the broader communications communities across the business.

You will be responsible for preparing executive briefings for external meetings, content and messaging for internal and external events, as well as content for social media, blogs and online assets.

You will work closely with the Chief of Staff offices for the Executives you will be supporting, Communications leads, and Executives across the company.

Roles and Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive communication plans and strategies that span internal and external audiences and that support the objectives of executive leadership and their organizations

Create content for and manage executive-focused communications projects, including for company meetings and Board of Director presentations, as well as industry presentations, often under tight deadlines

Develop and implement thought leadership campaigns across internal and external platforms, producing articles, blog posts, and social media posts for executives, to enhance visibility

Leverage video for creative storytelling, with a strong focus on writing scripts and developing short-form video content

Craft clear, compelling, and consistent messages for senior leadership to deliver across various platforms and channels

Collaborate with Public Relations and Analyst Relations teams on media and industry analyst engagements

Collaborate with Government Affairs teams on messaging that is consistent with company priorities

Manage content and execution for quarterly All Hands meetings, and other such forums

Write emails and organizational communications

Update Internal Sharepoint site for the organizations you will support

Jointly manage numerous stakeholders across two organizations

Analyze effectiveness of communication strategies and tactics, making adjustments as needed to achieve desired outcomes

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