Executive Communications Director

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 for the Chief Product Officer, and support the Product Group.

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, industry influencers, the media, and industry analysts. You will be responsible for developing organization-wide communication strategies and messaging hierarchies, 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, Communications leads, and Executives across the company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Develop comprehensive communication plan and strategy that spans internal and external audiences and that supports the objectives of the Chief Product Officer
• 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.
• Leverage a strong technical background while effectively communicating complex science and engineering concepts to customers, investors, and the board to ensure accessibility and understanding.
• Develop and implement thought leadership campaigns across internal and external platforms, producing articles, blog posts, and social media posts for executive, to enhance visibility
• Leverage video for creative storytelling, with a strong focus on writing scripts and developing short-form video content
• Collaborate with Public Relations and Analyst Relations teams on media and industry analyst engagements
• Craft clear, compelling, and consistent messages for senior leadership to deliver across various platforms and channels
• Manage content and execution for quarterly All Hands meetings, and other such forums
• Write emails and organizational communications
• Update Internal Sharepoint site
• Analyze effectiveness of communication strategies and tactics, making adjustments as needed to achieve desired outcomes

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• 10-12 years of executive communications experience supporting a VP or above, with at least 5 years of experience supporting a technical leader or organization
• Strong technical background, with clear understanding of highly technical material, and the ability to translate that into content that is accessible to lay audiences
• Excellent content development and writing skills, with specific focus on executive presentations, blog posts, video, and messaging
• Strong stakeholder management skills and executive presence
• Able to build relationships at all levels of the organization with the ability to manage and influence direct and virtual teams
• Strong ability to translate complex topics into easy to digest storylines
• Experienced in modern communications strategies, with a solid understanding of visual storytelling
• Social media savvy

SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling and engaging messages for diverse audiences
• Exceptional attention to detail, time management, project management, and organizational skills
• Highly collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with multiple stakeholders and across different levels of the organization
• Curious and flexible, with the ability to think creatively
• Effective team player, while also able to work independently
• Strong PowerPoint skills
• Be willing to take risks
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, self-motivated, and can thrive under pressure
• Someone who has a sense of humor
• Experience at a leading brand a plus