Director, Communications

Director, Communications (Contract) at JLL

Overview

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Responsibilities

• Develop and execute successful employee and executive communication strategies and programs that align to business mission and goals
• Understand and clearly articulate each executive’s goals and objectives in relation to the business’ mission, values and strategic direction in all communications
• Develop robust, strategic communication plans for both Work Dynamics and Property Management in APAC, that include digital, on-demand and multi-channel execution
• Introduce and implement new ideas and best practices to ensure channels and content stay relevant and approachable
• Work closely with executives to prepare speeches, scripts and presentations for executive-level speaking engagements, including internal and external events
• Monitor social media for topics relevant to each executive’s area of expertise
• Develop thought leadership blog posts and contribute articles on behalf of executives on channels like LinkedIn
• Partner with Public Relations/external communications on executive messaging and key story placements
• Manage the organization’s major intranet, collaboration sites and internal communities
• Provide strategic counsel to business leaders on communications issues and change management programs
• Collaborate with global and Asia Pacific-region colleagues and counterparts to ensure aligned and consistent messaging drives desired results across geographies and partnering business lines
• As the business line’s regional communications subject matter expert, take on special projects as needed to further business objectives and support key stakeholders

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and execute successful employee and executive communication strategies and programs that align to business mission and goals
• Understand and clearly articulate each executive’s goals and objectives in relation to the business’ mission, values and strategic direction in all communications
• Develop robust, strategic communication plans for both Work Dynamics and Property Management in APAC, that include digital, on-demand and multi-channel execution
• Introduce and implement new ideas and best practices to ensure channels and content stay relevant and approachable
• Work closely with executives to prepare speeches, scripts and presentations for executive-level speaking engagements, including internal and external events
• Monitor social media for topics relevant to each executive’s area of expertise
• Develop thought leadership blog posts and contribute articles on behalf of executives on channels like LinkedIn
• Partner with Public Relations/external communications on executive messaging and key story placements
• Manage the organization’s major intranet, collaboration sites and internal communities
• Provide strategic counsel to business leaders on communications issues and change management programs
• Collaborate with global and Asia Pacific-region colleagues and counterparts to ensure aligned and consistent messaging drives desired results across geographies and partnering business lines
• As the business line’s regional communications subject matter expert, take on special projects as needed to further business objectives and support key stakeholders

Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience in communications marketing and/or journalism
• University degree
• Creative problem solver and self-starter with demonstrated creativity, bias toward innovation and ability to drive change
• Background working in a global, matrixed organization preferred
• Experience managing multiple communications channels and reaching disparate audiences
• Experience in change communications and working across geographies
• Expert stakeholder management skills and ability to navigate and promote multiple priorities of senior leaders concurrently
• Executive presence and comfort interacting with senior executives; ability to act as a trusted advisor
• Ability to work confidently and effectively with all levels of employees
• Proven ability to deliver excellent results in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment
• Collaborative individual who works well in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and editing skills
• Understanding of and commitment to client service

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

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