Director, Corporate Communications

Posted Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Grow Your Career with Savage!

Savage is a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and logistics solutions with more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Since we were founded in 1946, we’ve grown from a small family business to an international company with more than 4,000 team members. We’re proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation . Savage is a place where your growth is supported and your impact matters. Join us and do things you never dreamed possible.

Communications Director leads and oversees the organization’s communications function. This role develops and executes strategies to share corporate messaging with internal and external audiences while ensuring consistency, clarity, and alignment with the company’s brand and values.

The Basics:
Location: Midvale, UT

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:

Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, Holidays, Profit Sharing, and 401(k) with match.

Uniform Services Time Off (USTO)

Uniform Services Differential Pay

A culture that appreciates Team Members

What you’ll be doing:

Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies that support business objectives and strengthen the organization’s image

Review and edit communications to ensure messaging is clear, on‑brand, and aligned with organizational standards

Oversee content development and select appropriate channels to reach target audiences effectively

Measure and report on the effectiveness of communication campaigns using defined performance metrics

Partner with executive leadership to align messaging with strategic goals

Select and manage communications tools, technologies, and platforms to improve messaging effectiveness

Lead a team of communications professionals by providing coaching, direction, and performance management

Ensure alignment with company policies and maintain a consistent brand voice across all communication channels

Support executive communication needs and events, including developing presentations, talking points, and written materials on behalf of Savage leaders

Manage media relations and support crisis communications on behalf of the organization

Requirements to be successful in this position:

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field

10+ years of related experience

Valid Passport or the ability to obtain a passport

Demonstrate prior leadership experience, including managing teams and overseeing departmental functions

Apply extensive knowledge of communications strategies, including brand management, social media, web, internal communications, executive communications, media relations, events, and multi‑channel content delivery

Preferred: Experience contributing to strategic planning and managing communications budgets

Demonstrate experience managing conferences, town halls, and other events

Communicate clearly in writing and verbally in English for job‑related and safety‑critical communications; accommodations are available as appropriate

Demonstrate strategic thinking and strong leadership capabilities

Influence effectively and build relationships across all levels of the organization

Apply strong interpersonal and team‑building skills

Communicate persuasively with strong attention to detail

Evaluate communication performance metrics and campaign effectiveness to inform decisions and continuous improvement

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role:

Requires approximately 25% regular travel, with heavier traffic cycles during busier times. (Principal travel in North America, including USA, Canada, and Mexico, with potential occasional travel to other international locations, which may include the Middle East.)

Position is largely sedentary in a climate‑controlled office environment

Sitting for extended periods of time (up to 6‑10 hours per day), while working at computer or desk

Frequently uses hands and fingers for keyboarding, writing, and operating office tools

Reads printed materials and computer screens, adjusts focus, and maintains attention to detail

Hears and speaks frequently, to communicate effectively in‑person, by telephone, or via virtual platforms

Ability to lift, push, pull, and reach office‑related supplies, files, chairs, and carts

Ability to move for short periods between work areas to attend meetings or retrieve materials

Exposed to standard office‑related materials and substances, with low‑to‑moderate noise levels

If applicable, during operations, visits may be required by the site or customer to wear PPE, including but not limited to respirators, safety glasses, gloves, steel‑toed footwear, fire‑resistant and/or high‑visibility clothing, and hearing protection

Additional Information:
Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug‑free workplace.

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