Executive Communications Lead

Executive Communications Lead We are seeking a strategic and poised Executive Communications Lead to drive executive positioning for NetApp's President, who leads the company's worldwide go-to-market and sales organization. This role will leverage the President's platform to grow NetApp's reputation with key audiences, including customers, and drive business objectives. To achieve this goal, the Executive Communications Lead will develop and execute an integrated communications plan to reach and influence 360-degree (external and internal) audiences. This role is not an order-taker; setting strategic direction and providing counsel to executives is essential. This role supports a Spanish speaking executive. Spanish language proficiency is strongly preferred, with ability to support executive communications in Spanish speaking markets.
Executive Communications Strategy:
Evolve and refine President's positioning strategy to ensure it is robust, relevant, distinctive, and aligned to NetApp priorities
Proactively conceptualize and drive new external and internal opportunities, while vetting inbound/reactive opportunities, to ensure effective use of executive voice grounded in business strategy and impact
Provide strategic counsel and address potential communications risks, handling sensitive matters with discretion
Enhance executive messaging platform with compelling stories and proof points
Program Management and Optimization:
Serve as the integrator and point of contact for all communications matters pertaining to the President, ensuring strategic alignment and quality control
Drive executive communications plan and calendar of external and internal activations
Ensure executive communications are executed with flawless timeliness, preparation, and quality
Refine ways of working with stakeholders and SMEs to align and execute communications
Track communications KPIs and make data-driven recommendations
Content Creation:
Build and edit content in President's voice for external and internal applications, such as slide presentations, keynote speeches, talking points, video scripts, bylined articles, blogs, and email announcements
Manage processes to collect information from SMEs, align multimedia assets, and route materials for review
Education:
Minimum of 12 years of applicable professional experience
Native or bilingual Spanish language proficiency
Experience advising C-level executives with composure and discretion
Experience working with technology sales and customer-facing organizations strongly preferred
Experience building and executing integrated plans encompassing both external and internal communications
Strong program management skills with ability to balance long-term and short-term priorities
Exceptional writing and presentation development skills with creativity and a keen eye for detail
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
Compensation: The target salary range for this position is 170,000 - 230,000 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package.