Executive Communications Director

Executive Communications DirectorKeysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.Our culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.ResponsibilitiesKeysight has an exciting opportunity for an executive communications director. This role will be part of the Corporate Communications team within Keysight's Global Marketing organization. The executive communications manager will support Keysight's Chief Marketing Officer with a range of internal and external communications to investors, board of directors, customers, and employees. It develops written and visual communications to align and engage audiences to the business unit's mission, strategy, and values. It is responsible to ensure stakeholders understand the organization's direction, goals, and initiatives to achieve business goals. This involves writing, editing, designing, and producing employee messages, internal webcasts, keynotes, other external presentations, thought leadership content, strategic plan reviews, speeches, and videos as well as being a communications coach to the executive.Core responsibilities include but are not limited to:Develop and execute a communication strategy, including both internal and external communications in alignment with the company's messaging to ensure stakeholders understand the organization's direction, goals, and initiatives to achieve business goals.Serve as a strategic communications advisor to ensure communications optimally advance their business strategies.Craft engaging written and presented content to convey information most effectively to the intended audience, including aligning and engaging audiences to the organization's mission, strategy, and values.Plan, create, and track thought leadership presence for executives.Partner with subject matter experts and technologists to create compelling stories to amplify across channels.Produce and manage communications from supported organizations to the rest of the company, including articles for the company's intranet.Collaborate with the corporate communications team on joint projects and best practice sharing.Support the creation of board presentations and materials, as well as strategic plan reviews.Advise individuals in supported organizations on how to communicate and through which channels.QualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent plus 5+ years of communications or equivalent experience, preferably in a high-tech fieldExcellent visual and written storytelling skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, compelling visual and written languageStrong attention to detailAbility to work under deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneouslyOutstanding PowerPoint skills with Photoshop experience desiredStrong analytical skills to understand financial reportingSelf-starter with a strong work ethic who takes initiative and can work independentlyGood organizational, interpersonal, and project management skillsLeadership / influencing skills across levelsPreferred location is Santa Rosa, CA.