Senior Communications Manager

Dallas TX Client is seeking a strategic communications leader to oversee the External Communications team and deliver best-in-class strategies to promote, protect and elevate the brand.
About the Role
As Senior Manager of External Communications, you’ll shape the voice of an entire family of powerhouse brands. You and your team will craft dynamic, high-impact content that inspires, educates and engages external audiences including the media, industry organizations, potential Franchisees, potential employees and other stakeholders in the U.S. and globally. You’ll lead an award-winning team of passionate communicators who thrive on delivering results and making headlines.
Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of an external communications strategy that supports the entire org.
Drive brand visibility, strengthen reputation, and influence consumer behavior through innovative earned media strategies that generate measurable impact.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, delivering strategic counsel and communications that align with organizational priorities and amplify our external voice.
Collaborate across functions to uncover compelling narratives, proactively identifying storytelling opportunities tied to key initiatives.
Safeguard the brand by leading proactive and responsive crisis communications strategies that mitigate reputational risk.
Elevate and drive reappraisal of the brand through thought leadership strategies, establishing executives as thought leaders in their respective fields through speaking engagement opportunities and media interviews.
Build and execute proactive awards strategies promoting both the brand and the exceptional talent behind the brand.
Guide best-in-class external communications channel management of the newswire, company website and more.
Partner with global teams to deliver cohesive media relations strategies, ensuring alignment across international markets.
Lead with a data-driven and outcomes-focused mindset to maximize effectiveness and output of team against corporate priorities.
Qualifications
10+ years of corporate communications experience
Proven leadership experience with an ability to manage an internal team as well as external agencies and contractors
Strategic understanding of current and emerging communication needs, channel management, planning and utilization in corporate environment
Strong, clear and concise communication and writing skills
Ability to work under tight deadlines
Exceptional attention to detail, time management and prioritization skills
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
Education and Experience
Bachelors/4-year degree (public relations, communications, journalism, or business preferred)

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