Western Digital · 4 days ago
Executive Communications Director
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expWestern Digital is a company dedicated to powering global innovation and technology. They are seeking an Executive Communications Director to provide executive communications support for the Chief of Global Operations, developing communication strategies and managing messaging for both internal and external audiences.
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Responsibilities
Develop comprehensive communication plan and strategy that spans internal and external audiences and that supports the objectives of the Chief of Global Operations
Create content for and manage executive-focused communications projects, including for company meetings and Board of Director presentations, as well as industry presentations, often under tight deadlines
Develop and implement thought leadership campaigns across internal and external platforms, producing articles, blog posts, and social media posts for executive, to enhance visibility
Leverage video for creative storytelling, with a strong focus on writing scripts and developing short-form video content
Collaborate with Public Relations and Analyst Relations teams on media and industry analyst engagements
Craft clear, compelling, and consistent messages for senior leadership to deliver across various platforms and channels
Manage content and execution for quarterly All Hands meetings, and other such forums
Write emails and organizational communications
Update Internal Sharepoint site
Analyze effectiveness of communication strategies and tactics, making adjustments as needed to achieve desired outcomes
Qualification
Required
10-12 years of executive communications experience supporting a VP or above, with at least 5 years of experience supporting a technical leader or organization
Strong technical background, with clear understanding of highly technical material, and the ability to translate that into content that is accessible to lay audiences
Excellent content development and writing skills, with specific focus on executive presentations, blog posts, video, and messaging
Strong stakeholder management skills and executive presence
Able to build relationships at all levels of the organization with the ability to manage and influence direct and virtual teams
Strong ability to translate complex topics into easy to digest storylines
Experienced in modern communications strategies, with a solid understanding of visual storytelling
Social media savvy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling and engaging messages for diverse audiences
Exceptional attention to detail, time management, project management, and organizational skills
Highly collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with multiple stakeholders and across different levels of the organization
Curious and flexible, with the ability to think creatively
Effective team player, while also able to work independently
Strong PowerPoint skills
Be willing to take risks
Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, self-motivated, and can thrive under pressure
Someone who has a sense of humor
Preferred
Experience at a leading brand a plus
Benefits
Paid vacation time
Paid sick leave
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Life, accident and disability insurance
Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
Employee assistance program
Other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
Tuition reimbursement
Transit
The Applause Program
Employee stock purchase plan
Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan
Company
Western Digital
Western Digital helps customers capture, preserve, access, and transform an ever-increasing diversity of data.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$901.37M2023-10-31Post Ipo Debt· $1.37M
2023-01-31Post Ipo Equity· $900M
2015-09-30Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Sesh Tirumala
SVP, CIO
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Alvin B. Phillips
Founder
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