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Hightower Advisors · 11 minutes ago

Executive Director, Head of Corporate Communications

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$190K/yr - $205K/yr

12+ years exp

Hightower Advisors is a wealth management firm that provides investment and financial planning services. They are seeking an experienced Executive Director, Head of Corporate Communications to lead firmwide communications and content strategies, enhance stakeholder engagement, and support business growth.

Financial Services

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive corporate communications strategy aligned with Hightower’s business objectives and brand positioning

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on messaging, reputation management, and executive communications

Oversee executive thought leadership, speeches, talking points, announcements, and external presentations

Lead internal communications to ensure clarity, consistency, and engagement across the organization

Manage crisis communications planning and execution in partnership with legal and executive leadership

Own and define Hightower’s enterprise-level corporate content strategy across channels, including owned, earned, and shared media

Ensure consistent, storytelling that reinforces Hightower’s brand narrative, value proposition, and strategic priorities

Oversee development of core corporate content, including firm messaging, website content, thought leadership, presentations, and editorial calendars

Establish governance, standards, and measurement for corporate content effectiveness

Oversee media strategy, press relations, and external announcements

Manage relationships with external PR agencies and key media contacts

Ensure consistent, compliant messaging across all external channels

Build, lead, and mentor a communications, content, and events team

Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Legal, Compliance, HR, and other departments

Ensure all communications, content, and events adhere to regulatory and brand standards

Own the end-to-end content strategy and oversee execution of Hightower’s corporate events portfolio

Design events that deliver experiences while reinforcing the Hightower brand with focus on agenda and content strategy

Qualification

Corporate communications strategyMedia relationsContent strategyCrisis communicationsRegulated industries experienceLeadershipMentoringExecutive presenceEvent strategyExceptional writing skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field

12+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, content, and events leadership

Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with high attention to detail

Strong executive presence and ability to advise senior leaders

Develop and execute a comprehensive corporate communications strategy aligned with Hightower's business objectives and brand positioning

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on messaging, reputation management, and executive communications

Oversee executive thought leadership, speeches, talking points, announcements, and external presentations

Lead internal communications to ensure clarity, consistency, and engagement across the organization

Manage crisis communications planning and execution in partnership with legal and executive leadership

Own and define Hightower's enterprise-level corporate content strategy across channels, including owned, earned, and shared media

Ensure consistent, storytelling that reinforces Hightower's brand narrative, value proposition, and strategic priorities