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NielsenIQ · 1 week ago

Regional External Communications Leader

NielsenIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering comprehensive insights into consumer buying behavior. They are seeking a Regional External Communications Leader to turn global strategies into impactful regional communications, manage media relationships, and support leadership visibility.

AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceInformation Technology
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Responsibilities

Activate the global narrative regionally
Translate global messages and thought leadership into strong regional storylines, in line with our strategic priorities
Apply the global framework with flexibility, care, and consistency
Keep regional execution aligned while allowing space for local relevance
Run a smooth, systemized PR operation
Execute the global PR model across the region with discipline and energy
Coordinate closely with global communications on priorities, timing, and delivery
Keep agencies and local teams focused, aligned, and moving forward
Media, agency, and issues management
Build and maintain strong relationships with regional media
Lead and manage regional PR agencies to deliver high-quality outcomes
Support crisis and issues management at a regional level, including media response, coordination, and monitoring, in close collaboration with the global team
Act quickly, calmly, and clearly when issues arise, in close alignment with global teams
Support leadership visibility
Work closely with regional leaders to support external engagement
Prepare leaders for interviews, panels, and events with confidence and clarity
Spot opportunities for leaders to contribute meaningfully to external conversations
Bring insight, resilience, and optimism
Monitor media, sentiment, and emerging risks across the region
Share insights, risks, and recommendations with global communications
Approach complex situations with a calm, practical, can-do mindset

Qualification

External communicationsCrisis managementMedia relationsPR frameworksAgency managementJudgementOrganizational skillsCollaborative mindsetCalm under pressure

Required

10+ years of experience in external communications, PR, or corporate communications
Demonstrated experience executing global communications and crisis frameworks at regional level
Strong understanding of structured, scalable PR and issues management models
Proven ability to manage media and agencies in both proactive and reactive situations
Comfortable advising senior leaders during high-visibility or sensitive moments
Highly organized, reliable, and decisive
Calm under pressure, optimistic approach, and solutions oriented
Strong judgement, listening skills, and a collaborative mindset

Benefits

Flexible working environment
Volunteer time off
LinkedIn Learning
Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Company

NielsenIQ

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NielsenIQ is a consumer intelligence company that offers retailers and consumer goods manufactures.

H1B Sponsorship

NielsenIQ has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (25)
2024 (36)
2023 (25)
2022 (32)
2021 (34)
2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2025-07-23IPO

Leadership Team

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Alex Patent
Vice President, Technology
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Lisa O'Connor
Vice President, Strategic Analytics & Insights
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