H&R Block · 1 month ago
Manager, External Communications - Executive
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$82K/yr - $122K/yr
7+ years expH&R Block is a leader in tax preparation and financial services, and they are seeking a Manager for External Communications - Executive. This role drives strategic communications for senior leadership, ensuring compelling narratives and consistent messaging across high-impact communications.
ConsultingRetailAccountingService IndustryTax Preparation
Responsibilities
Develop and align executive messaging to enterprise priorities, business performance, and transformation initiatives
Translate complex strategy into clear, compelling leadership storytelling for external audiences
Draft executive communications including speeches, remarks, op-eds, media commentary, and thought leadership content
Ensure narrative consistency across executive voices, including CEO, CMO, and senior leadership
Identify and secure high-impact media, speaking, and external visibility opportunities
Manage executive social media presence (primarily LinkedIn), ensuring authenticity, consistency, and alignment with business priorities
Partner with PR and brand teams to elevate leadership visibility tied to key company moments and narratives
Shape executive positioning around priority themes (e.g., innovation, AI, customer trust, business transformation)
Oversee leadership profiles, executive bios, and external representation materials
Maintain messaging frameworks, voice guidelines, and strategic insights to guide executive communications
Partner with media relations teams to support inbound inquiries and proactive storytelling
Lead executive interview preparation, including messaging, Q&A development, bridging, and risk mitigation
Provide real-time communications counsel to executives in high-visibility or sensitive situations
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
7-10+ years of experience in communications, public relations, or executive communications
Direct experience supporting senior leaders and developing executive-level messaging
Exceptional writing skills, with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences and formats
Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate complex topics into clear narratives
Experience managing high-priority, time-sensitive communications
Strong judgment and ability to navigate complex or sensitive situations
Proven ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders
Preferred
Experience in corporate, financial services, or highly regulated industries
Background in media relations or supporting executive media engagement
Experience supporting executive visibility or thought leadership strategies
Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth or transformation environments
Benefits
Qualifying associates can enroll themselves and/or their eligible dependents in medical and prescription drug coverage
Can participate in the H&R Block Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) Plan)
The Employee Assistance Program
(virtual) fitness center programs
The associate discount program
Are automatically enrolled in Business Travel Accident Insurance
Receive Associate Tax Prep benefit
Successful candidates may be able to participate in one or more incentive compensation or short-term incentive plans, which could generate additional earnings in accordance with the terms of each plan
Company
H&R Block
H&R Block is a tax solutions provider that offers tax returns, filings, and advisory services for individuals and businesses. It is a sub-organization of Ameriprise Financial.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Curtis Campbell
President and CEO
Andy Phillips
Vice President - The Tax Institute at H&R Block
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