Hybrid Director, Global External Communications

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About the role

  • Director of Global External Communications at a climate technologies company. Leading media strategies and global communications efforts to enhance Copeland’s reputation and engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Develop a unified global messaging framework that reflects Copeland’s identity, values, and strategic priorities
  • Create adaptable guidelines that ensure cultural, linguistic, and regulatory relevance while maintaining a consistent global narrative
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with international, trade, and regional media to secure high-value coverage that elevates Copeland’s global reputation
  • Lead proactive media engagement strategies, including briefings, interviews, and thought leadership opportunities for executives
  • Coordinate global media outreach for major announcements and strategic initiatives to ensure visibility, accuracy, and alignment across markets
  • Serve as the escalation point for regional media inquiries, ensuring consistency with global positioning and brand standards
  • Develop and lead global crisis communication protocols, including early risk identification, scenario planning, and rapid response
  • Collaborate with corporate and regional teams to deliver unified messaging during sensitive or high-risk situations
  • Monitor global sentiment, media coverage, and emerging trends to proactively adjust messaging and maintain relevance
  • Provide insights-driven reports to senior leadership highlighting trends, risks, and strategic opportunities
  • Benchmark Copeland’s global reputation against industry peers and refine strategies to strengthen competitive positioning
  • Recruit, develop, and retain top communications talent, ensuring the team has the capabilities to support global priorities
  • Set clear goals and performance metrics for the team aligned with enterprise objectives, and provide ongoing coaching and development

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in external communications, public relations, or media relations, with significant global exposure
  • Proven track record leading communications for a multinational organization or complex, matrixed environment
  • Demonstrated success building and managing relationships with top-tier global, trade, and regional media
  • Experience developing and executing integrated media strategies that support enterprise-level priorities
  • Strong crisis and issues-management experience, including rapid response and cross-functional coordination
  • Exceptional writing, storytelling, and message-development skills
  • Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing and developing high-performing teams
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and operate effectively in fast-moving environments

Benefits

  • medical insurance plans
  • dental and vision coverage
  • 401(k)
  • flexible time off plans
  • paid parental leave
  • vacation and holiday leave

Job title

Director, Global External Communications

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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