Senior Director of Communications leading North America strategy and reputation management at Sonova. Driving messaging alignment with global priorities and engagement across internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Develop and lead the North America communications strategy, ensuring alignment with Sonova’s global brand and business priorities
Serve as a strategic advisor to the President and regional leadership, guiding executive communications, high-impact messaging, and stakeholder engagement
Drive internal communications that inspire employees—through storytelling, leadership visibility, and owned formats such as town halls, video messages, and digital platforms
Manage change and crisis communications, partnering with HR and business leaders to support transformation efforts, mitigate risks, and safeguard Sonova’s reputation
Lead external communications by strengthening media relationships, supporting thought leadership initiatives, and shaping market-appropriate messaging for the U.S. and Canada
Ensure brand stewardship through consistent application of Sonova’s identity, local activation of global campaigns, and oversight of regional social media presence
Manage key stakeholders and agency partners to deliver integrated, high-impact communications across organizational, cross-functional, and public environments
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field
10+ years of experience in corporate communications
Proven experience advising senior executives and managing high-stakes, high-visibility communications in complex environments
Experience in both in-house and agency settings preferred
Strategic thinker with strong business acumen, able to translate regional priorities into compelling narratives and actionable communication plans
Expertise in media relations and digital communications, with a clear understanding of stakeholder engagement in the U.S. and Canada
Skilled collaborator with experience navigating matrixed, global organizations and influencing cross-functional stakeholders
Continuous improvement mindset, with operational excellence, strong accountability, and the ability to coach leaders on authentic, effective communication
A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage*
Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
TeleHealth options
401k plan with company match*
Company paid life/ad&d insurance
Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available
Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
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