Manager, External Communications - Executive

About the role

The Manager, External Communications - Executive drives strategic external communications for senior leadership, shaping the executive voice, visibility, and influence in the market. Partnering closely with enterprise leaders, you will craft compelling narratives that elevate leadership presence and ensure consistency across high‑impact communications.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and align executive messaging with enterprise priorities, business performance, and transformation initiatives.
• Translate complex strategy into clear, compelling storytelling for external audiences.
• Draft executive communications such as speeches, op‑eds, media commentary, and thought‑leadership content.
• Ensure narrative consistency across executive voices, including the CEO, CMO, and senior leadership.
• Identify and secure high‑impact media, speaking, and external visibility opportunities.
• Manage executive social media presence, primarily on LinkedIn, ensuring authenticity and alignment with business priorities.
• Partner with PR and brand teams to elevate leadership visibility tied to key company moments.
• Shape executive positioning around priority themes such as innovation, AI, customer trust, and business transformation.
• Oversee leadership profiles, executive bios, and external representation materials.
• Provide real‑time communications counsel to executives in high‑visibility or sensitive situations.

Required profile

• 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 diverse 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.

Required skills

• Exceptional written communication and storytelling.
• Strategic messaging development.
• Media relations and executive visibility management.
• Social media management (LinkedIn).

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape executive communication for a leading tax services company.
• Collaborative environment with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• Access to resources that support professional growth and thought leadership.