Job Description

The Director External Communications reports to the Vice President Investor Relations Treasury and Corporate Communications. The Director Corporate Communications is the principal contact for external media relations and ensure bestinclass internal communications across MasterBrand. This position will partner closely with investor relations to provide strategic counsel and support for executive management and functional leadership specifically the commercial and operations on all external and internal communications. This position is responsible for development and implementation of the Companys external communication strategy objectives and ultimately company messaging and will ensure that all external and internal communications are aligned with the expressed goal of helping provide associates with relevant and engaging information that helps them drive the business forward.

This job may be worked remotely.  Candidates located in the Cleveland OH area with ability to work a hybrid schedule will be preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Define and execute an external and internal communication strategy that aligns with and supports the companys strategy
• Develop a strong understanding of the companys products markets served manufacturing capabilities and strategy and be able to clearly articulate it to external audiences
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• Create an editorial calendar with relevant engaging content for associates with a focus on continuing to drive the business forward
• Ensure internal communications best practices with a specific focus on reviewing types frequency and content of messaging along with best platforms and channels to deliver information
• Create and issue press releases media statements talking points and Q&A documents for senior management web content and social posts that ensure consistent messaging and a positive public impression
• Partner with functional leaders to understand their business objectives key communication priorities and audiences; provide counsel and support on internal communications approaches to achieve their communications goals
• Provide media training to senior management and advises on key message development and delivery
• Pursue opportunities to feature MasterBrand in various media outlets including print TV radio podcasts and the internet or other relevant media platforms
• Develop strong highintegrity relationships with targeted external audiences.
• Manages agency relationships and budgets as appropriate
• Strengthen crisis communications playbook to address issues that could negatively impact the business
• Measure and analyze the effectiveness of external communications efforts and provides periodic updates to the Vice President Investor Relations Treasury and Corporate Communications along with senior management

Qualifications :

• An undergraduate degree in communications journalism public relations or related field required
• 10 plus years experience in corporate communications or public relations developing and managing communications plans and programs; agency experience is preferred
• 3 plus years experience in managing people
• Exceptional communication skills such as writing editing and proofreading.
• Strong verbal communication skills as well as ability to present well.
• Knowledge and understanding of current trends in digital media/social media.
• Adept at collaborating with internal and external partners; experience in building relationships with key stakeholders; strong relationship management skills.
• Strong executive presence and credibility; ability to influence senior management.
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to travel 3040% annually (within North America).

Additional Information :

Equal Employment Opportunity

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLCs policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race color religion sex gender identity or expression national origin ancestry age disability/handicap status marital status military status sexual orientation genetic history or information or any other basis protected by federal state or local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLCs policy to comply with all applicable federal state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Reasonable Accommodations

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment please contact us at .

*Actual pay will vary based on qualifications and other factors

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Fulltime

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