Director, Communications
American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD)
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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Lead
About the role
- Lead the development and execution of Versaterm’s communications strategy across media relations, corporate reputation and brand storytelling.
- Drive proactive and reactive media engagement to strengthen Versaterm’s position as an industry leader, including thought leadership, issues management and executive. visibility.
- Manage global PR agency partnerships and external communications partners, ensuring consistency of message and excellence in execution.
- Oversee corporate announcements, product launches and strategic narratives that highlight Versaterm’s innovation, customer impact and growth momentum.
- Partner with industry analysts, conference organizers and associations to secure earned visibility for Versaterm and its executives.
- Develop strategic communications for senior leaders, including keynote speeches, op-eds, thought leadership articles and investor presentations.
- Support internal and external presentations that articulate Versaterm’s mission, strategy and performance with clarity and impact.
- Shape communications that connect employees to the company’s vision, values and priorities, building alignment and engagement across teams.
- Partner with People leaders on initiatives that reinforce Versaterm’s culture and position the company as an employer of choice in the public safety technology space.
- Develop programs and content that celebrate innovation, inclusion and impact across the organization.
- Collaborate closely with Product, Sales and People to align messaging and ensure storytelling consistency across all channels.
- Lead crisis and reputation management planning, ensuring readiness and coordinated response across functions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field.
- 10-15+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations or related fields, ideally in public safety or technology, with 5 years leadership experience.
- Proven track record of developing and executing global communications programs that drive visibility and influence.
- Strong media relations expertise, with established relationships across technology, business and industry trade media.
- Experience managing and collaborating with global PR and communications agencies.
- Exceptional storytelling, writing and executive communication skills.
- Ability to translate complex technology and business strategies into compelling, human-centered narratives.
- Strategic mindset with hands-on execution ability; comfortable operating both at a high strategic level and in day-to-day delivery.
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity
- Accommodations available on request throughout all aspects of the selection process
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
corporate communicationspublic relationsmedia relationsstrategic communicationsstorytellingexecutive communicationcrisis managementissues managementcontent developmentglobal communications programs
Soft skills
leadershipstrategic mindsetcollaborationwritingcommunicationstorytelling consistencyemployee engagementalignmentinnovation celebrationimpact articulation
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in CommunicationsBachelor’s degree in Public RelationsBachelor’s degree in Marketing