Director, Executive Communications
Fanatics, Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Mateo • California • United States
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About the role
- Shape Executive Messaging: Develop clear, compelling, and authentic communications for the CEO and senior leadership across speeches, memos, all-hands, and key external moments.
- Lead Town Halls and Live Events: Own the full process for Fanatics Commerce town halls—from content development and creative scripting to production, logistics, and post-event storytelling.
- Deliver Broadcast-Quality Experiences: Produce and oversee live and streaming event production, ensuring seamless execution, strong visual identity, and an engaging experience for both in-person and remote audiences.
- Integrate Generative AI in Communication Workflows: Use AI tools to enhance writing, editing, visual design, and production speed—creating dynamic, high-quality content that scales.
- Partner Across the Business: Collaborate with HR, Brand, Creative, and Operations teams to align executive communications with company strategy, values, and tone.
- Produce Visual and Video Assets: Create or direct short-form video content, presentation visuals, and other storytelling tools that elevate executive communication.
- Drive Message Consistency: Ensure leadership communications maintain a unified voice across channels—email, live events, video, intranet, and social platforms.
- Act as a Trusted Advisor: Provide strategic counsel to executives on message framing, audience connection, and presentation delivery.
- Anticipate and Adapt: Monitor industry, media, and technology trends to evolve how we engage employees and represent leadership in a fast-moving, digital-first environment.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in executive or corporate communications, preferably supporting C-suite leaders in high-growth, global organizations.
- Proven experience planning, producing, and executing large-scale live and virtual events such as town halls, leadership summits, or streaming broadcasts.
- Strong writing, storytelling, and speechwriting skills, with a track record of crafting clear and inspiring executive narratives.
- Advanced proficiency in using generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini Pro, Midjourney, Runway, Sora, or similar) to enhance writing, design, and video workflows.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with event production platforms and streaming technologies.
- Deep understanding of social media strategy and executive digital presence, including how to position leaders authentically and effectively across LinkedIn, Instagram, and emerging platforms.
- Understanding of brand storytelling, internal communications strategy, and audience engagement.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills; able to manage multiple events and deliverables with precision and creativity.
- Collaborative leadership style with the ability to build trust and work effectively across creative, operational, and executive teams.
- Confident, composed presence in high-stakes environments and experience coaching executives on delivery and message impact.
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Soft Skills
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