Associate Director, Corporate Affairs Communications – Engagement
Kerr Dental
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: East Hanover • United States
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Salary
💰 $126,000 - $234,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Set the vision and lead the global communications and engagement strategy for Corporate Affairs, delivering integrated programs that drive alignment, shape culture, and elevate functional performance
- Curate and deliver flagship engagement platforms—including global town halls, leadership forums, and initiatives that strengthen the talent pipeline and build deep connection to our purpose—ensuring leaders and teams are aligned on priorities and equipped to act
- Lead the function’s internal and external digital presence, ensuring a consistent, compelling narrative that supports strategic priorities, showcases functional excellence, and reinforces the company’s reputation
- Serve as strategic communications counsel to the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and Corporate Affairs Leadership Team, developing high-impact messages and materials that inspire, influence, and mobilize key internal and external audiences
- Provide selective support for external speaking engagements and social media for the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
- Partner across Corporate Affairs for Executive Committee communications alignment
- Convene and facilitate leadership briefings on priority topics, ensuring clarity, coordination, and timely decision-making across the global Corporate Affairs network
- Lead and support special projects that enhance functional performance, culture, and talent development, bringing structured execution and creative problem-solving to priority initiatives
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in communications or a similar field
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business Communications, Journalism, marketing or similar
- Proven experience in developing and executing communication and engagement strategies, preferably in a corporate or agency setting
- Strong understanding of change management principles and experience in designing and implementing change communication plans
- Excellent writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to craft clear, concise, and impactful communications for different audiences and channels
- Experience in managing large-scale events and facilitating engaging and interactive briefings
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders, and monitor project progress
- Knowledge of measurement and evaluation methodologies to assess the impact and effectiveness of communication and engagement efforts
Benefits
- health, life and disability benefits
- a 401(k) with company contribution and match
- a variety of other benefits
- a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
communications strategyengagement strategychange managementevent managementproject managementwriting skillsstorytellingmeasurement methodologiesevaluation methodologies
Soft Skills
leadershipstrategic thinkingcreative problem-solvingstakeholder managementcommunicationcollaborationinfluenceclaritycoordination
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business CommunicationsBachelor’s degree in JournalismBachelor’s degree in Marketing