Global Director of Communications and Strategic Storyteller

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Movember Full time

About Movember

Movember is a leading global organization dedicated to changing the face of men's health. Our mission is to take on mental health and suicide prevention, prostate and testicular cancers.

The Role

The Global Director of Communications will lead Movember's Communications team, driving strategy and delivery across earned and owned channels. This includes press, social media, and marketing automation.

As the Global Director of Communications, you will play a pivotal role in developing and executing our worldwide communication strategies. This position will be instrumental in advancing and defining several key objectives, including raising awareness about the significance of focusing on men's health and its positive impact on society.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a global proactive and reactive communications strategy.
  • Curate and drive Movember's organizational narrative, collaborating with senior stakeholders to develop and deploy messaging and position statements.
  • Develop and oversee the execution of year-round dynamic press and earned media strategy, as well as plans for owned media.
  • Develop earned and owned media strategies and activations for key campaigns globally, including the annual Movember campaign.
  • Develop public engagement and earned media strategies that drive and support policy change in-line with our advocacy priorities.
  • Lead the Communications Team in business partnering to support, build and deliver initiatives, as part of a cross-functional team.
  • Operationalising and managing Movember's local communications strategies in our core markets.
  • Generating organisational impact stories, packaging them up and pitching to media, talent, influencers, content creators, and Movember's owned channel leads.
  • Build and oversee the delivery of bespoke thought-leadership communication plans for key senior execs and SMEs in market, notably, the CEO.
  • Work closely with the advocacy team to identify media and public policy issues where Movember should have a constructive voice.
  • Coach and develop senior executives in the shaping and delivery of plans, and media presence and delivery.
  • Coach and inspire the team, build, and leverage their skills and experience, through strong leadership, constructive feedback, and open communication.
  • Build out and oversee the global Communications budget and ensure the budget is invested in line with global direction and that actual spend is accurately tracked against each budget.

Requirements

  • Significant senior communications experience that includes a blend of advocacy, strategic communications, storytelling, and media relations.
  • Experience in the health sector, to translate complex health information into compelling mass communication.
  • Solid experience and time working in the Social Impact space, in addition to Corporate Comms.
  • Demonstrated track record in building and leading a global communications team.
  • Experience working with external agencies, media, and partners to achieve best outcomes.
  • Strong analytical, writing, editing and verbal skills for communicating with broad and diverse stakeholders.
  • Strong team management experience – acting as a mentor to the team.
  • Ability to work with executive and senior management; excellent negotiation, influencing and presentation skills.
  • Ability to effectively manage a diverse range of stakeholders, both internal and external to the organisation

What We Offer

  • Flexible hybrid working from home and our modern Richmond office
  • Finish work at 2pm on Fridays (Dec-Aug)
  • NFP salary packaging (pay less tax)
  • 13 weeks paid parental leave and 5 weeks annual leave
  • Fun & collaborative culture with employee social events
  • Free Headspace subscription and other wellbeing initiatives
  • Relaxed dress code

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