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Western Digital Capital

Director, Executive Communications

Western Digital Capital, San Jose, California, United States, 95123


Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details belowSalary Range: 166,940.00-236,500.00Business Function: Employee CommunicationsCompany Description At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that.We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital, G-Technology, SanDisk and WD brands.Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.Job Description Western Digital is looking for a savvy and skilled executive communications expert to join our Corporate Marketing team. As Director, Executive Communications, you’ll be responsible for building modern, compelling, executive-level messaging platforms that help the executive leadership team connect with employees, customers, and technology industry influencers.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Partner with senior leaders to develop executive messaging platforms supporting communications strategies that span internal and external audiences.Understand business priorities, technical processes, and industry trends to shape audience-relevant communications.Create original executive-level communications content such as industry presentations and internal employee communications specific to the business, including corporate and technology narratives.Collaborate with the PR/AR teams on media and industry analyst engagements and provide messaging/story angle support throughout the engagement process.Establish trusted relationships with executive leaders and provide coaching/guidance on effective communications skills.Influence communications prioritization, sequencing, and message alignment across the business.Manage communications calendar and make strategic recommendations on opportunities.Actively contribute to the development and implementation of the Corporate Marketing team’s modern approach and help build strong relationships within the team.Qualifications REQUIRED:10-12+ years of executive communications experience supporting an EVP or above level of senior executive.Strong executive presence and the ability to build working relationships across teams.Strategic thinker with the ability to provide communications counsel across the business.Experienced in modern communications strategies and an understanding of visual storytelling.Ability to lead and deliver concurrent projects and be flexible in the approach.Strong team player who is action-oriented and operates with a sense of urgency to complete projects.Experience managing an executive's social media presence.Thrives in a fast-paced environment and calmly adapts to change when needed.Experience managing a team of individual contributors.Ability to collaborate across Corporate Marketing and lead executive communications projects that align with corporate-level communications strategy.PREFERRED:Experience at a leading brand is a plus.SKILLS:Excellent writing skills with specific focus on executive communications content: executive blog posts, video content, departmental emails, presentations, and messaging for media/analyst engagements.Additional Information Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution.Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request.Compensation & Benefits DetailsAn employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, geographic location, and business needs.The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement; and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.

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