Sparks Group is hiring: Communications Director in Arlington

Communications Director Job Summary:

We’re looking for a Communications Director to join a rapidly growing B2B services company headquartered in Arlington, VA. You’d be expected to work onsite a couple days per week.

Communications Director Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute an integrated communications strategy covering brand communications, internal communications, and overarching communications strategy though traditional and digital channels.
• Manage corporate and executive media relations, including drafting press releases
  Identify and support the company's presence at external events.
• Write and edit content across various channels, including internal announcements, intranet articles, emails, talking points, fact sheets, presentations, press releases, video scripts, and web copy.
  Offer guidance to internal stakeholders in the development of communications plans and associated assets or collateral.
• Maintain consistent branding across internal and external channels.
• Manage key vendors in line with budget and priorities.
• Monitor and report results to optimize communications strategies.
• Select, train, develop, mentor, and supervise staff.

Communications Director Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline.
• 12 years of relevant experience supporting communications in a corporate or agency environment, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Experience in working with C-suite/founder led organizations.
• Background in change management communications.
• Ability and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced headquarters environment.
• Proven success in brand management, external relations, and internal communications.
• Ability to translate technical information into engaging content for various audiences.
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to work independently on multiple assignments, maintaining high-quality results.
• Proficiency in developing and managing comprehensive, multi-channel marketing and communications plans.
• Superior interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with the ability to develop effective partnerships at all levels.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights, utilizing analytics tools to communicate outcomes and ROI.
• Positive, can-do attitude with flexibility, adaptability, and strong business acumen.

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This job is Hybrid Remote.

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.