Senior Communications Director

ESA - Electronic Security Association

. Lead executive communication planning and strategy aligned to business priorities .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeGolden Valley • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $202,668 - $302,358 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced strategic communications expertise, including executive communication planning, development of compelling narratives, and management of internal and external communications. Proven ability to lead and mentor a communications team while effectively advising senior executives and managing media relationships.

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Executive Communications StrategyAdvanced Writing SkillsLeadership ExperienceMedia Relations ManagementStrategic Communications Counsel

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Hard Skills

Executive Communication PlanningPresentation SkillsCrisis Response ProtocolsMedia Statement DraftingPerformance FeedbackBudget ManagementStorytelling DevelopmentEditorial Calendar ManagementCommunication Risk AssessmentCross-Functional Leadership

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingProblem SolvingInfluence and DiplomacyAdaptability Under PressureCreativity

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficePowerPointIntranet PlatformsSocial Media

Industry Keywords

Executive CommunicationsBrand PositioningReputation ManagementThought LeadershipOrganizational Messaging

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead executive communication planning and strategy aligned to business priorities
Develop executive communications materials, including decks, talking points, briefing documents, and scripts
Manage the executive communications editorial calendar and prioritize incoming requests
Develop industry-relevant points of view and translate them into executive storytelling
Integrate customer, partner, and solution stories into executive narratives
Advise on communication considerations, message risk, and strategic positioning
Lead executive internal communications, including town halls, intranet posts, organizational emails, and leadership messaging
Ensure employee communications support understanding of company strategy
Lead executive external communications strategy, including social messaging
Monitor, analyze, and report on executive communications and thought leadership efforts
Refine messaging and executive engagement strategy using insights
Build and execute proactive earned media strategy across consumer, trade, business, and innovation outlets
Manage reputational risk and high-impact issues, ensuring readiness and rapid response
Partner with legal, HR, operations, and marketing to align response strategies and protect Resideo’s reputation
Develop external messaging frameworks connecting corporate priorities with compelling storytelling
Draft or oversee press releases, executive remarks, op-eds, media statements, and issue responses
Manage department budgets
Manage, mentor, and develop the Communications team; set objectives and provide performance feedback

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of communications, executive communications, marketing operations, or related professional experience
10+ years of experience developing internal and/or external communications
Advanced writing and presentation skills in PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office applications
Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing a communications team
Experience advising senior executives, including direct collaboration with the C-suite
Advanced strategic communications counsel experience
Experience serving as a company spokesperson and managing media relationships
Deep understanding of media dynamics, crisis response protocols, and brand/reputation positioning
Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage ambiguity, and solve problems creatively, clearly, and timely
Exceptional strategic thinking
Ability to lead cross-functional efforts with influence and diplomacy
This position is not eligible for US visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus of up to 20% of annual base salary
Annual equity grant consisting of time-based restricted stock units based on individual and Company performance
Life and health insurance
Life assistance program
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Disability insurance
401k Plan
Vacation and holidays
Hybrid work arrangement