External Communications Lead

Kyndryl

. Develop and manage external communications materials, including briefings, talking points, background documents, and updates aligned to approved messaging .

Posted 9/20/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $79,920 - $152,160 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and managing external communications materials while ensuring alignment with brand and compliance requirements. Proficient in coordinating stakeholder engagement and translating complex topics into clear messaging for diverse audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

External Communications ManagementStakeholder Engagement CoordinationWritten Editing SkillsBrand Governance FamiliarityExternal Communications Measurement

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Hard Skills

External Relations ExperiencePublic Relations ExperienceMarketing Functions ExperienceDocumentation MaintenanceReporting ResultsAnalyst Relations ExperienceEvent Support ExperienceThought Leadership Programs SupportComplex Topic TranslationB2B Environment Background

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Industry Keywords

Industry AnalystsMedia EngagementCompliance ProcessesGovernance RequirementsCommunication Metrics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and manage external communications materials, including briefings, talking points, background documents, and updates aligned to approved messaging
Coordinate engagement with industry analysts, partners, and media outlets based on defined outreach plans
Support the preparation and execution of analyst briefings, industry events, and external announcements
Track external engagement activity, maintain documentation, and report on outcomes using defined metrics
Partner with internal teams to gather inputs, validate facts, and ensure consistency across external-facing content
Monitor external coverage and industry commentary to surface insights and potential risks
Ensure external communications follow brand, compliance, and governance requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience supporting external relations, communications, analyst relations, public relations, or marketing functions
Ability to translate complex business or technology topics into clear, audience-appropriate external messaging
Experience coordinating deliverables across multiple stakeholders with defined timelines
Strong written editing skills applied to externally published or shared content
Experience tracking activities, maintaining documentation, and reporting results against agreed measures
Familiarity with brand governance, approvals, or compliance processes for external communications
Preferred: Experience working with industry analysts, media, or external partners
Preferred: Background in technology, IT services, or B2B environments
Preferred: Experience supporting events, briefings, or thought leadership programs
Preferred: Familiarity with external communications measurement or monitoring tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus program based on performance
Medical and dental coverage
Disability benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Paid time off
Employee learning programs and access to industry certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Skillsoft
Company-wide volunteering and giving platform
Inclusion Networks and workplace support
Comprehensive benefits package supporting employees and families