External Communications Lead
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About the Role
TYLin seeks an External Communications Lead to develop and execute strategic communications programs that strengthen the organization's reputation. The role requires 7+ years of experience in corporate communications or public relations, strong media relations, and excellent writing skills.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and execute external communications strategies aligned with organizational priorities
- Partner with senior leaders to identify storytelling opportunities
- Create communications plans for major announcements and initiatives
- Build and maintain relationships with trade media and industry publications
- Develop media strategies, pitches, press releases, and briefing materials
- Write and edit high quality content for external audiences
- Support issues management and crisis communications efforts
- Manage multiple communications projects from strategy through execution
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, media relations, or related roles
- Proven experience developing and executing external communications strategies
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills
- Experience working with senior executives and providing communications counsel
- Demonstrated success securing media coverage and building external relationships
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Job Summary
- The External Communications Lead is responsible for developing and executing strategic communications programs that strengthen the organization’s reputation, elevate its brand, and support business objectives.
- This role serves as a trusted communications advisor to leaders and internal stakeholders.
- The ideal candidate is a strategic storyteller with strong media relations experience, excellent writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute external communications strategies aligned with organizational priorities, business goals, and brand positioning.
- Partner with senior leaders and business teams to identify storytelling opportunities that enhance reputation and market visibility.
- Create communications plans for major announcements, initiatives, campaigns, projects, and milestones.
- Provide counsel and communications support to executives and subject matter experts.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with trade media, industry publications, and external partners.
- Develop media strategies, pitches, press releases, briefing materials, key messages, and talking points.
- Identify opportunities to position company leaders and experts as trusted voices through interviews, bylines, speaking opportunities, and thought leadership.
- Monitor media coverage, industry trends, and reputational issues to inform communications strategies.
- Support issues management and crisis communications efforts as needed.
- Write and edit high quality content for external audiences, including press releases, website content, executive communications, articles, and thought leadership pieces.
- Transform technical, business, and industry information into clear, engaging stories.
- Collaborate with marketing, customer experience, and technical teams to develop content that demonstrates expertise and impact.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, media relations, or related roles.
- Proven experience developing and executing external communications strategies.
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to communicate complex topics clearly.
- Experience working with senior executives and providing communications counsel.
- Demonstrated success securing media coverage and building external relationships.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Strong judgment, attention to detail, and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
Additional Information
- Base compensation range of $128,000–$160,000 annually for this position and local market.
- Comprehensive total rewards package including medical, disability, life insurance, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program, and retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
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