Communications Director- Consulting

The Communications Director is responsible for leading communication strategy for our Consulting groups, and creating internal/external communications plans and programs for stakeholders within the firm, specifically to drive FCA behaviors/5C's, organizational alignment (across various business units, industry, global), technical knowledge and growth.The position will be responsible for building strong relationships and developing multi-channel, compelling strategies, tactics and deliverables to inform, engage and inspire stakeholders with programs and collaborating with communicators leading other business units, industry and geographic focus areas to create better strategies, synergies and repeatable models.Location Flexibility- RSM’s candidate search for this position is nationwide.

REIMAGINING FLEXIBILITY- RSM’s goal is to offer flexibility in when, where and how you work to help manage your unique professional and personal priorities while still delivering excellent RSM experiences for your clients, colleagues and communities.

Essential Duties:

• Serve as the communication leader and SME on the national Line of Business team
• Participate in strategy meetings with Line of Business leaders as appropriate
• Develop communications strategies, tactics and deliverables in alignment with RSM’s vision, purpose, values and strategies, including directly supporting leader communications
• Ensure connectivity and alignment with other business units, industry and global strategies and initiatives  (20%)
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to effectively strategize and execute communications to support the firm’s Line of Business strategy and key initiatives
• Collaborate with communication COE leader and communicators leading other business units, industry and geographic focus areas to create better strategies, synergies and repeatable models
• Collaborate with public affairs, thought leadership, marketing, and other functions and outside agency, as needed, to develop media relations strategies for Line of Business, assist with preparation of spokespeople, build relationships with media and coordinate interviews
• Seek to actively position RSM as a leading Line of Business firm through the media
• Collaborate with thought leadership team to develop compelling external content for Line of Business, including whitepapers, byline articles and other thought leadership
• Collaborate with senior executives and counterparts on the public affairs, thought leadership, marketing teams and in other functions to ensure that communications are planned, sequenced and integrated across the enterprise
• Collaborate with other marketers to ensure activities are aligned and effectively communicated to all key stakeholder groups
• Work with the RSM International Executive Office as needed to enhance awareness of U.S. Line of Business capabilities across the network and alignment with the network around key business objectives and initiatives (30%)
• Develop compelling communication and content strategies that inform, engage and inspire action
• Write and edit communications for internal and external audiences in creative ways that inform, engage and inspire appropriate behaviors and actions, including developing tools and templates to be used in the field with a focus on integrating messaging across various programs and channels, whenever possible
• Coordinate the logistics of Line of Business communication campaigns to ensure that all communication and materials are delivered on time and through the proper channels
• Publish and deliver content through the firm's internal and external communication platforms, including RSM Power, webcasts, intranet, social media and website
• Build plan to optimize use of RSM Power as a Line of Business communication platform
• Implement process to monitor flow and quality of content, and measure engagement in lines of business content via RSM Power
• Ensure ongoing development and usage of templates, toolkits and meetings in a box to drive consistent messaging throughout industry communities
• Develop standards and processes for gathering and developing content that reinforces the firm’s vision, purpose, strategy, values/5C’s through Line of Business communities
• Monitor and evaluate program for continuous improvement.  (25%)
• Actively work with the communication center of excellence leader and participate in COE team meetings to provide leadership, ideas and insights to continually improve communication processes, tools and results. (10%)
• Actively drive better collaboration and connectivity across all Lines of Business, industries and geographies to drive repeatable models, break down silos and build relationships with team members and key stakeholders. (10%)
• Actively mentor and develop advisees and other team members to evolve as professionals and build successful careers (5%)
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English or Journalism is required
• Masters in Communications, English, Journalism or Business is preferred

TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS

• Exceptional writing and editing skills (required)
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint (required
• Dynamic Signal or equivalent (preferred)
• SharePoint and Yammer (preferred)
• 3-5 years of experience managing communications

EXPERIENCE

• 10 years of corporate communications experience; demonstrated experience defining and managing communications strategy in support of a complex business environment
• 3-5 years of experience managing communications across multiple business units and supporting multiple leaders
• 3-5 years experience managing teams and processes
• Effective presentation and communication skills
• Ability to learn new subject areas quickly. (required)

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Proven experience managing communications agency resources and directreports (required)
• Ability to train, counsel, coach and advise executives and peers in message development and delivery best practices (required)
• Proven ability to collaborate and work effectively in a highly matrixed environment

In accordance with applicable law and RSM policy, prospective hires will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19. If not vaccinated for COVID-19 they must qualify for 
an accommodation to this vaccination requirement or participate in testing.    

If you are located in New York, pursuant to current applicable law, you will be required to be vaccinated to enter the New York office and testing is not an option to enter the New York office.  

You want your next step to be the right one. You've worked hard to get where you are today. And now you're ready to use your unique skills, talents and personality to achieve great things. RSM is a place where you are valued as an individual, mentored as a future leader, and recognized for your accomplishments and potential. Working directly with clients, key decision makers and business owners across various industries and geographies, you'll move quickly along the learning curve and our clients will benefit from your fresh perspective.

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RSM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.