Job Description
CrossBoundary is recruiting a seasoned, full-time Global Communications Lead to establish the firm as a leading influencer in our field and support building our businesses. This position requires a candidate with prior experience in communications, branding, and social media, ideally from the investment and renewable energy finance sectors, operating in a global environment. Risk management experience would be advantageous.
Primary Responsibilities
Develop and execute a communications strategy in support of the firm and its various business units
Ensure that all communications and branding activities are reflective of the firm’s vision, virtues, and values
Oversee and implement innovative technical communications improvements that will directly impact our Advisory and Energy businesses
Support mini-grid, energy, and advisory entities through ongoing consultation, advisory, and direct execution
Plan and oversee specific campaigns for investors, institutions, and clients (internal and external)
Collect data and impact stories; analyze to evaluate success and story tell
Develop published results to promote the firm’s successes on a global scale
Draw out insights from our teams and coach them through translating these into compelling content across various communications and social media platforms
Drive a robust social media program to ensure a regular and robust pipeline of content
Oversee the global events calendar to ensure the firm’s representation at relevant events
Work with key stakeholders in both advisory and energy to refine and improve business communication practices and subsequent iterations
Provide global analysis of priority areas for business model improvement
Conduct media training and coaching for key spokespeople ahead of interviews
Host communications and social media training to ensure firm members are adept at supporting our global communications initiatives
Sensitize the firm to potential reputation risk issues and help them to navigate the same
Engage and interface with external suppliers to support the delivery of communications objectives as required
Develop and oversee the communications budget
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications
8 – 10 years of experience in communications, branding, digital and social media, ideally in the financial services and/or renewable energy sectors
Grammatically flawless English writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
Extensive list of media contacts in underserved markets and the private equity, international business, or international development fields
Basic working knowledge of HTML, Javascript, CSS, or other web publishing languages
Intuitive writer – writing clearly, concisely, and persuasively is effortless for you
Outstanding PowerPoint presentation skills, including the ability to illustrate concepts visually
Strong relationship-building skills
Team player who seeks out collaboration within the company and with external partners
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong organizational skills
Independent worker who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Awareness of and proficiency using new and social media platforms
Familiarity with search engine optimization and web traffic metrics
User interface design experience
Location
DC, London, or Nairobi, with frequent travel
Equal Opportunity Employer
CrossBoundary is an equal opportunity employer
Apply via :
crossboundary.applytojob.com
