Director, Corporate Communications

Join a fast-paced, innovative, data-driven company named 2021 Best Tech Start ups In Chicago, that is changing the Supply Chain industry through real time tracking and end-to-end visibility.
The Director of Corporate Communications will be responsible for enhancing FourKites’ reputation as the #1 supply chain visibility platform and an employer of choice. As an experienced communications professional, you will be the ultimate brand ambassador, with a passion for innovative and compelling storytelling across both internal and external channels.
The Director of Corporate Communications will focus on leading and executing initiatives that build culture and unify FourKites’ internal and external brand image across the globe through consistent messaging and brand strategy. You will drive key company communication initiatives across internal and external channels — from PR, social media, external brand campaigns, employee communications, company presentations and more. In this role, you... will develop proactive brand communication campaigns aligned to FourKites’ vision, values and company goals. You will support senior leaders, partner with HR and collaborate with global communication partners to advance key strategic initiatives.
If your experience includes hands-on leadership of a rapidly growing brand, PR, brand campaign strategies, internal communications, community expansion, and creative output, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities include:
Strategic & Executive Communications: Be able to tell the story of FourKites to relevant audiences in a variety of forms; including journalist interviews, analyst briefings, investor relations, and executive presentations & interview prep
Brand-building: Develop and implement strategies that combine creative and editorial to drive the FourKites brand in multiple geographies and to a variety of audiences in a consistent, compelling, relevant way. Ensure that our digital (owned and earned properties) and physical (templates, booth properties) look and feel and messaging are consistent with FourKites’ brand, tone & voice.
Employer Branding: Partner with HR to support employee engagement, retention and recruitment programs. Develop a consistent internal and external employee brand messaging strategy that articulates FourKites’ key employee value propositions.
Editorial Calendar: Manage editorial calendar, including blog posts, bylines, social media and events, and serve as the first-line editor for all content to ensure quality and consistency of brand standards.
Requirements:
10+ years of experience in corporate marketing or strategic communications roles; enterprise software experience preferred
5-7+ experience in public relations, developing relationships and working with media outlets
Experience working with international teams and programs
Excellent writing and messaging skills, and an ability to present complex topics in a relevant, compelling way
Expertise in scoping and directing agency work
Ability to thrive and work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
Named one of Forbes’ Next Billion-Dollar Startups, FourKites is on a mission to transform the world’s supply chains with the most powerful technology on the planet. With a customer base that includes 18 of the top-20 food and beverage companies and nine of the top-10 CPG companies, the company combines the largest network of real-time logistics data with machine learning to help its customers lower costs, improve on-time performance and strengthen end-customer relationships. We are a customer-obsessed organization, wholeheartedly committed to helping our customers succeed and drive long-term value.
The empathy we exhibit with our customers applies internally, as well. At FourKites, a positive work culture is a priority, and team members benefit from structured employee development plans, mentorship and training programs, quarterly review and promotions processes, affinity group memberships and competitive benefits packages. Click here to learn more about our team and our corporate values.
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